The contemporary T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Pakistan was held at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. This picturesque venue is known for its pace-friendly pitch, giving bowlers an edge in T20 matches. The Indian team is led by Rohit Sharma, while Babar Azam captained Pakistan. Pakistan arose triumphant in a nail-biting finish, with their disciplined bowling attack facilitating them clinch the win. The “Man of the Match” award got to a standout bowler from Pakistan, recognizing his decisive role in the game. The champions received a trophy along with a cash prize.
Here is a summary of the match scorecard:
Team | Innings Score | Overs | Wickets |
India | 119 | 19.0 | All out |
Pakistan | 113 | 20.0 | 7 |
Key Players and Performances:
- India Batting:
- Rohit Sharma: 29 off 24 balls
- Hardik Pandya: 25 off 18 balls
- Pakistan Bowling:
- Haris Rauf: 3 wickets for 23 runs
- Shaheen Afridi: 2 wickets for 28 runs
- Pakistan Batting:
- Babar Azam: 32 off 29 balls
- Shadab Khan: 20 off 15 balls
- India Bowling:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 3 wickets for 14 runs
- Hardik Pandya: 2 wickets for 24 runs
Pakistan won by reaching 113/7 in the last overs.