Jasprit Bumrah shines as India beat Pakistan by 6 runs in last over
Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly as India beat Pakistan by 6 runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Chasing a target of 120, Pakistan were in a strong position at 73 for 3 in 12.1 overs and needed 47 runs off every ball but Bumrah changed the course of the match with a brilliant bowling performance. He took 3 for 14 in four overs and played a key role in restricting Pakistan to 113 for 7 in 20 overs. Earlier, Pakistan’s pacers had bowled brilliantly and bowled out India for 119 runs. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf took three wickets each for Pakistan while Mohammad Amir took two wickets. Rishabh Pant scored 42 but other Indian batsmen failed to play a noticeable innings after Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bowl first. India were in a good position at 81 for 3 after 10 overs but the batting order collapsed after that and the team scored 38 runs and lost 7 wickets in the next 9 overs.
India
119 (19.0/20)
Pakistan
113/7 (20.0/20)