June 9th 2024.
Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show as India emerged victorious against Pakistan in a thrilling match at the T20 World Cup in New York. After the game, India's captain Rohit Sharma was full of praise for his teammate, calling Bumrah a "genius with the ball". It was a hard-fought win for India, as they were bowled out for just 119 runs in 19 overs, with Pakistan's seamers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah putting up an impressive performance in the challenging conditions of Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.
But it was Bumrah's inspired bowling that proved to be the turning point for India. His dismissal of Muhammad Rizwan for 31 runs changed the course of the match, and Pakistan fell just six runs short of their target in the final over. This loss puts Babar Azam's team on the brink of elimination from the tournament, following their shock defeat in the super-over against the United States in their previous game.
In an interview with Sky Sports right after the match, Sharma admitted that India's total of 119 runs was "15-20 runs short" of their target. He acknowledged the importance of every run on a pitch like this and felt that they were aiming for a score of around 140. However, he was proud of how his bowlers stepped up and delivered for the team.
Sharma also praised the never-say-die attitude of his team, saying that it was crucial in a tournament like this. He emphasized the need for contributions from everyone and how it can make a huge difference in a match. The captain was pleased with the way his bowlers performed and the early wickets they took, despite the low score on the board.
When asked about Bumrah's performance, Sharma said that the pace bowler is going from strength to strength and has been a key player for India for a while now. He hoped that Bumrah can maintain the same mindset for the remainder of the tournament as he is a "genius with the ball". With Pakistan facing an early exit from the World Cup, their captain Babar Azam, who only managed to score 13 runs in the match, admitted that his team was not up to the mark.
He stated that their plan was to play normally and make use of the first six overs while batting, but they failed to capitalize on it. Azam also felt that they made the same mistake in the first ten overs and were not able to achieve their target of 40-45 runs in the powerplay. It was a disappointing result for Pakistan, who now have a tough road ahead if they want to stay in the tournament.
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