Today’s Men’s T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Pakistan ignites a rivalry that extends beyond cricket, stirring deep passions and uniting millions of fans. Their encounters since the 2012–13 season have been limited to multi-nation tournaments such as the Asia Cup and ICC World Cups, with their most recent meeting occurring in October 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. The T20 World Cup 2024 is jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies.
This also marks the conclusion of an impressive spell by Naseem, who finishes with figures of 3 for 21.
Pandya’s performance will be crucial for India in setting a competitive total.
He aims to retain strike as much as possible as the innings approaches its decisive phase.
Naseem begins his final over.
Jadeja provides an easy catch to cover on the following delivery, taken with enthusiasm.
With seven wickets down, the Indian fans in the stands fall silent.
Amir is now on a hat-trick, while newcomer Arshdeep hopes to evade the record books.
Naseem secures his third wicket as Dube, facing difficulties, ends up lofting a catch straight back to the bowler.
Only four runs scored as Pakistan maintains pressure.
However, there’s a silver lining as the sun begins to shine through, much to the delight of fans and players alike.
Only two runs conceded from the initial three deliveries.
The momentum has undeniably swung back in Pakistan’s favor.
Rauf claims another wicket as Suryakumar offers a gentle catch to mid-off before making his exit.
Dube, known for his ability to deliver powerful shots, steps in as the fresh batsman.
Pant adds another boundary with a clever flick through fine leg.
Despite their initial setbacks, India remains relatively content with the current situation.
However, if Pakistan manages to take a few more wickets, it could significantly intensify the pressure on the Indian batting order.
Rauf’s slower delivery is anticipated by the aggressive left-hander.
He effortlessly lifts the ball over extra cover for a boundary.
In his signature style, Pant executes a unique shot, leaning into the offside to paddle the ball before losing his balance.
Given the position of the fine leg within the circle, it’s a calculated and safe stroke.
Pant, attempting to clear the boundary towards cow corner, narrowly avoids being caught out by a fielder off the final delivery as it reaches him on the bounce.
The over yields only six runs, a satisfactory outcome for Pakistan.
Rauf takes charge of bowling duties from the opposite end.
Patel’s aggressive approach backfires as he advances down the track to Naseem and is comprehensively bowled.
The pressure created by Naseem in the preceding deliveries proves decisive.
Patel’s dismissal is deemed unnecessary, especially as India was beginning to regain momentum.
The resilient Suryakumar strides to the crease as the new batsman.
Patel concludes the over with a superb straight shot, earning four runs.
Despite the initial setbacks, India is beginning to find its rhythm here in New York.
Amir delivers to the middle, and Pant manages to edge it over Iftikhar again, sending the ball to the third man boundary.
Despite three opportunities for Pant to be dismissed in that over, he remains at the crease.
India also reaches the 50-run mark as the powerplay concludes.
Amir beats Patel outside the off stump as Pakistan hunts for a third wicket in this powerplay
he chants from the Pakistan fans at the ground have grown louder since Rohit’s dismissal.
With the early breakthroughs, Pant and Patel will now aim to stabilize the innings.
Rohit’s well-known vulnerability to left-arm pace strikes again.
Naseem strays down the leg side on the fifth ball, and Rohit guides it to the fine leg boundary for four.
India takes 11 runs from the over, but the loss of Kohli’s wicket dampens their momentum.
Kohli, attempting to play a short delivery outside off, ends up hitting it straight to point, sparking celebrations among Pakistani fans.
The play to resume at 9:30 IST with Pakistan to bowl first against India.
Rain delays the play again after the first over of the match.
Rohit Sharma Hits the first sixer of the match.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play from the opening over
🚨 News from New York
Rain delays start of play.
The play to commence at 11.20 AM Local Time (08.50 PM IST).
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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 9, 2024
The start of play between India and Pakistan has been delayed again due to rain ☔ https://t.co/mh5YF6Y5I5
— ICC (@ICC) June 9, 2024
WT20 2024.Pakistan Won the Toss & elected to Field https://t.co/M81mEjp20F #T20WorldCup #INDvPAK
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 9, 2024
𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠
Toss at 10:30 AM Local Time (08.00 PM IST).
Play begins at 11:00 AM Local Time (08.30 PM IST).
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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 9, 2024
Pitch Inspection to take place at 10:45 AM Local Time (07.45 PM IST).#T20WorldCup | #TeamIndia | #INDvPAK https://t.co/8qymAGPXBS
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 9, 2024
The rain has lessened, but it’s still not sufficient for the toss to happen on time. The wait continues…
Good news, everyone! The rain has stopped at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The umpires are out for an inspection, carrying their umbrellas, but they are closed. However, the pitch is still covered.
The rain has intensified at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, leading to the entire square being covered. With just 15 minutes remaining until the toss, the current situation looks quite bleak.
“The playing 11 has not been declared yet, but I would like Yashasvi Jaiswal to get a place in the playing 11. Apart from this, people in the country have a hope that this time we will win the World Cup at any cost and do not return empty-handed from there”, Jwala Singh said.
India’s Novjot Singh Sidhu praising Shahid Afridi’s youth and beauty. pic.twitter.com/gAOLcPyhLT
— Ali Rahman (@aleee_jan) June 9, 2024
“I think we’re all moved by the emotion of the India-Pakistan game because we have a lot of history. Pakistan have got some really fiery bowlers. I think we got a stronger batting side,” said Yuvraj Singh in a video released by ICC.
#WATCH | T20 World Cup | Visuals from Nassau, New York ahead of the India vs Pakistan match today. pic.twitter.com/cPFVjhbGjB
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2024
“I want to congratulate Narendra Modi on becoming Prime Minister of India again. He has done a lot for the nation. Sunday will be a double delight for Indians, with Modi’s oath-taking ceremony and India beating Pakistan in New York,” Danish Kaneria congratulated PM Modi on Saturday ahead of swearing-in ceremony.
“The biggest plus point for us is Rishabh Pant. He made an incredible comeback after the accident. He has a strong mindset. He is mentally very strong,” ANI quoted Ashok Aswalkar.
Many fans are excited about today’s match about who will come out on top in today’s match.
The weather forecast for Sunday morning at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York predicts a change from ‘intermittent’ to ‘mostly’ cloudy skies with thunderstorms.