India are celebrating beating Pakistan in Sunday’s massive T20 World Cup showdown in New York. Rahul Dravid’s tournament favourites triumphed by six runs in a low-scoring thriller at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Long Island, where 34,000 fans witnessed the biggest game of the group stage and most eagerly-anticipated anywhere in world sport.
After multiple rain delays, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first, removing both influential openers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma early. Rishabh Pant then starred with the bat for India as the likes of Axar Patel also helped to steady the ship, until their fierce rivals took control again with brilliant bursts from Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir and Naseem Shah.
Mohammad Rizwan looked to have Pakistan on course for a successful no-frills chase to bounce back emphatically from their major upset by co-hosts the USA on Thursday, only for India to fight back with Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh all among the wickets to make it two wins from two. Follow India vs Pakistan reaction at the T20 World Cup live below!
