The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 delivered a riveting spectacle, full of intense competition and historic moments. Team India's thrilling win not only captivated cricket enthusiasts worldwide but also witnessed the breaking of several significant records. From stellar individual performances to strategic triumphs, here are the top 10 key insights from this memorable match.
Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar performance earned him the Player of the Match title. With figures of 3/14, he played a pivotal role, replicating his ODI World Cup 2023 heroics.
India now holds the record for the most wins against a single opponent in T20 World Cups, with seven victories over Pakistan, showcasing their dominance in this iconic rivalry.
India successfully defended a target of just 120 runs, marking it the second-lowest total ever defended in T20Is against Pakistan. This feat underlines their strategic prowess.
Defending 120 runs, India joins the elite list of teams defending low totals in T20 World Cups. This victory is a testament to their exceptional bowling and fielding strategies.
5. Hardik Pandya’s All-Round ExcellenceHardik Pandya continues to be a thorn in Pakistan’s side, taking 13 wickets in six innings against them, with an impressive bowling average of 12.00 and a strike rate of 9.9.
India’s 119 against Pakistan in New York is now one of their lowest totals in T20 World Cups. Despite this, they managed to clinch a memorable win.
In a surprising turn, Virat Kohli was dismissed for a single-digit score, only the second time this has happened in his 11 T20I innings against Pakistan, adding a rare blip to his stellar record.
Shivam Dube’s recent T20 form has been inconsistent, with scores of 0, 21, 18, 7, 14, 0*, and 3. His contributions remain a talking point among cricket analysts.
Suryakumar Yadav's recent T20I scores against Pakistan have been low, with figures like 11, 18, 13, 15, and 7, indicating his ongoing battle to find form against this team.
Rohit Sharma has struggled against Pakistan in T20Is, with an average of just 14.11 across 11 innings. His highest score remains 30*, reflecting his challenge to dominate this rivalry.