Anushka Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh graceÂd the fierce IndiaPakistan crickeÂt duel at the illustrious Nassau County International CrickeÂt Stadium in New York. Positioned gallantly in the stands theÂy exuberantly supported India and theÂir beloved spouses Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
India upon being taskeÂd to bat first found themselves bundleÂd out for 119 in 19 overs on a challenging surface. SubseÂquently the Indian bowlers deÂlivered an impressive performance restricting Pakistan to 113/7 in 20 oveÂrs ultimately securing a six-run victory.
Jasprit Bumrah, spearheading the attack, took three wickets. Hardik Pandya helped him with two wickets, while Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel each took one.
Anushka Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh enjoyed the action from the stands. They were elated after India won the match as they were spotted clapping in joy with beaming smiles.
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“We had to be disciplined with the ball”- India pacer Jasprit Bumrah after his match-winning spell vs Pakistan in 2024 T20 World Cup
Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match following his spectacular 4-0-14-3 stint. Reflecting on the victory and his performance, he stated:
“It feels really good. We felt we were a little under-par. When the sun came out, the wicket got a bit better and we had to be disciplined with the ball against a team like Pakistan. (On his game-plan) Tried to keep it simple. The wicket did get better and the swing was less. Tried to hit the seam more and focussed on the execution. The ball came out really well.”
Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah went on to say this about audience support and the tournament’s future:
“It felt really good. Did not feel like we were not playing in India. The people were really loud and that gives us energy in the field too. (On the plan for the upcoming matches) Focus on the now. We have played two games, played really good cricket. Nothing changes, you just stick to your processes and try your best.”
Jasprit Bumrah
India will face the United States in the 2024 T20 World Cup on Wednesday (June 12) at the same venue in New York.