Whenever India faces Pakistan in cricket, you know it’s going to be more than just a match. It’s an emotion. A rivalry rooted in history, pride, and passion. The T20 World Cup 2024 brought that intensity to the United States, where the iconic clash took place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
Thousands of fans showed up in green and blue, waving flags, beating drums, and chanting their team’s name. The energy in the air was electric. If you were lucky enough to watch it live, you probably felt the stadium shake with every boundary and wicket.
And yes, both teams gave their all.
In this blog, you will find a detailed look at the match, how it unfolded, who stepped up, who fell short, and of course, the full scorecard that tells the story in numbers. Let’s get into one of the most talked-about games of the tournament.
The Build-Up to the Match
There was tension in the air long before the players even walked onto the pitch. The crowd began filling the stadium hours early. Fans flew in from across the world just to witness this match. Social media was buzzing. Streets around the stadium were packed with tricolor and crescent flags.
Both teams had something to prove. India had recently shown strong form in the group stages, while Pakistan needed this win to boost their campaign. The weather was clear, and the pitch looked balanced. It was all set for a great contest.
Toss and Team Selections
India won the toss and decided to bat first. It wasn’t a surprising choice, given their strong top order. However, the pitch offered some help to bowlers early on, and it was a gamble.
Both sides went with strong playing XIs:
India Playing XI
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shivam Dube
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
Pakistan Playing XI
- Babar Azam (C)
- Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Shadab Khan
- Imad Wasim
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Mohammad Amir
- Naseem Shah
- Usama Mir
India’s Innings: A Fight for Every Run
India’s start was shaky. Rohit Sharma hit a couple of crisp shots but fell early to a rising delivery from Shaheen Afridi. Virat Kohli also didn’t last long and edged one to the slips in the third over.
Rishabh Pant tried to hold things together. He played some brave shots and rotated the strike. Suryakumar Yadav chipped in, but Pakistan’s bowlers kept the pressure on. The pitch had some uneven bounce, and scoring wasn’t easy.
The biggest contribution came from Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. They added some quick runs in the final overs, pushing India past the 110-run mark. It wasn’t a huge total, but it was something to bowl at.
India’s Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Virat Kohli | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) | 36 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 17 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 94.44 |
| Shivam Dube | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 21 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 155.56 |
| Axar Patel | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DNB | – | – | – | – |
Total: 116/9 in 20 overs
Pakistan’s Innings: Crumbled Under Pressure
Chasing 117 seemed very much doable. But India came out firing with the ball. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone early, dismissing Babar Azam in his second over with a beautiful delivery that swung just enough to beat the bat.
Rizwan stayed on the pitch and tried to anchor the innings. However, wickets kept falling at the other end. Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh bowled tight spells, not allowing boundaries. Hardik Pandya also chipped in with crucial wickets in the middle overs.
With just 30 runs needed from the last 5 overs and 4 wickets in hand, it looked like Pakistan had the game. But then came Jasprit Bumrah’s death-over magic. He removed Rizwan and then Haris Rauf in back-to-back overs.
Pakistan fell just short, ending their innings on 113.
Pakistan’s Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Babar Azam (c) | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | 39 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 88.63 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Shadab Khan | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Imad Wasim | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mohammad Amir | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Haris Rauf | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Naseem Shah | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Usama Mir | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Total: 113/9 in 20 overs
Bowling Performances That Stood Out
India’s bowlers were the real heroes of this game. Jasprit Bumrah was clinical. He finished with figures of 4-0-14-3. Every over he bowled added pressure. Arshdeep and Kuldeep backed him up beautifully.
Pakistan’s bowlers also did well. Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf took wickets and kept the Indian batters from scoring freely. But in a low-scoring game, even 5 or 10 extra runs can change the result.
Key Moments of the Match
- Bumrah’s second over: Dismissing Babar early set the tone.
- Pant’s knock: He played smart cricket and built a fighting total.
- Rizwan’s slow innings: Though he stayed long, his low strike rate cost Pakistan later.
- Hardik and Jadeja’s partnership: Those 20-30 runs at the end gave India a small but crucial edge.
- Final two overs: Bumrah’s class turned a tense chase into a collapse.
Player of the Match
Jasprit Bumrah – No doubt about it. His control, pace, and mindset under pressure made all the difference. He was simply unplayable.
Final Thoughts
This match wasn’t high scoring. It wasn’t filled with sixes and fireworks. But it was gritty, tense, and thrilling. And sometimes, those are the games you remember the most.
India held their nerve. Pakistan almost pulled it off. But in the end, it was the small moments—missed chances, dot balls, and calm bowling—that tilted the game.
If you’re a cricket fan, you already know India vs Pakistan is never just a game. And the 2024 T20 World Cup clash in New York proved that once again.
