The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is underway, with Pakistan chasing a modest target of 120 runs at the iconic Yankee Stadium in New York. Join us for live commentary and score updates as the two arch-rivals battle it out for supremacy.
The match begins with a cautious start, as both Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul take their time to settle in. Pakistan's opening bowler, Haris Rauf, keeps things tight, conceding just a leg-bye.
Rahul breaks the shackles with a couple of boundaries, setting the tempo for India's innings. Rohit supports him well with a four of his own.
Muhammad Hasnain replaces Rauf and immediately impresses, beating Rahul's bat with a fiery delivery. However, Rahul responds with a crisp drive for four.
Rohit Sharma celebrates his arrival at the crease with a sweetly timed boundary. Hasnain continues to test the Indian openers with his pace and accuracy.
Disaster strikes for India as Rahul is clean bowled by Shadab Khan, who introduces spin into the attack. Virat Kohli walks in to join Rohit Sharma.
Kohli gets off the mark with a single, while Rohit adds a couple more runs. Pakistan's bowling has been disciplined so far, keeping the Indian batters in check.
Kohli begins to find his rhythm, finding the boundary with ease. India needs to accelerate their innings to post a competitive total.
Rohit Sharma takes the lead, hitting consecutive boundaries to increase India's run rate. Kohli also contributes with a couple of singles.
Rauf returns to the attack and concedes four runs, including a boundary from Rohit Sharma. India's captain remains the aggressor.
Pakistan brings back Shadab Khan, but Kohli and Rohit continue to dominate the spin attack. India's fifty comes up off the final ball of the over.
Hasnain comes back for his second spell and keeps things quiet, giving away just six runs. India's progress has slowed down slightly.
Kohli displays his class with a cover drive for four. Rohit continues to support him with ones and twos. Pakistan needs a wicket to break the partnership.
Rauf replaces Hasnain and concedes just four runs, maintaining the pressure on India. Both teams are eyeing the key wicket of Rohit Sharma.
Shadab Khan comes back for a third spell, but Rohit Sharma dominates him, hitting a boundary and a six. India's total is steadily increasing.
Kohli brings up his fifty off 30 balls, continuing his incredible form in the tournament. India is poised to post a formidable score.
Rauf continues to impress, keeping the batters quiet. However, India manages to pick up a few singles to keep the momentum going.
Shadab Khan's final over proves expensive as Rohit Sharma smashes a huge six. India's total is nearing 120.
Rauf comes back for his final over and concedes six runs, including a boundary from Rohit Sharma. India's captain is leading from the front.
Shadab Khan keeps things tight, giving away just four runs. Pakistan needs a miracle in the final over to restrict India.
Hasnain tries to create chaos, but Rohit Sharma holds his nerve and hits the winning runs to give India a memorable victory. Virat Kohli finishes unbeaten on 40, while Rohit Sharma remains not out on 54.
India has defeated Pakistan by a comfortable margin of nine wickets, securing their first victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli starred with the bat, while Pakistan's bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batters. The rivalry between these two cricketing giants lived up to its hype, providing a thrilling spectacle for fans around the globe.
