T20 World Cup Shock: India's Batting Collapse Against Pakistan Draws Wide Reactions

Published: Monday, June 10, 2024, 0:09 [GST]

Nassau County, Jun 9: In a crucial T20 World Cup Group A match, Team India were dismissed for a modest 119 runs in 19 overs against arch-rivals Pakistan at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (June 9).

The collapse, particularly in the latter half of the innings, underscored India's difficulties against a strong Pakistani pace attack on a pitch that was challenging for batting.

Opting to bat first, India's innings started on an uncertain note. Star batsmen Virat Kohli (4) and Rohit Sharma (13) were dismissed by the 7.4-over mark, followed by Axar Patel (20). With India struggling at 43/3, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) stepped up to stabilize the innings. The pair took India to a respectable 81/3 in the first 10 overs, with key players like Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Ravindra Jadeja yet to bat.

However, the promising start soon turned into a nightmare. Suryakumar Yadav lost his wicket in the 12th over, triggering a dramatic collapse. Shivam Dube and Rishabh Pant followed suit, losing their wickets in the 14th and 15th overs, respectively. The remaining Indian batsmen failed to offer any resistance:

Batsman	Runs
Suryakumar Yadav	7
Shivam Dube	3
Ravindra Jadeja	0
Hardik Pandya	7
Jasprit Bumrah	0
Arshdeep Singh	9
Mohammed Siraj*	7*

The team added just 38 runs in the last nine overs, losing seven wickets in the process.

Pakistan's Bowling Brilliance

Pakistan's pace attack proved too challenging for the Indian batsmen. Mohammad Amir (2/23), Naseem Shah (3/21), Haris Rauf (3/21), and Shaheen Afridi (1/29) executed their plans effectively, exploiting the conditions and maintaining constant pressure on the Indian batsmen. Their disciplined bowling and timely wickets ensured India never had a chance to recover.

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