What Pakistani Star Said After Bowling Out India for 119 Runs
India-Pakistan cricket encounters are a source of intense excitement for fans across Asia. The rivalry between these two teams adds extra thrill to every match, making it a spectacle to watch. However, due to various issues, bilateral series between India and Pakistan have been scarce in recent times.
As a result, fans eagerly anticipate every opportunity to witness matches between these two cricketing powerhouses. Apart from ICC and Asian Cricket Council tournaments, there are few chances to see them face off on the field. Yet, the excitement surrounding their matches rivals that of a battlefield.
The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup is currently underway. India began their campaign with a win against Ireland, while Pakistan is reeling from their loss to the United States, fearing an early exit from the tournament. If they fail to win today's match, Babar Azam's team might bid farewell to the group stage.
In such a challenging match, Pakistan's star pacers, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, delivered exceptional bowling performances. Their pace and accuracy caused early setbacks for India, reminiscent of how they troubled big-name batsmen like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. As a result, India found themselves under pressure after losing key wickets early on.
After just 14 overs, India was struggling at 96 runs with five wickets down. Then, they suffered further setbacks, losing wickets at regular intervals and eventually being bowled out for 119 runs in 19 overs. Pakistan's Haris Rauf took 3 wickets for 21 runs in 3 overs, Naseem Shah claimed 3 wickets for 21 runs in 4 overs, and Mohammad Amir took 2 wickets for 23 runs in 4 overs.
Reflecting on their bowling performance, Pakistan's star pacer Mohammad Amir commented, "I believe we performed well as a bowling unit. To win, we need our batsmen to show responsibility in batting."
The experienced Pakistani pacer added, "Scoring 120 runs against India on this pitch was not easy. We need to start well and finish well to have a good chance.
