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In a historic T20 World Cup 2024 encounter, India defended one of the lowest totals ever, securing a thrilling victory against arch-rivals Pakistan. This remarkable achievement matches Sri Lanka's feat of defending 120 runs against New Zealand in the 2014 T20 World Cup in Chattogram.
Historic Victory for India
With this win, India recorded its seventh victory over Pakistan in T20 World Cups out of eight encounters, reinforcing their dominance. This winning streak is the longest for any team against a single opponent in T20 World Cups, surpassing Pakistan's six wins against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka's six wins against West Indies.
Successful Defenses of Lowest Totals in T20 World Cups
Score | Team | Against | Venue | Year |
120 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Chattogram | 2014 |
120 | India | Pakistan | New York | 2024 |
124 | Afghanistan | West Indies | Nagpur | 2016 |
127 | New Zealand | India | Nagpur | 2016 |
129 | South Africa | New Zealand | Lord's | 2009 |
Jasprit Bumrah's Heroics
Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the hero of the match, taking three crucial wickets for just 14 runs, earning the Player of the Match award. This victory marks the second time within eight months that Bumrah has won the Player of the Match against Pakistan in an ICC tournament, following his stellar performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
India's Successful Defenses of Lowest Totals in T20Is
Score | Against | Venue | Year |
120 | Pakistan | New York | 2024 |
139 | Zimbabwe | Harare | 2016 |
145 | England | Nagpur | 2017 |
147 | Bangladesh | Bengaluru | 2016 |
Match Summary
In a nail-biting finish, India bowled out for 119 runs in 19 overs. Pakistan seemed poised for victory at 80/3 in the 14th over. However, India turned the game around with key wickets from Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and Hardik Pandya. Bumrah's economical 19th over, conceding only three runs and taking Iftikhar Ahmed's wicket, set the stage for Arshdeep's final over. Arshdeep gave away just 11 runs and dismissed Imad Wasim, sealing a memorable victory for India. Pakistan could only manage 113/7 in their 20 overs.
Lowest Totals Successfully Defended Against Pakistan in T20Is
Score | Against | Venue | Year |
119 | Zimbabwe | Harare | 2021 |
120 | India | New York | 2024 |
128 | Australia | Melbourne | 2010 |
130 | England | Abu Dhabi | 2012 |
131 | Zimbabwe | Perth | 2022 |
