It was a match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 that witnessed one team claim victory by a slender margin. While Rohit Sharma remains the captain of the T20 team, India continues to excel in ICC tournaments.
The much-talked-about and looked-forward clash did not disappoint the enthusiasts. The match was ordinarily crammed-packed with multiple ups and downs that pinned down the cricket-watching souls from both camps till the last delivery. However, the Indian side maintained its calm, cool, and collected image. For some humorous moments, watch out for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma when the Pakistan team is doing their fielding mix-up.
Moments of Laughter Despite Tension
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Earlier in the 19th over of the Indian innings, many would have never imagined that the team could struggle to score more than 250. Here came a comic moment. The entire toss was bowled by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammed Siraj swept but only managed to get it to deep cover for one, and Arshdeep Singh came in last. On the same ball, the Indian batters tried for the second run, and again, it was a direct hit by the fielder.
For the second time in a row, the Indian batsmen were able to take a single because of an overthrow that Shahen Shah Afridi never caught after the fielder threw the ball. Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam was aghast, for he was leading the side, while Indian counterparts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could not help but let out a hearty chuckle while in the Indian dressing room.
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Batting Woes And Bowling Brilliance
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Something that raised quite a lot of concerns was India’s batting display, and they were seen struggling on the New York pitch. Looking back to the disappointing innings scored by his team’s batsmen, Rohit Sharma thanked and commended his bowlers for winning such a close and crucial encounter against Pakistan.
‘We did not bat well enough. We were in a good position halfway through our innings but did not have trouble building the partnership and fell short with the bat. We spoke about every run counting on a pitch like that. There was certainly enough on the pitch, and it was much better compared to the last game. He opined that when you have a bowling line-up like ours, you have to feel confident about doing the job.
Rohit Sharma’s Leadership and Team Effort
Rohit Sharma emphasized the importance of collective effort and maintaining a positive mindset throughout the tournament.
“Halfway through the stage when they were batting, we got everyone together and said that if it can happen to us, it can happen to them. Little contributions from everyone can make a huge difference. Bumrah is going from strength to strength.
We all know what he can do, and we want him to be in that mindset throughout the World Cup. He’s a genius; we all know that. The crowd was superb. They never disappoint wherever we play, and I’m sure they’ll be going home with a big smile. It’s just the start, and we have a long way to go,” he added.
