In an edge-of-the-seat encounter at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, India narrowly defeated Pakistan by six runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. This win stands as the lowest total defended by team India against Pakistan in T20 World Cup history.
Additionally, it marks the second-lowest total defended by any team in the history of the marquee tournament.
And along with this India has also recorded the second-lowest defending total in T20I against Pakistan. This dominant performance underlines India's strong presence in the marquee tournament and its potential to advance further in the tournament.
Lowest Totals Successfully Defended By India In T20I
TOTAL
OPPOSITION
VENUE
YEAR
120
Pakistan
New York
2024
139
Zimbabwe
Harare
2016
145
England
Nagpur
2017
147
Bangladesh
Bengaluru
2016
Lowest Totals Defended Successfully Against Pakistan In T20Is
TOTAL
OPPOSITION
VENUE
YEAR
119
Zimbabwe
Harare
2021
120
India
New York
2024
128
Australia
Melbourne
2010
130
England
Abu Dhabi
2012
131
Zimbabwe
Perth
2022
Lowest Totals Defended Successfully In T20 World Cups
TOTAL
TEAM
OPPOSITION
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
England
Lord's
2009
Indian Bowlers Outplays Pakistan In An Thrilling Encounter
Despite a modest target of 120 runs set by India, Pakistan fell short, managing only 113 runs for seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Mohammad Rizwan was the top scorer for Pakistan with 31 runs in 44 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled, with no other player surpassing 15 runs. India's bowlers were in fine form, with Jasprit Bumrah taking three wickets and Hardik Pandya claiming two.
Earlier, the match faced a delayed start due to rain, and India's innings saw them bowled out for 119 runs in 19 overs. Rishabh Pant was the only standout performer with the bat, as no other Indian player managed to score beyond 40.
Pakistan's bowlers were impressive, with Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah each taking three wickets, while Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Shah Afridi took two and one wickets respectively.