Srinagar May 10 (KNS): Despite fears of a low-scoring match on a difficult pitch in New York, the India-Pakistan game turned into a thrilling contest, with India emerging victorious. Rohit Sharma's captaincy played a crucial role, although Jasprit Bumrah was the standout player with his game-changing bowling.

India faced Pakistan with a unique lineup, featuring only three specialist batters: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rohit Sharma. The rest of the team consisted of wicketkeepers, all-rounders, and bowlers. This risky decision paid off as India defended a modest total of 119, the lowest ever defended by India in T20Is.

Despite losing the toss, Rohit's strategic bowling changes and field placements were key. The Indian bowlers, especially Bumrah and spinners Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, performed exceptionally.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelAxar and Jadeja's economical overs and Bumrah's crucial wickets turned the game in India's favor.

Bumrah's precise bowling in the 19th over was pivotal, leaving Arshdeep Singh with 18 runs to defend in the final over, which he did successfully. Rohit's tactics, including promoting Axar in the batting order, also proved effective. Contributions from Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya further bolstered India's efforts.

Rohit’s leadership and ability to keep the team composed under pressure were instrumental in this victory. This match highlighted the importance of strategic captaincy in T20 cricket, with Rohit extracting the best from his players in challenging conditions.(KNS)