India pacer Mohammed Siraj was at his best with the ball in the match against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024. The match between the two arch-rivals took place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
After India were bowled out for just 119 runs, the Indian pacers kept things tight with the ball in the game against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024. They bowled fabulous lines and lengths and made it difficult for the Babar-led team to score runs. Azam.
Mohammed Siraj, in particular, bowled the ball exceptionally well in the first few overs and put pressure on the opposition. Although he did not get a wicket in his first three overs, he made sure to keep the ball tight for his team in the high-pressure game.
Mohammed Siraj during his first stint was also involved in something of a heated moment with Mohammad Rizwan. It was during the last ball of the second over that the fast bowler bowled a full delivery to which the batsman pushed it back to the bowler.
Mohammed Siraj caught the ball and was scared of the stumps when Mohammad Rizwan was outside the crease, but the pacer’s strong delivery hit Pakistan’s keeper-batsman on the hand and deflected towards fine leg. The batter seemed to be in immense pain when he got hurt.
What caught the attention of many was that after Mohammed Siraj hit Mohammed Rizwan, who looked in pain, the pacer immediately went to the batsman and apologised. The gesture also drew widespread appreciation from the crowd at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
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Mohammed Siraj had a decent outing with the ball for India in the ongoing match against Pakistan. He bowled 4 overs and gave away only 19 runs.
Mohammad Rizwan plays fighting role for Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024
Mohammad Rizwan was the shining light for Pakistan in the ongoing match against India at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The keeper-batsman held the fort for his team as wickets continued to fall at the other end.
Mohammad Rizwan played vital innings for his team and until the moment he was in the crease, Pakistan looked favorites to win the game. However, his stay in the crease was cut short by Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance with the ball as he produced a peach to dismiss the batsman.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled a length ball that was slanted inside. The ball stayed low and went under the bat of Mohammad Rizwan who crossed the line. The ball went to hit and into the middle stump to send the keeper-batsman packing. He managed 31 runs off 44 balls with the help of 1 four and 1 six.