India Triumphs Over Pakistan in Tense T20 World Cup Clash

India beat Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring but tense T20 World Cup Group A encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium where more than 34,000 fans were in attendance at the temporary arena despite the early rain.

Millions of cricket-crazy fans who had gathered to watch the match at parks, malls and clubs where large screens had been put up, or sitting in front of television sets at home, were crestfallen as a match they thought they were winning, suddenly turned into a rout.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first on a two-paced pitch where rain interruptions made things difficult for India who struggled to get going and were dismissed for 119.

In response, Mohammad Rizwan laid the platform for the chase with a patient knock of 31 but Pakistan fell short after losing wickets at regular intervals while India's Jasprit Bumrah (3-14) made crucial breakthroughs and bowled 15 dot balls.

Bumrah was saved for the penultimate over where the pace spearhead conceded only three runs and finished his spell with his third wicket when Iftikhar Ahmed was caught in the deep.

Naseem Shah smashed two boundaries in the final over but Arshdeep Singh ensured there were no fireworks at the end as India held on for a narrow win.

Cricket fans across Pakistan said they were annoyed with the batsmen who had lost ground gained by the bowlers.

The result moved India to the top of Group A with two wins from their opening two matches while Pakistan have zero points from two defeats following their upset by the hosts, the United States.