INDIA VS PAKISTAN | Why Pakistan Lost? A Complete Analysis

The detailed analysis of  T20 match between Pakistan and India reveals a closely contested game that ended with India’s victory by 6 runs. Here’s a breakdown of the match:

1st Inning:

• Batting: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. They scored 119 runs for 10 wickets in 19 overs. Key performances included:

  • Rishabh Pant with 42 runs off 31 balls.
  • Virat Kohli with 4 runs off 3 balls.
  • Amit Patel with 20 runs off 18 balls.
  • Suryakumar Yadav with 13 runs off 9 balls.
  • Hardik Pandya with 7 runs off 12 balls.
  • Ravindra Jadeja with 0 runs off 1 ball.
  • Axar Patel with 9 runs off 13 balls.
  • Jasprit Bumrah with 0 runs off 1 ball.
  • Mohammad Siraj with 7 runs off 7 balls.

• Bowling: Pakistan’s bowling was led by:

  • Naseem Shah with 3 wickets for 21 runs in his four overs.
  • Haris Rauf also with 3 wickets for 21 runs in his four overs.

2nd Inning:

• In response, India scored 113 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The key performances were:

  • Mohammad Rizwan with an unbeaten 31 runs off 44 balls.
  • Babar Azam with 13 runs off 10 balls.
  • Usman Khan Shinwari, who top-scored for Pakistan, was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah.

• India’s bowling was spearheaded by:

  • Jasprit Bumrah, who took a crucial hat-trick and finished with figures of 0/14, taking three wickets.

The match was marked by a strong start from Pakistan, but a collapse in the middle overs allowed India to set a challenging target. Despite a valiant effort, Pakistan could not chase down the target, leading to their defeat.

As for why Pakistan lost, several factors contributed to their downfall:

• A middle-order collapse after Usman Khan Shinwari’s dismissal led to a loss of momentum.
• Poor decision-making was highlighted by Pakistan’s head coach Gary Kristen as a reason for the disappointing loss¹.
• The pressure of the match situation and handling it better than Pakistan might have played a role.

Pakistan will look to reflect on these aspects and improve in their upcoming matches. The next game for Pakistan is against Canada on June 11 at the same venue.

Conclusion;

In conclusion, the T20 clash between Pakistan and India was a testament to the competitive spirit of cricket. Despite a strong start, Pakistan’s middle-order collapse and the strategic brilliance of India’s bowling, particularly Jasprit Bumrah’s hat-trick, led to their defeat. The match highlighted the importance of resilience and adaptability in high-pressure situations. Pakistan’s head coach Gary Kristen’s comments on decision-making underscore the need for strategic acumen in such critical moments. As both teams prepare for their next encounters, this match will undoubtedly serve as a learning experience, shaping their strategies and mental fortitude for future challenges on the field.