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Pakistan came close to ending their World Cup hoodoo against India, but in the end, the result was one that everyone expected. Rohit Sharma and his boys emerged toppers of Group A after India held their nerves and brilliantly defended 119 to pick up a narrow six-run win in a low-scoring thriller at New York’s Nassau County Stadium on Sunday.
Naseem Shah, who was left with an improbable task of getting 16 off the last 3 balls, swung his bat to the best of his might, but it wasn’t to be. After a scoop shot for a four and another sliced boundary off the penultimate ball of the match bowled by Arshdeep Singh, 8 off 1 was game set and match in India’s favour. And once the left-armer nailed the perfect yorker, guaranteeing India’s win, the wave of emotions was too much for Naseem to come to terms with. Two years after he famously smoked consecutive sixes against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup to see his team over the line, Naseem couldn’t get the job done, with disappointment rolling down his cheeks in the form of tears.
Source – HT
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