Team India started their World Cup campaign on a positive note as they beat Ireland by 8 wickets. However, this win becomes more special as Team India registers their name in the record books, surpassing Pakistan.
This is Team India’s 29th victory in the T20 World Cup, including a Super Over victory over Pakistan. On the other hand, Pakistan has emerged victorious on 28 occasions in the T20 World Cup.
Most wins in T20 World Cups (including Super Over wins):
- Sri Lanka has 32 wins in 52 matches.
- India: 29 wins in 46 matches
- Pakistan: 28 wins in 47 matches
- Australia: 25 wins in 40 matches
- South Africa: 25 wins, 41 matches
It was the bowling group that scripted the victory, as the bowling core made full use of the Spicy pitch in New York as Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah ran through the Irish batting line-up and bowled Ireland for just 96 runs.
With just 97 to chase, Team India failed to get a good start as the opening duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who opened together for the first time, failed to capitalize on the powerplay as Virat Kohli was dismissed for just 1.
After Virat’s dismissal, it was Rohit Sharma (52) and Rishabh Pant (36) who made sure that there were no further setbacks in the chase; however, as soon as Rohit Sharma completed his 50, he was retired. After Rohit Sharma, the Irish bowlers picked another wicket from Suryakumar Yadav (2), but Rishabh Pant sealed the deal for team India with a six.