Pakistani fan sells tractor to watch IND vs PAK match only to face disappointment

In a thrilling encounter at Nassau County Stadium, India emerged victorious against Pakistan in their seventh clash in the ICC T20 World Cup history. The match stirred contrasting emotions among fans, with Indian supporters rejoicing while Pakistani fans endured heartbreak, notably one who had made a significant sacrifice to witness the game.

#WATCH | After India beat Pakistan by 6 runs in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, a Pakistan cricket team supporter says, "I have sold my tractor to get a ticket worth $ 3000. When we saw the score of India, we didn't think that we… pic.twitter.com/HNrP15MQbZ

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2024

Jasprit Bumrah's stellar performance

Jasprit Bumrah's stellar performance, claiming three crucial wickets, piled pressure on the Pakistani batters. Rishabh Pant's aggressive yet stabilizing innings further bolstered India's position, securing a narrow win and keeping their World Cup aspirations alive with two more group stage fixtures remaining.
Post-match, scenes outside Nassau County Stadium were electric, with a vibrant 'sea of Blue' engulfing the surroundings, engaging in spirited dances to the beat of dhols and echoing chants of "India India."

Expressed his disappointment

Amidst the jubilation, a despondent Pakistani fan shared his disappointment. Despite selling his tractor to afford a ticket worth $3,000, he missed witnessing his team's triumph. Speaking to ANI, he expressed his initial optimism during India's innings but lamented the eventual outcome. He extended congratulations to the Indian team amidst his sorrow.

Celebration all over India

Meanwhile, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, euphoria gripped the streets as supporters flooded out to revel in the victory over their arch-rivals. The atmosphere reverberated with cheers and fireworks as the city celebrated the Men in Blue's triumph.

IND vs Pak match 

Turning to the match itself, Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first. However, India's top order, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, struggled on the challenging pitch. Rishabh Pant, displaying remarkable form, built crucial partnerships with Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav. Yet, India's lower middle order faltered under pressure, managing just 119 runs in 19 overs.

Pakistan adopted cautious approach 

Pakistan, in response, adopted a cautious approach, with Mohammed Rizwan anchoring the innings. However, Bumrah and Hardik Pandya's key breakthroughs, dismissing skipper Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, and Iftikhar Ahmed, maintained the pressure. Despite Naseem Shah's late attempt to secure victory, Arshdeep Singh's final over heroics ensured Pakistan fell short by six runs. For his pivotal contribution, Bumrah was rightfully awarded the 'Player of the Match' title, sealing India's memorable victory over their traditional rivals.