India Defends 120 to Beat Pakistan in Historic T20 World Cup Clash

India's historic victory over Pakistan in the Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday was a testament to their resilience and tactical brilliance. Defending a modest target of 120, India became the first team to successfully defend such a low score in a 20-over game at the tournament.

The target of 120 was also the lowest India had ever successfully defended in a full 20-over game in men's T20Is. The previous lowest was 139 against Zimbabwe in 2016.

Pakistan's inability to chase down the target was particularly surprising given that they had eight wickets in hand with eight overs remaining. However, India's bowlers executed their plans flawlessly, conceding only 48 runs in those final overs.

This victory marked India's seventh win against Pakistan in the Men's T20 World Cup, the most by any team against an opponent. It also extended India's unbeaten streak against Pakistan in the tournament to eight matches.

India's victory was particularly impressive considering that they were bowled out for 120 in 19 overs. It was only the sixth time a team had won a T20I match after being bowled out while batting first.

Despite their low score, India's bowlers kept Pakistan under pressure throughout the chase. The average runs scored per wicket in the last ten overs by both teams was just 7.23, the second-worst in a men's T20I between Full Members.

India's victory was a testament to their ability to adapt to challenging circumstances and execute their plans under pressure. It was a historic moment for Indian cricket and a significant boost to their hopes of winning the Men's T20 World Cup.

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