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India Triumphs Over Pakistan in Thrilling Low-Scoring EncounterIn a captivating clash between arch-rivals, Team India emerged victorious over Pakistan in a nail-biting low-scoring encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Despite being bowled out for a modest 119 on a challenging track, India's bowlers displayed exceptional resilience to restrict Pakistan to 113 for 7, securing a narrow six-run victory.Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the hero for India, delivering a fiery spell of 3 for 14 in four overs. His incisive bowling turned the tide in India's favor, leaving Pakistan's batsmen frustrated and unable to chase down the target.Amidst the intense on-field battle, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, wife of Indian captain Virat Kohli, became a topic of discussion. A video of her expressing displeasure in the stands during the match went viral on social media, sparking speculation about the reason for her apparent anger.Following their opening victory over Ireland by 8 wickets, India's six-run win against Pakistan was followed by a convincing seven-wicket triumph over the USA, securing their place in the Super 8s of the tournament. India will next face Canada in their fourth and final group match at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals emerged victorious in a low-scoring thriller against Gujarat Titans, securing a six-wicket win at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The Titans, who were projected to reach 169 at the start of the fourth over, were bowled out for a mere 89, their lowest-ever IPL total.The Capitals' bowlers set the tone for the match, with four of the six bowlers used returning economy rates of 4.5 or less. Mukesh Kumar led the charge with figures of 3-14, while Khaleel Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets each.The Titans' batting woes began early on, with Shubman Gill falling for 18 in the third over. Wriddhiman Saha and Tristan Stubbs followed suit, both dismissed for single-digit scores. The Titans' middle order failed to provide any resistance, with Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan departing cheaply.In contrast, the Capitals' chase was a relatively straightforward affair. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh provided a solid start, putting on 32 runs for the first wicket. Fraser-McGurk top-scored with 20, while Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell chipped in with valuable contributions.Pant, who returned to action after a brief injury layoff, played a key role in the victory. His infectious enthusiasm and leadership kept the Capitals motivated throughout the match. He also made a crucial stumping to dismiss Shahrukh Khan.The win lifts the Capitals to sixth place in the IPL standings, while the Titans drop to seventh. The Capitals' net run-rate also improved significantly, from -0.975 to -0.074.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 witnessed another nail-biting encounter on Saturday, with Rajasthan Royals (RR) edging out Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a low-scoring thriller.PBKS, batting first, struggled to gain momentum, posting a modest 147/8 in 20 overs. Ashutosh Sharma (31), Jitesh Sharma (29), and Liam Livingstone (21) provided some resistance, but the RR bowlers kept them in check.In response, RR's chase was far from smooth. Yashasvi Jaiswal (39), Tanush Kotian (24), and Riyan Parag (23) all got starts but failed to convert them into substantial scores.With the match hanging in the balance, Shimron Hetmyer stepped up for RR. The West Indian smashed an unbeaten 27 off just 10 deliveries, including the winning boundary with one ball to spare.Kagiso Rabada was the standout bowler for PBKS, claiming 2/18. For RR, Keshav Maharaj and Avesh Khan picked up two wickets each.The victory consolidated RR's position at the top of the IPL 2024 points table with five wins in six games. PBKS, on the other hand, remained eighth with two wins in six matches.Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli continues to lead the Orange Cap race with 319 runs, while RR's Yuzvendra Chahal holds the Purple Cap with 11 wickets.