In the aftermath of Pakistan's narrow six-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup 2024, cricket legend Shahid Afridi expressed his shock and disappointment over the team's performance.
India clinched a narrow six-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Pakistan, who appeared to have a solid start with an unblemished first over, faltered as skipper Babar Azam fell victim to Jasprit Bumrah after scoring just 13 runs. The early setback put pressure on the Green Shirts, who struggled to build momentum despite Mohammad Rizwan's determined efforts.
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Afridi, reflecting on the match, was clearly stunned by the result. "There is nothing to say. You do not get so many easy chances to win a match. It is regretful," he said in an exclusive conversation with Samaa TV, emphasizing his disbelief at Pakistan's inability to secure a win in what seemed like a favourable scenario.
Afridi noted, "India scored 30 to 40 runs less," pointing out that the target set by the Indian team was within reach for Pakistan.
In a nail-biting match that saw Pakistan facing a formidable opponent, the team's performance fell short, leading to a disappointing defeat. Captain Babar Azam shared his insights post-match, highlighting several key factors that contributed to the team's loss.
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Reflecting on the game after the match, Babar Azam acknowledged that the team “could not bat well in the first six overs,” setting a challenging tone for the remainder of the innings.
“I think they bowled well after 10 overs. We were chasing 120, we were running a ball for the first 10 overs, but back to back wickets, and then [we left too much in the end],” Babar said in his post-match comments.
