India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match in New York: Pitch Gets ‘Satisfactory’ Rating
The ICC T20 World Cup match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in New York’s Nassau County International Stadium received a ‘satisfactory’ rating for its pitch and outfield. The game was a low-scoring thriller, with India being bowled out for 119 runs, thanks to Rishabh Pant’s 42 runs. Pakistan could only manage 113/7 in their 20 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah delivering a game-changing spell of 3/14 in four overs.
The drop-in pitches in New York were under scrutiny throughout the tournament due to low-scoring matches and unpredictable bounce. For instance, during the Sri Lanka vs. South Africa match, Sri Lanka scored only 77 runs, and South Africa chased it down in 16.2 overs.
After India’s clash with Ireland, where Rohit Sharma retired hurt, the ICC issued a statement acknowledging the inconsistency of the pitches. The pitch for the India-Ireland match received an ‘unsatisfactory’ rating, while the India-Pakistan match pitch was rated ‘satisfactory’.
Overall, eight matches were held in New York, with six pitches receiving ‘satisfactory’ ratings. The highest score in New York during the tournament was 137/7, scored by Canada against Ireland.
According to the ICC, if a pitch or outfield is marked as substandard, the relevant Home Board and venue must explain the reasons. Sanctions may be applied to venues presenting substandard pitches or outfields for international cricket.
Doubts Revealed
T20 World Cup -: The T20 World Cup is a cricket tournament where teams from different countries play matches. ‘T20’ means each team gets to play 20 overs, which are sets of 6 balls each.
ICC -: The ICC stands for the International Cricket Council. It is the organization that oversees and organizes international cricket matches and tournaments.
Pitch -: In cricket, the pitch is the rectangular area in the middle of the field where the bowler bowls the ball to the batsman. The quality of the pitch can affect how the ball behaves.
Outfield -: The outfield is the grassy area outside the pitch where fielders try to stop the ball and catch it. A good outfield helps players move quickly and safely.
Jasprit Bumrah -: Jasprit Bumrah is a famous Indian cricketer known for his fast bowling. He played an important role in the match by taking 3 wickets and giving away only 14 runs.
Nassau County International Stadium -: This is a stadium in New York where the cricket match was played. It has had mixed reviews for its pitch quality in the past.
Low-scoring thriller -: A low-scoring thriller is a match where both teams score fewer runs than usual, but the game is still very exciting and close.
137/7 -: This means a team scored 137 runs and lost 7 wickets. In cricket, runs are points, and wickets are outs.
