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New York fans celebrate India's win against Pakistan

By Taylor Knight
Indian supporters celebrate at the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York
Indian supporters celebrate at the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York. AP
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India won 119-113. REUTERS
India fans react as they win the India - Pakistan T20 Cricket World Cup match at a watch party at Citi Field
India fans react as they watch win the India - Pakistan T20 Cricket World Cup match at a watch party at Citi Field. Getty Images
India fans react as they win the India - Pakistan T20 Cricket World Cup match at a watch party at Citi Field
The India-Pakistan game was expected to be one of the most-watched sporting events of the year. Getty Images

India hold off Pakistan batters to win 119-113

By Ethan Sears and Chad Rachman

India wins 119-113. It's a famous victory.

Their win probability was 5 percent at one point, but they shut down Pakistan in the last 10 overs to hang on.

This all but secures India and USA will advance to the Super 8 Round.

India's Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with captain Rohit Sharma
India's Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with captain Rohit Sharma (right). AP

India will face team USA on Wednesday, at Nassau County Stadium.

Stadium sellout and record crowd for cricket world cup

By Ethan Sears

The crowd was just announced as 34,028 -- a sellout and a record crowd for cricket in the US.

 A general view of the stadium during play in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup
Fans cheer during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup. Getty Images

Things aren't looking good for Pakistan

By Ethan Sears

The game appears to have flipped on its head after a fifth wicket for Pakistan.

The math is getting worse for Pakistan and the India fans can feel it getting close with just four overs left.

Jasprit Bumrah is the Mariano Rivera of crickett

By Ethan Sears

The biggest roar of the day happens after a Pakistan batter is bowled out.

Current India bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, is apparently the Mariano Rivera of the sport -- the guy you want to clamp down on a lead.

Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah of India looks on during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup. Getty Images

Cricket World Cup matchup a learning experience for new fans: 'It was exhilarating'

By Dorian Geiger

Subramanyam, 67, businessman from Hyderabad, who has an office in NYC, is wearing an Indian jersey and walking outside the stadium with his friend Simone, 50, who flew into the city from Dallas, Texas to watch the India-Pakistan game. They just departed the match but had been watching inside. It’s Simone’s first cricket match ever.

“I didn’t know what I was looking at,” Simone says. “It was exhilarating. A lot learning. It was just really cool. It was great.”

Pakistan cricket fans in green shirts reacting enthusiastically at a watch party in New York City during the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match
Pakistan cricket fans in green shirts reacting enthusiastically at a watch party in New York City during the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match. Getty Images

The energy inside the stadium, she noted, was frenzied. 

“[It was] high energy, very, very high energy,” Simone says. “India was well-represented. And so was Pakistan. You could hear them when the outs were happening for India. You could see all the Pakistan people standing up and screaming. You saw green. It was weird because in a sea of blue you start to see flashes of green everywhere. It was kind of cool.”

“It was excellent,” her friend, Subramanyam says, of the match. “A lot of the spirit of the game is there so high-energy for the people.”

Subramanyam feigned mild disappointment in India’s performance, blaming the wet weather conditions that hampered the match early on.

“Because of the rain, there was some kind of uncertainty. I’m not disappointed — it’s a game.”

Indians, Pakistans gush over cricket exposure to New Yorkers: 'Strange to see cricket in America'

By Elizabeth Karpen and Dorian Geiger

Kartikeya Bhatotia, 27, and Aashish Khullar, 37, both Indian nationals living in Boston, made the drive down to Long Island from Massachusetts to see their home country take on Pakistan. As they marched through the parking lot at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. They buy opposite jerseys from the trunk of a vendor’s SUV, who is selling jerseys in the parking lot. Kartikeya pulls out cash to buy a large Pakistan jersey for $20. Aashish purchases an Indian jersey. They are both surprised and pleased to find themselves — and their country’s sport — on display in Long Island. Kartikeya and Aashish also spoke excitedly of the longstanding rivalry between India and Pakistan. 

“[I’m] pretty excited,” Aashish says. “Yeah, actually it’s kind of cool to come and see the stadium. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an international cricket game in a stadium.”

Kartikeya Bhatotia and Aashish Khullar, Indian nationals living in Boston, walking through a parking lot at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.
Kartikeya Bhatotia and Aashish Khullar, Indian nationals living in Boston, walking through a parking lot at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Dorian Geiger/NY Post

On India-Pakistan rivalry: 

“Everyone watches, even people who don’t watch the sport, watch the game,” Aashish says. 

“Even if it’s not about cricket, India versus Pakistan has always been a cultural thing so it’s nice to see it in person,” Kartikeya added. 

Kartikeya was hesitant to predict the match outcome, noting the unpredictable pitch conditions at the Nassau County Stadium, which has drawn ire and scrutiny from officials, fans, and players alike due to its “dangerous” and unpredictable bounce. India , specifically, is on high alert, after its captain, Rohit Sharma, faced an injury scare due to the newly constructed and controversial pitch.

“I have a thing for famous last words so I can’t tell you and I can’t predict also this pitch.  Apparently those stadium, the pitch is not that great for batting. So anything will happen really.”

Kartikeya also highlighted the phenomenon of seeing such a huge international cricket game unfolding in New York.

“It is strange to see cricket in America in general. In Long Island it’s even more strange.” 

Despite poor weather, low scores energy around Cricket World Cup still palpable

By Dorian Geiger

Group of men and cricket supporters from India and Pakistan cling to the gates outside stadium. They eagerly await match results. Every now and then they erupt in cheers as music pulsates from nearby stadium. Sizable police presence. 

Bobby Mehra, 49, and Arjun Singh, 45, both banking technology specialists from Summit, New Jersey, and wearing India jerseys, made a b-line for the stadium parking lot and left the game shortly after 2 p.m., despite the close match inside. They tell me they’re leaving early to beat traffic on the way home but were elated to be watching cricket in Long Island. 

“We’re going home,” Bobby says. “We’re going back to Jersey. It’s going to be a madhouse with traffic. It was a tough match.”

Bobby Mehra and Arjun Singh, banking technology specialists from New Jersey, in India jerseys, leaving Nassau County International Cricket Stadium early
Bobby Mehra and Arjun Singh, banking technology specialists from New Jersey, in India jerseys, leaving Nassau County International Cricket Stadium early. Dorian Geiger/NY Post

On being able to watch cricket in the U.S.: “It’s an amazing feeling,” says Bobby, who was born in India, adding that the energy the tens of thousands of fans provided is what made it a special experience for him.

“It’s an energy in and of itself,” he said. 

“The game of cricket, in the U.S., people don’t know. Suddenly seeing all the people from all the stadium over the U.S. It’s important to have the people.”

Batter called out after LBW violation

By Chad Rachman

LBW (leg before wicket) called after a review. Pakistani batter Usman is called out. LBW is the equivalent of crowding the plate.

Pakistan trailing India's previous results as excitement begins to die down

By Ethan Sears

After the first six overs, Pakistan had just 35 runs. India, at this stage, had 50. Pakistan needs 85 runs from 84 more balls. It's not looking quite as good for the greens as it was 30 minutes ago.

Halfway through Pakistan's turn at bat, it has just 57 runs. The lack of scoring has also taken some of the air out of the atmosphere -- the Pakistan fans have stopped celebrating and the India fans know there's too much time left for them to get excited.

By Elizabeth Karpen

The first six overs — during which India isn't allowed to have more than two fielders playing deep — are crucial, so both teams are trying to calculate whether they're doing enough.

Jasprit Bumrah of India bowling a delivery during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan, in New York.
Jasprit Bumrah of India bowling a delivery during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan, in New York. AP

India just picked up its first wicket after 26 Pakistan runs, which broke some of the tension in this heavily pro-India crowd. But it still looks like an uphill battle.

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