Overview
- In interviews with Star Sports and JioStar on June 25, Sharma recalled that the high-octane atmosphere and Shastri’s commentary made him lose track of the toss coin
- Pakistan captain Babar Azam had to remind Sharma that the coin was in his pocket during the toss at Nassau County Stadium
- India edged Pakistan by six runs in that match after Jasprit Bumrah claimed 3/14 in four overs to turn the game in India’s favor
- Batting first, India were bowled out for 119 in 19 overs with Rishabh Pant top-scoring on 42 off 31 balls
- The win over Pakistan was a key moment in India’s title-winning campaign under Sharma’s captaincy at the T20 World Cup 2024