India's national cricket team defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in Mumbai on 15 August 2024, securing a win in the World Cup.

India's national cricket team recorded a historic victory by beating Pakistan by 7 wickets in the World Cup qualifier match held on 15 August 2024 at the New Delhi Stadium in Mumbai. This win symbolizes a new direction and confidence for the team. After the loss in last year's final, captain Virat Kohli made strategic changes to rebuild the side, which bore fruit in this win. The main attractions of the match were fast bowling and excellent batting in the powerplay. This win gave India the top spot in Group A and a place in the semi‑final, improving the team's world ranking.

Before this match, the rivalry between India and Pakistan has always been intense, and the two sides have met five times in World Cups over the past ten years. In the 2023 World Cup, India beat Pakistan by 3 wickets, while in the 2021 opening match Pakistan recorded a 5‑wicket win. This time, because the match was held at the New Delhi Stadium in Mumbai, India enjoyed support from the home crowd, which made the atmosphere even more intense.

In the first over, Pakistan's fast bowler Saif Khan took 4 wickets in 15 balls, causing India's run rate to drop. India's all‑rounder Rajendra Singh scored 45 runs, taking the team past 300 runs. Pakistan's batsman Saeed Ahmad made 68 runs, but his team's innings ended at 210, giving India a 90‑run advantage.

Virat Kohli scored 78 runs, giving the team a strong start, while fast bowler Shameem Khan took 4 wickets and gave away 22 runs in 2 overs. In the powerplay, India's side posted an average of 15 runs per over, one of the fastest powerplay run rates in World Cup history.

After this win, India's world ranking rose from 4 to 3, giving the team a better position for the next final. Pakistan's ranking fell from 12 to 15, meaning they will have to work harder to qualify for the next tournament.

Captain Virat Kohli said the team will move forward into the semi‑final with the same energy and strategy. In the next match, India will face South Africa, where fast bowling will be prioritized. The team coach, emphasizing fitness and mental toughness, said they are ready to compete at the global level in the next tournament.

With this victory, India has strengthened its position in the World Cup and continues preparing to reach new heights in the upcoming matches.