India were bowled out for 119, their lowest ever score against Pakistan in a T20 game but won by six wickets after their rivals fell just short.

For Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, the lack of runs at the venue meant that both Bangladesh and South Africa have equal chances, going into the game on Monday.

"Nepali player Sandeep Lamichhane will leave for the West Indies for the ongoing ICC men's T20 World Cup and join the Nepali national cricket team," association secretary Paras Khadka said in a statement.

Bumrah took 3-14 with big wickets at crucial moments, including Pakistan's top scorer Mohamad Rizwan, who after making a patient 31 from 44 balls, was looking like a match-winner himself until he was clean bowled by Bumrah.

"Cricket is finished for Pakistan," one spectator told his companions in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, among fans who abandoned a big-screen viewing event before the final ball was bowled.

Conditions have been far from the norm at the Nassau County International Stadium, the venue for Bangladesh’s second group game in the T20 World Cup against South Africa today.

Scotland boosted their chances of qualifying for the second round of the T20 Cricket World Cup on Sunday after thrashing Oman by seven wickets in Antigua to move to the top of Group B.

Jasprit Bumrah was the hero as India beat Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring T20 World Cup thriller in New York on Sunday.

Bangladesh managed to reignite their confidence after winning their opening T20 World Cup fixture against Sri Lanka in New York on Saturday. Having come under immense scrutiny in their build-up to the major event, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side seemed to have turned a corner and now eye a place into the Super 8s of the tournament following the thrilling win against the Lankans. With an encounter against South Africa up next, The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect brings you a discussion about Bangladesh’s chances to go through to the next stage.

The 34,000 seat temporary Nassau County Cricket Stadium built in Eisenhower Park, in East Meadow on Long Island, was a sell out with fans travelling from far and wide for the game.

Pakistan pace quartet put on a stellar show, bundling out India for 119 in 19 overs in their Group A match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium today.

A mix of flair and aggression at the top, a dynamic middle-order, all-round spin options, and an incisive pace attack made up Ricky Ponting’s Dream T20 World Cup XI

From historic firsts to incredible chases, the India-Pakistan rivalry lived up to its name over the last five occasions at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

The much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan is only a few hours away. But the inclement weather conditions are putting a question mark over the match’s fate.

"It's going to be a great occasion," said Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten.

The match between Bangladesh and South Africa will start from 8.30pm Bangladesh Time on Monday. PHOTO: BCB

Uganda's 39 all out matched the record for the lowest total by a team in T20 World Cup history, previously held by the Netherlands in 2014.

Although both countries are cricket powerhouses, head-to-head matches are rare between the nations.

All eyes may be on Virat Kohli, who joined up with the squad late last week and scored one run as he opened the batting against Ireland on Wednesday. But Rohit told a press conference that he is expecting all of his players to make a contribution on Sunday as they seek to continue their winning start to the tournament.

Bangladesh’s win over Sri Lanka may not have been entirely convincing but it has already put the Tigers in a favourable position in the race to Super 8s.