In a thrilling contest at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bowl. Pakistan’s team struggled, managing to score 191 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 42.5 overs. In response, India chased down the target, scoring 192 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 30.3 overs. Team India continued their winning streak against Pakistan in World Cup history, marking their eighth victory against the arch-rivals.
Shubman Gill Shines Despite Short Innings
India’s innings didn’t start on a high note, with Shubman Gill, returning after recovering from dengue fever, getting out at just 16 runs off 11 balls. Although he hit four boundaries, Shahin Afridi caught him off Shadab Khan’s delivery. Despite Gill’s early exit, his confident display is promising for India in upcoming matches. Virat Kohli then joined Rohit Sharma on the crease, contributing to a partnership of 56 runs for the second wicket.
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Kohli Fails to Make a Big Impact
Virat Kohli, known for his impressive innings against Pakistan, couldn’t perform exceptionally in this match. Virat Kohli out after scoring 16 runs off 18 balls with the help of three boundaries. Hassan Ali caught him off Shahid Afridi’s delivery. Following Kohli’s dismissal, Shreyas Iyer partnered with captain Rohit Sharma, contributing to a 77-run partnership for the third wicket.
Rohit Sharma’s Sixes Rain Down
Rohit Sharma, who narrowly missed scoring a century in the previous match against Afghanistan, played a substantial innings, Rohit Sharma scoring 86 runs off 63 balls before returning to the pavilion. He hit six boundaries and six impressive sixes during his innings, with a strike rate of 136.51. Rohit’s aggressive gameplay was vital for India’s chase, and he became the third Indian batsman to hit 300 sixes in ODIs, following Shahid Afridi and Chris Gayle.
Shreyas Iyer Secures the Victory
After Rohit Sharma’s departure, Shreyas Iyer partnered with KL Rahul to secure the victory for India. Both batsmen remained unbeaten, with Shreyas scoring 53 runs off 62 balls and KL Rahul contributing 19 runs off 29 balls. Shreyas Iyer displayed his prowess by hitting three boundaries and two sixes during his innings. KL Rahul’s contribution, though not substantial, was crucial in steering India to victory.
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Pakistan’s Struggles with the Bat
On the other hand, Pakistan’s batting lineup faced challenges against India’s bowling attack. Captain Babar Azam wa IND vs PAK Highlight skistan, reaching 50 runs. Mohammad Rizwan, who scored a century in the previous match, fell short this time, getting out at 49 runs. Apart from these two, no Pakistani batsmen managed to cross double figures. Indian bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja, took two wickets each, restricting Pakistan to a manageable total.
In the end, India’s clinical performance in both batting and bowling secured a significant victory, bringing joy to Indian cricket fans and continuing their unbeaten streak against Pakistan in World Cup matches. Bumrah was awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance. With this victory, India moves closer to the World Cup semifinals, making their fans proud and hopeful for a successful campaign in the tournament.
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