India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the 12th match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 14, 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Pakistan's Innings
Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bat first. However, the Indian bowlers got off to a flying start, dismissing both openers, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq, cheaply. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan steadied the ship with a 65-run partnership, but Rizwan was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for 31.
Babar Azam continued to fight, but the Indian bowlers kept chipping away at the Pakistan wickets. Babar Azam was eventually dismissed for 70 by Hardik Pandya. Pakistan were bowled out for 191 in 47.5 overs.
India's Innings
India got off to a solid start in their chase, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill scoring 49 runs for the first wicket. Gill was dismissed by Shaheen Shah Afridi for 24, but Rohit Sharma continued to play aggressively. He was eventually dismissed for 86 by Shadab Khan.
Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer added 50 runs for the third wicket. Kohli was dismissed by Shadab Khan for 33, but Iyer continued to bat well. He scored an unbeaten 56 to guide India to victory.
Highlights
- Rohit Sharma's fiery 86 off 91 balls, which included 10 fours and 3 sixes.
- Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 56 off 76 balls, which helped India to victory.
- The Indian bowlers' brilliant performance, dismissing Pakistan for 191.
- Jasprit Bumrah's 2 wickets for 29 runs in 9.5 overs.
- Hardik Pandya's 2 wickets for 34 runs in 9 overs.
Conclusion
India's victory over Pakistan was a comprehensive one. They bowled well to restrict Pakistan to a low score and then chased it down comfortably. Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer played key roles in India's victory.
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