Ahmadabad: In the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, the Pakistani team batted first after losing the toss. However, their performance was less than impressive as they were bowled out for just 191 runs in 42.5 overs. India now has a manageable target of 192 runs to win the match.
Captain Babar Azam was the top-scorer for Pakistan, contributing 50 runs to his team's total. He was well-supported by Mohammad Rizwan, who fell just one run short of a half-century with 49 runs. For India, the bowling attack was spearheaded by fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, along with all-rounders Hardik Pandya. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also chipped in with two wickets each.
This high-stakes clash is the 135th ODI match between India and Pakistan. Historically, out of the 134 matches played before this encounter, India has emerged victorious in 56 matches, while Pakistan has won 73. What makes this rivalry even more captivating is India's dominance in ODI World Cup matches, having defeated Pakistan in all seven previous encounters.
During their innings, Pakistan's fortunes seemed promising at one point when they reached 155 runs for the loss of two wickets in 29.3 overs. However, the Indian bowlers turned the game around with a remarkable performance. Despite the strong partnership between Rizwan and Babar, Pakistan eventually stumbled to 191 runs. The final eight wickets fell for just 36 runs, a collapse that severely impacted their chances.
In a brilliant display of bowling, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav all claimed two wickets each. With a target of 192 runs, India now faces a crucial task in their pursuit of victory against their arch-rivals.
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