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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
India commenced their World T20 campaign in style by registering a convincing seven wicket victory over arch-rival Pakistan.
Chasing Pakistan's 130 for seven, India's Virat Kohli (36*) and Suresh Raina (35*) added 66 runs in the fourth wicket partnership to reach the target of 131 runs by losing three wickets and nine balls to spare.
Indian openers- Shikhar Dhawan (30) and Rohit Sharma (24)- gave India a good start by contributing 54 runs on the first wicket before Saeed Ajmal bowled out Dhawan in the eight over of the contest.
Sharma got out to Umar Gul in the 10th over.
India were soon reduced to 65 for three after Bilawal Bhatti bowled out Yuvraj Singh for a duck.
Kohli and Raina took charge of the innings format that point and ensured India win the match without giving Pakistan any chance to bounce back in the game.
Pakistan earlier posted 130 for seven against India in the World T20 match.
India bounced back soon as Ravindra Jadeja picked up Hafeez in the eighth over. Amit Mishra soon got rid off Ahmed Shehzad as he deceived the Pakistani opener with his turn and MS Dhoni did not mistake in stump him out.
Mishra, who was adjudged the 'Man of the Match, was picked up two wickets in the match.
"I did some hard work, I am very happy we won this match," Mishra said.
He said he always think about picking wickets.
"I am always thinking of going for wickets, and building up pressure. MS (MS Dhoni) gave me a lot of support today, the sort of support you need as a bowler," he said.
India commenced their World T20 campaign in style by registering a convincing seven wicket victory over arch-rival Pakistan. Chasing Pakistan's 130 for seven, India's Virat Kohli (36*) and Suresh Raina (35*) added 66 runs in the fourth wicket partnership to reach the target of 131 runs by losing...
India commenced their World T20 campaign in style by registering a convincing seven wicket victory over arch-rival Pakistan.
Chasing Pakistan's 130 for seven, India's Virat Kohli (36*) and Suresh Raina (35*) added 66 runs in the fourth wicket partnership to reach the target of 131 runs by losing three wickets and nine balls to spare.
Indian openers- Shikhar Dhawan (30) and Rohit Sharma (24)- gave India a good start by contributing 54 runs on the first wicket before Saeed Ajmal bowled out Dhawan in the eight over of the contest.
Sharma got out to Umar Gul in the 10th over.
India were soon reduced to 65 for three after Bilawal Bhatti bowled out Yuvraj Singh for a duck.
Kohli and Raina took charge of the innings format that point and ensured India win the match without giving Pakistan any chance to bounce back in the game.
Pakistan earlier posted 130 for seven against India in the World T20 match.
India bounced back soon as Ravindra Jadeja picked up Hafeez in the eighth over. Amit Mishra soon got rid off Ahmed Shehzad as he deceived the Pakistani opener with his turn and MS Dhoni did not mistake in stump him out.
Mishra, who was adjudged the 'Man of the Match, was picked up two wickets in the match.
"I did some hard work, I am very happy we won this match," Mishra said.
He said he always think about picking wickets.
"I am always thinking of going for wickets, and building up pressure. MS (MS Dhoni) gave me a lot of support today, the sort of support you need as a bowler," he said.
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