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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022, Super Four - Match 2 - Full Squad
02
nd Innings
Pakistan
182/5
(19.5 OV)
RR 9.18
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Mohammad Rizwan
c Suryakumar Yadav b Hardik Pandya
71
51
6
2
Babar Azam
c Rohit Sharma b Ravi Bishnoi
14
10
2
0
Fakhar Zaman
c Virat Kohli b Yuzvendra Chahal
15
18
2
0
Mohammad Nawaz
c Deepak Hooda b Bhuvneshwar Kumar
42
20
6
2
Khushdil Shah
not out
14
11
1
0
Asif Ali
lbw b Arshdeep Singh
16
8
2
1
Iftikhar Ahmed
not out
2
1
0
0
Shadab Khan
Haris Rauf
Mohammad Hasnain
Naseem Shah
Total
182/5
(19.5 OV)
RR 9.18
Fall of Wickets
1-22 (Babar Azam, 3.4 ov), 2-63 (Fakhar Zaman, 8.4 ov), 3-136 (Mohammad Nawaz, 15.3 ov), 4-147 (Mohammad Rizwan, 16.5 ov), 5-180 (Asif Ali, 19.4 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
4
0
40
1
Arshdeep Singh
3.5
0
27
1
Ravi Bishnoi
4
0
26
1
Hardik Pandya
4
0
44
1
Yuzvendra Chahal
4
0
43
1
01
st Innings
India
181/7
(20.0 OV)
RR 9.05
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
KL Rahul
c Mohammad Nawaz b Shadab Khan
28
20
1
2
Rohit Sharma
c Khushdil Shah b Haris Rauf
28
16
3
2
Virat Kohli
run out (Asif Ali)
60
44
4
1
Suryakumar Yadav
c Asif Ali b Mohammad Nawaz
13
10
2
0
Rishabh Pant
c Asif Ali b Shadab Khan
14
12
2
0
Hardik Pandya
c Mohammad Nawaz b Mohammad Hasnain
0
2
0
0
Deepak Hooda
c Mohammad Nawaz b Naseem Shah
16
14
2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
not out
0
0
0
0
Ravi Bishnoi
not out
8
2
2
0
Yuzvendra Chahal
Arshdeep Singh
Total
181/7
(20.0 OV)
RR 9.05
Fall of Wickets
1-54 (Rohit Sharma, 5.1 ov), 2-62 (KL Rahul, 6.1 ov), 3-91 (Suryakumar Yadav, 9.4 ov), 4-126 (Rishabh Pant, 13.5 ov), 5-131 (Hardik Pandya, 14.4 ov), 6-168 (Deepak Hooda, 18.4 ov), 7-173 (Virat Kohli, 19.4 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Naseem Shah
4
0
45
1
Mohammad Hasnain
4
0
38
1
Haris Rauf
4
0
38
1
Mohammad Nawaz
4
0
25
1
Shadab Khan
4
0
31
2
02
nd Innings
Pakistan
Right then, that is it from the game. This is Pakistan's highest ever successful chase against India in the T20I's and they win by five wickets. The next game in this tournament will be played on Tuesday, 6th September between India and Sri Lanka at 7.30 pm IST (2.00 pm GMT). But our build-up begins much sooner. Till then, it's goodbye. Cheers!
Mohammad Nawaz (4-0-25-1 & 42 off 20 balls) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant all-round display. Nawaz says that they wanted to keep things simple and bowl it on basic line and length. Adds that India started well but he had clarity in his mind to bowl on proper length and areas. Finishes by saying that in a high-pressure game like this, they tend to lose shape and they need to stay calm in such situations.
Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan says that they were trying to keep the game simple. Adds that they were confident knew that they could chase it down when Mohammad Nawaz was batting out there with Mohammad Rizwan. Also says that their bowlers bowled well. especially their spinners. Says that it depends on the management who will be their floater and Nawaz was handed that job in this game.
The Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma says that it's a high-pressure game and they can take a lot of learnings from it. Further says that Mohammad Nawaz and Mohammad Rizwan were amazing and played really well and batted brilliantly. Mentions that there were times that the game didn't go their way but it was a good game. Says that they knew the pitch gets better in the end but he is happy with the way the team played and fought. He then goes on to applaud Pakistan and says that they were better in this game. Says that it's good to see Virat Kohli back in form and his score was crucial from the team's point of view. Finally ends by saying that they need to take this in a positive way as they cannot have success every time.
The Presentation ceremony...
The top scorer for Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan is down for a quick chat. He says that this was a match that is being watched by the whole world and the feeling is just like a final. Adds that usually, their plan is to bowl well. Says that he was trying to be calm and play well. Adds that they were confident with their lower order and knew that if 40-45 runs are required in the last 4 over, their hitters can do it and that's what happened.
Earlier in the game, Babar Azam won the toss and put the opposition in to bat which backfired straightaway as Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul wreaked havoc inside the Powerplay. The Pakistani spinners though made a strong comeback by picking up wickets. Only Virat Kohli had a prolonged stay at the crease for India and the rest of the batters just came in, hit a couple of shots and went back. The Pakistani pacers kept their speed intact and in the end managed to keep India to a score of just 180. Coming back to the chase, Mohammad Rizwan paced his inning to perfection and the move to send Mohammad Nawaz up the order had a positive impact on the game for Pakistan. Only Ravi Bishnoi bowled well for India on the whole and some poor bowling, along with lethargic fielding cost them the game. Stick around for a few interviews...
India will be a bit disappointed with that display with the ball and also with their efforts on the field. They did have a good Powerplay as Ravi Bishnoi got the early wicket of the Pakistani skipper but after that, the spinners couldn't really control the middle phase as they did last time around. Hardik Pandya had an off day as well which made it more difficult for India. The frontline pacers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh did get a lot of stick and at the wrong time as well. The pace bowling has been a weakness of India throughout this tournament and they will look to bounce back quickly in the next game.
Chasing a big target on a pitch that did suit the batters, Pakistan needed a good start with the bat but that wasn't the case. Babar Azam fell early once again and it was slow going in the Powerplay. Mohammad Rizwan though slowly but surely got into rhythm and after a decent hand by Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz was surprisingly sent in as a pinch-hitter. And boy, that worked like a charm as he and Rizwan put on a 73-run stand. Nawaz got out after a blistering cameo but Rizwan carried on and got 71 crucial runs. The game was then sealed by a few lusty blows from Khushdil Shah and Asif Ali.
Yet another thrilling contest between these two great rivals comes to an end. What a remarkable turnaround this has been from Pakistan's point of view. Just a week ago, they lost a game against the same opponents in the final over and now, they have ended up winning that too in the final over and this win sets up the Super Fours beautifully.
19.5
over
19.5 | 7 Runs | HH: 182/5
19.5
2
Arshdeep Singh to Iftikhar Ahmed, An attempted yorker from Arshdeep Singh but ends up bowling a low full toss. Iftikhar Ahmed lofts it down the ground, calls for two and completes it comfortably. Pakistan win by 5 wickets.
Iftikhar Ahmed is the next batter in.
19.4
W
Arshdeep Singh to Asif Ali, OUT! LBW! Bowls a yorker and on middle, Asif Ali looks to flick it but misses as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Pakistan go for a review. Ball Tracking shows three reds and Asif Ali has to walk away. Is there another twist in the tale? 2 needed from 2 now!
19.3
0
Arshdeep Singh to Asif Ali, Fuller one on off this time, Asif Ali drives it but finds the fielder at covers. 2 needed off 3 delivers now!
19.2
4
Arshdeep Singh to Asif Ali, FOUR! A low full toss on middle, Asif Ali lofts it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary and that might just be the telling blow. 2 runs are needed from 4 balls now!
19.1
1
Arshdeep Singh to Khushdil Shah, Bowls a yorker and on middle, Khushdil Shah looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls towards the off side. They collect one.
Just 7 needed now to win off the final 6 deliveries. Arshdeep Singh will bowl the final over. Can he redeem himself here?
19
over
19 | 19 Runs | HH: 175/4
18.6
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Asif Ali, FOUR! Shorter and on off, Asif Ali slams it up and over extra cover and into the gap for a boundary. A poor over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 19 runs come off it and Pakistan now in cruise control.
18.5
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Khushdil Shah, Yorker and outside off, Khushdil Shah digs it to long off for one.
18.4
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Khushdil Shah, FOUR! Shorter and on off, Khushdil Shah pulls it through backward square leg for a one bounce boundary. 12 needed from 8 now!
18.3
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Asif Ali, Another one wide outside off, Asif Ali looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge towards short third man. Yuzvendra Chahal makes a good diving stop. They cross.
18.3
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Asif Ali, Wide! This one lands wide outside off, Asif Ali looks to slap it but misses. Pressure on Bhuvneshwar Kumar now!
18.2
6
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Asif Ali, SIX! Up and over. Length ball outside off, slower too, Asif Ali lofts it over long on for a maximum.
18.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Khushdil Shah, Bowls a yorker and on off, Khushdil Shah digs it to long on for one.
18.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Khushdil Shah, Wide! Bangs a shorter one on leg, Khushdil Shah leaves it alone as the ball goes over his head.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3-0-21-1) to bowl the penultimate over of the innings.
18
over
18 | 8 Runs | HH: 156/4
17.6
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Khushdil Shah, Flatter and on off, Khushdil Shah knocks it to mid on for one. 26 needed off 12 now!
17.5
2
Ravi Bishnoi to Khushdil Shah, Bowls it down the leg this time, Khushdil Shah flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
17.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Asif Ali, Fuller and on off, Asif Ali eases it to point for one.
17.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Asif Ali, Wide! This one lands outside leg, Asif Ali looks to play at it but misses.
17.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Asif Ali, DROPPED! Fuller and on off, Asif Ali looks to slog sweep it but mistimes it completely. The ball goes high up in the air towards short third man and Arshdeep Singh drops a dolly. Can this be a turning point in the game?
17.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Asif Ali, WIDE! Short and turning well down the leg side, Asif Ali looks to pull but misses. The ball goes way down the leg side and a wide is called. Rishabh Pant thinks he heard a sound and Rohit Sharma does review it. The third umpire checks UltraEdge and there is a slight murmur as the ball passes the gloves and the third umpire takes his time. In the end, he concludes that it is too tight to be deemed as a nick and stays with the on-field decision.
17.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Khushdil Shah, Outside off again, Khushdil Shah cuts it to backward point for one.
17.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Khushdil Shah, This one lands outside off, Khushdil Shah looks to slap it but misses.
17.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Khushdil Shah, Wide! Bowls it wide outside off, Khushdil Shah looks to play at it but misses.
Ravi Bishnoi is back into the attack. Also, the umpire tells Rohit Sharma that they are four minutes behind and that might result in a penalty later on.
17
over
17 | 9 Runs | HH: 148/4
16.6
1
Hardik Pandya to Khushdil Shah, Fuller and on off, this is played towards mid on for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the non strikers end but misses. If that had hit, Shah was a goner.
16.5
W
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, OUT! CAUGHT! Hardik Pandya has got the big fish here and the crowd is jumping in joy. Mohammad Rizwan walks out after an amazing knock. Coming to the delivery, this one lands fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to loft it but doesn't get the power right. The ball goes high up in the air towards long off. Suryakumar Yadav settles under it and pouches it easily. 35 needed from 19 now.
Asif Ali is the new man in.
16.5
1
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, Wide! Bowls it wide outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.
16.4
0
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, Length ball wide outside off, Mohammad Rizwan moves across to play at it but misses.
16.3
2
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowls it on middle, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it to long on and calls for two. Good running!
16.2
4
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Shorter and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it hard and through deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Excellent placement!
16.1
1
Hardik Pandya to Khushdil Shah, Bowls it on a length and on off, Khushdil Shah eases it to point for one.
Hardik Pandya (3-0-35-0) is back on for his final over.
16
over
16 | 4 Runs | HH: 139/3
15.6
2
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder makes an amazing stop diving to his right. They collect two. 43 needed from 24 ball now!
15.5
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Rizwan, Length ball again, on off, Mohammad Rizwan eases it back towards the bowler. Dot.
15.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Khushdil Shah, On a length and on off, this is defended towards point.
Khushdil Shah comes in next.
15.3
W
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Nawaz, OUT! CAUGHT! Slightly shorter and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz looks to smash it but doesn't get the power right. The ball goes high up in the air. Deepak Hooda settles under it at long off and takes an easy catch. Mohammad Nawaz walks out after an amazing knock and Bhuvneshwar Kumar has brought India right back into the game. 46 needed now off 27 balls.
15.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Nawaz, Play and a miss. On a length and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz looks to pull it but misses.
15.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Rizwan, Touch fuller, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan slaps it towards point for one.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2-0-17-0) is back on.
15
over
15 | 16 Runs | HH: 135/2
14.6
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, Lofted one, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
14.5
2
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, Perfectly placed again for two! Shorter and turning away from off stump, Rizwan pulls it in front of mid-wicket and races back for the second.
14.4
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! That was short, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan cuts it through point for a boundary. Nothing going India's way.
14.3
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Nawaz, Slower through the air on leg stump, Nawaz gets down on one knee and plays the reverse sweep towards point for a single.
14.2
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! BACK-TO-BACK BOUNDARIES! That was full, down the leg. Mohammad Nawaz sweeps it through deep fine leg for a boundary.
14.1
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! Mohammad Nawaz is taking the game away from India here. Tossed up on leg stump, Nawaz goes for the slog-sweep and gets it in front of the man at deep square leg for a boundary.
Yuzvendra Chahal is back on.
14
over
14 | 12 Runs | HH: 119/2
13.6
1
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Nawaz, Short, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz knocks it towards long off for a single.
13.5
4
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! Even the good balls are going for boundaries now. A well-directed bouncer over middle and leg, Nawaz looks for the pull but gets hurried on. The ball goes off the top edge and the ball flies over the keeper's head for a boundary.
13.4
0
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Nawaz, Full, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz tries to go big over covers but misses it and the ball goes through to the keeper.
13.3
4
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! Hardik Pandya hasn't been at his best in this game. Pitched up, outside off, Mohammad Nawaz thumps this one over extra cover and finds the fence.
13.2
1
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, short of a length. Mohammad Rizwan pulls it to square leg for a single.
13.1
2
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, Brilliant running yet again! Back of a length, around the hips, Mohammad Rizwan plays it with soft hands and towards wide mid on. Rizwan calls for two and gets it with ease.
Hardik Pandya comes into the attack.
13
over
13 | 11 Runs | HH: 107/2
12.6
1
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, SAFE! A length ball, around middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan nudges it away towards the vacant mid-wicket region and sets off for the single. Arshdeep Singh chases it down and does really well to get the direct hit at the bowler's end. Rizwan puts in the dive and the decision is sent upstairs. The replays show that Rizwan is safe.
12.5
1
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Nawaz, Leg bye! Half an appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. This is very full and angled in at the toes. Mohammad Nawaz looks to flick it away but misses. The ball goes off the pads and towards short fine leg as they scamper through for a leg bye. Rohit Sharma thinks about reviewing but doesn't go for it.
12.4
4
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! That's pure power! Fuller length, onto middle stump. Mohammad Nawaz hits it straight past the bowler for a boundary.
12.3
1
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, Lucky! Arshdeep Singh gets away with one. A juicy full toss around middle, Rizwan whips it away but straight towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
12.2
2
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller length, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan goes over cover but didn't time it that well and the fielder in deep will cut it off. This brings up 50 for Mohammad Rizwan a much-needed fifty for Pakistan.
12.1
2
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller and around off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it past the diving fielder at extra cover for a couple of runs.
Arshdeep Singh comes into the attack.
12
over
12 | 10 Runs | HH: 96/2
11.6
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan tries to go big but misses it and the ball hits the inside part of the bat and the ball goes towards mid-wicket.
11.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Rizwan, Shorter this time and it is the googly, around middle and leg, Rizwan fails to get it away.
11.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Nawaz, Short, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz cuts it towards the fielder at point and a quick single is taken.
11.3
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Nawaz, SIX! All the way! Tossed up, right in the slot around off, Mohammad Nawaz gets low and launches the ball over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
11.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Rizwan, Short ball, down the leg stump. Mohammad Rizwan flicks it straight towards short fine leg fielder for a single.
11.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Nawaz, Short and wide, cut away towards deep cover for a single.
11
over
11 | 10 Runs | HH: 86/2
10.6
0
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller length, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan cuts it straight to the fielder at point.
10.5
2
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, Good running! Tossed up full and on middle, Rizwan whips it towards deep mid-wicket and races back for two.
10.4
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Nawaz, Short, onto the leg stump. Mohammad Nawaz makes room for himself and cuts it towards a point for a single.
10.3
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, Slower and outside off, it is the leg spinner, Rizwan taps it through point for one.
10.2
0
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, Short, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan cuts it straight to the fielder at point.
10.1
6
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, SIX! A poor delivery from Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Rizwan makes full use of it. This is a juicy full toss around middle, Rizwan gets low and slogs it over the cow corner fence for a huge hit.
Drinks! Pakistan were off to a slow start and were looking to save wickets but Ravi Bishnoi came in and got their skipper in his very first over. They lost Fakhar Zaman in the ninth over. Mohammad Rizwan is still the man who can change things for Pakistan. 106 needed in 10 overs now.
10
over
10 | 9 Runs | HH: 76/2
9.6
1
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of length, onto the leg stump. Mohammad Rizwan knocks it through mid-wicket for a single.
9.5
0
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, Hardik Pandya goes for the bouncer again and gets it in around head height over off stump. Mohammad Rizwan tries to take it on but is well beaten.
9.4
1
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Nawaz, Short, on off stump. Mohammad Nawaz pulls it towards the square leg fielder for a single.
9.3
0
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Nawaz, A good comeback delivery by Pandya! Sharp bouncer, over middle and Mohammad Nawaz does well to get his head out of the way.
9.2
6
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Nawaz, SIX! Stand and deliver! That was short, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz goes hard at the ball and that just sails over the fielder at long on.
9.1
1
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, Pitched up around off, driven towards extra cover for a single.
Hardik Pandya comes back into the attack.
9
over
9 | 10 Runs | HH: 67/2
8.6
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! Nicely played! A tad shorter and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz waits for it and just opens the face of the bat to beat the man at short third man for a boundary.
8.5
0
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Nawaz, At the stumps, blocked out by Nawaz.
Mohammad Nawaz is the new batter.
8.4
W
Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman, OUT! CAUGHT! Slower through the air. That was short, on the middle stump. Fakhar Zaman comes down the pitch and looks to go over long-on but doesn't time it well. The ball goes straight into the hands of Virat Kohli who settles under it and takes a dolly. A crucial wicket for India. Fakhar Zaman walks out for 15.
8.3
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR! Up and over! Tossed up, outside off, Fakhar Zaman reaches out and thumps it over extra cover for a boundary.
8.2
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller length, on leg stump. Mohammad Rizwan knocks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman, Tossed up, Zaman steps out by gets beaten in the flight. Zaman looks to force the lofted shot but the ball goes off the inner half of the bat onto the leg side and they get a run.
8
over
8 | 6 Runs | HH: 57/1
7.6
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Fakhar Zaman, Fuller length, outside off. Fakhar Zaman plays it towards long off for an easy single.
7.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Rizwan, Leg bye! Here comes the googly, shorter and turning onto the pads. Mohammad Rizwan looks to flick off the back foot but misses. The ball goes off the pads and towards square leg as they sneak in a leg bye.
7.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Fakhar Zaman, Short, outside off. Fakhar Zaman drags it towards mid-wicket for a single.
7.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Rizwan, Floats this one up, full and wide, Rizwan reaches out and plays it towards sweeper cover for yet another single.
7.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Fakhar Zaman, Short of length, on off stump. Fakhar Zaman knocks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
7.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length, quicker and on off, knocked down to long on for a run.
Ravi Bishnoi is back on.
7
over
7 | 7 Runs | HH: 51/1
6.6
0
Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman, Fuller length, on leg stump. Fakhar Zaman hits it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
6.5
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, Tossed up, around leg stump and turning away. Rizwan tucks it away towards mid-wicket for a run.
6.4
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! That was a full toss delivery by Yuzvendra Chahal. Mohammad Rizwan dances down the pitch and hits it wide of long-off and towards Virat Kohli in the deep who was not able to stop it.
6.3
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman, Nagging length, slowed up and turning it in from middle. Fakhar Zaman goes deep in his crease and eases it onto the leg side for one.
6.2
0
Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman, Fuller length, on off. Fakhar Zaman pushes it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
6.1
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Rizwan, Chahal starts off with a tossed-up delivery on off, Rizwan leans forward and drives it down to long on for a single.
Yuzvendra Chahal comes into the attack.
6
over
6 | 8 Runs | HH: 44/1
5.6
0
Arshdeep Singh to Fakhar Zaman, Short of length, slower too, Fakhar Zaman tries to pull it but misses. The ball hits his shoulder and rolls towards Rishabh Pant.
5.5
0
Arshdeep Singh to Fakhar Zaman, Well bowled! Arshdeep Singh sees Fakhar Zaman stepping out and serves a yorker-length delivery at the toes. Zaman does well to jam it out.
5.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller length, on leg stump. Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to square leg for a single.
5.3
6
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, SIX! Just a flick of the wrist! Length ball, on off stump, Mohammad Rizwan swings across the line and dispatches the ball over the square leg fence for a biggie.
5.2
1
Arshdeep Singh to Fakhar Zaman, Short of a length, outside off. Fakhar Zaman pulls it towards the square leg for a single.
5.1
0
Arshdeep Singh to Fakhar Zaman, Arshdeep serves a fullish delivery on off, Fakhar Zaman watchfully defends it out.
Arshdeep Singh is back on.
5
over
5 | 14 Runs | HH: 36/1
4.6
4
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Slightly shorter and on off, Mohammad Rizwan gets down and guides it through backward point for a boundary.
4.5
1
Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman, Touch fuller this time, Fakhar Zaman knocks it to mid off for one.
4.4
4
Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR! Excellent placement. On a length and on off, Fakhar Zaman times it well and cuts it through point for a boundary.
4.3
0
Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman, Hardik Pandya bowls it down the middle, Fakhar Zaman defends it towards mid off.
4.2
1
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, Slightly shorter and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
4.1
4
Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! On a length and on leg, Mohammad Rizwan uses the pace of the ball and helps it through fine leg for a boundary!
Hardik Pandya is now introduced into the attack.
4
over
4 | 3 Runs | HH: 22/1
3.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Fakhar Zaman, Full and straight, pushed back to the bowler.
3.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Fakhar Zaman, On off, defended out.
Fakhar Zaman walks in at number 3.
3.4
W
Ravi Bishnoi to Babar Azam, OUT! CAUGHT! Flatter and on leg, Babar looks to flick it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat and carries towards short mid-wicket. Rohit Sharma adjusts accordingly and pouches it easily. The umpire checks for a no ball. After a long check, it is called to be a fair delivery and Ravi Bishnoi breathes a sigh of relief.
3.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Babar Azam, Fuller and on middle, Babar Azam eases it to short mid-wicket. Dot.
3.2
2
Ravi Bishnoi to Babar Azam, Fuller one on off, Babar Azam drives it through extra cover. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. They collect two.
3.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Rizwan, Flatter and on leg, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to square leg for one.
Ravi Bishnoi comes in as first change.
3
over
3 | 8 Runs | HH: 19/0
2.6
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Babar Azam, FOUR! Shorter one and on middle, Babar Azam pulls it through deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
2.5
2
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Babar Azam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar serves it down the leg side, Babar Azam gently flicks it to backward square leg for a brace.
2.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan eases it to mid off for one.
2.3
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length again, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan cuts it to backward point fielder who makes a good stop. Another dot ball.
2.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to drive it away but misses.
2.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Babar Azam, Fuller one, around off, Babar Azam flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
2
over
2 | 2 Runs | HH: 11/0
1.6
0
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan guides it to backward point. A dot to end with. Good over from Arshdeep Singh, just 2 runs off it.
1.5
0
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller and on off, this is played straight towards the mid off fielder.
1.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to Babar Azam, On a length and on off, Babar Azam drives it to mid off. The fielder makes a diving stop o his left. They cross.
1.3
1
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, Slightly shorter and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it to square leg for one.
1.2
0
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it to the right of the bowler who gets his hands on it. Another dot.
1.1
0
Arshdeep Singh to Mohammad Rizwan, Touch fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan guides it to the cover fielder. Dot.
1
over
1 | 9 Runs | HH: 9/0
0.6
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Babar Azam, On a length and on off, Babar Azam eases it towards the mid off fielder.
0.5
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Babar Azam, FOUR! Fuller and on leg, Babar Azam uses the pace of the ball and flicks it through square leg for a boundary. Excellent timing!
0.4
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Babar Azam, An outswinger just outside off, Babar Azam looks to block it but misses. Close!
0.3
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Rizwan, Touch fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan eases it to mid off for one.
0.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it but finds the fielder at covers.
0.1
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Starts with a length ball outside off, Mohammad Rizwan cuts it through point for a boundary. Good start for Pakistan!
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India
We are back for the chase. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are the openers for Pakistan. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the new ball in hand and is raring to go.
... The Run Chase ...
Right then! The pitch is good for batting and Pakistan have a good batting line up as well. India though have a well-rounded bowling attack. We are in for yet another thrilling chase. Join us soon.
Pakistan did really well to come back into the game as they did because with the start they had with the ball, their pacers looked to be in for a long night. The trio of Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Hasnain were spitting fire but the ball was coming on a bit too well onto the bat and they were hit away with ease. It was the repair work done by the spinners in the middle overs that really paved the way for the pacers to come back in later on get wickets. Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan were brilliant and Pakistan will keep in mind that this total is definitely getable.
India got off to an absolute flier with both openers taking a liking to the raw pace of the Pakistani bowlers. They managed to score 62 runs inside the Powerplay and having lost just their skipper, they were on course for a big total. KL Rahul got out soon after and after that it was only Virat Kohli who stayed on the crease as the wickets kept tumbling. With the score at 93/2 at the halfway mark, India would have looked to get to the 200-run mark but the middle order failed. Kohli ended up with 60 runs and India somehow managed to scrape over the 180-run mark which is a par score given how the pitch is playing.
A brilliant contest between bat and ball in the first half but on the whole, India will be happier of the two sides going into the break as they have the late momentum with those two late boundaries. Pakistan though did really well to restrict India well below 200.
20
over
20 | 10 Runs |
HH: 181/7
19.6
4
Haris Rauf to Ravi Bishnoi, DROPPED AND FOUR! Two pieces of really poor fielding from Fakhar Zaman has seen India end the innings with a couple of boundaries. A low full toss, wide of the off stump, Ravi Bishnoi slashes it aerially towards deep point. Zaman comes in from the deep and ends up overrunning the ball. Zaman tries to adjust and take the take behind him but the ball goes off the palms and trickles into the fence. A brilliant over by Haris Rauf is ruined and India finish with 181/7!
19.5
4
Haris Rauf to Ravi Bishnoi, FOUR! An attempted yorker from Haris Rauf but ends up bowling a low full toss. Ravi Bishnoi slices it through point. Fakhar Zaman charges it early and misfields it. The ball races away the fence. This might turn out costly for Pakistan.
Ravi Bishnoi walks in next.
19.4
W
Haris Rauf to Virat Kohli, OUT! RUN OUT! Fuller one on middle, Virat Kohli flicks it to square leg and calls for two. Asif Ali is quick to collect it and makes a direct hit. The decision is taken upstairs. The replay shows that Virat Kohli was just out of his crease and he walks out after a good knock!
Is that a run-out? An absolute bullet of a throw from the deep by Asif Ali and he gets in the direct hit at the striker's end. Virat Kohli seems to be struggling here and the umpires go upstairs. The replays show that the dive didn't save Kohli and he has to walk back.
19.3
0
Haris Rauf to Virat Kohli, Yorker and on middle, Virat Kohli looks to play at it but doesn't connect well. Another dot.
19.2
0
Haris Rauf to Virat Kohli, Slightly shorter and on off, Virat Kohli pulls it. The ball lands short of the fielder at deep mid-wicket. Virat Kohli denies the single.
19.1
0
Haris Rauf to Virat Kohli, Fuller one outside off, Virat Kohli looks to loft it but gets an inside edge towards the keeper. Dot.
19.1
1
Haris Rauf to Virat Kohli, Wide! This one lands outside leg, Virat Kohli leaves it alone.
Haris Rauf to bowl the final over of the innings.
19
over
19 | 7 Runs |
HH: 171/6
18.6
1
Naseem Shah to Virat Kohli, Fuller one on middle, Virat Kohli drills it to long on for one.
18.5
2
Naseem Shah to Virat Kohli, Yorker and on middle, Virat Kohli digs it towards mid-wicket for a brace.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the next man in.
18.4
W
Naseem Shah to Deepak Hooda, OUT! CAUGHT! Touch fuller and on middle, slower too, Deepak Hooda lofts it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. The ball goes high up in the air towards long on. Mohammad Nawaz settles under it and takes a good catch falling behind. Deepak Hooda walks out for 16 and Naseem Shah gets a wicket.
18.3
1
Naseem Shah to Virat Kohli, Fuller one this time, on off, Virat Kohli drives it towards deep covers for one.
18.2
2
Naseem Shah to Virat Kohli, Slightly shorter and on middle, Virat Kohli dances down the track and awkwardly pulls it to backward square leg for a brace. Good running!
18.1
1
Naseem Shah to Deepak Hooda, Shorter one on off, Deepak Hooda looks to slap it but miscues it to third man for one.
18
over
18 | 16 Runs |
HH: 164/5
17.6
6
Mohammad Hasnain to Virat Kohli, SIX! Take a bow, Virat Kohli. On a length and on off, Virat Kohli uses the bottom hand and whips it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. Fifty up for Virat Kohli and his good form in this tournament continues.
17.5
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Virat Kohli, This one lands outside off, Virat Kohli looks to slap it but misses.
17.4
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Deepak Hooda, Fuller and on off, Deepak Hooda plays it towards backward point for one.
17.3
4
Mohammad Hasnain to Deepak Hooda, FOUR! Excellent shot. A good bouncer, at 146 clicks and over middle, Deepak Hooda bends his back, uses the pace of the ball and helps it over the keeper for a boundary.
17.2
2
Mohammad Hasnain to Deepak Hooda, Touch fuller and outside off, Deepak Hooda slices it through backward point for a couple. The fielder makes a good stop at the boundary line.
17.1
2
Mohammad Hasnain to Deepak Hooda, On a length again, Deepak Hooda lofts it over the mid off fielder. The fielder chases it down. They collect two.
17.1
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Deepak Hooda, Wide! Bowls a length ball outside leg, Deepak Hooda looks to flick it but misses.
Mohammad Hasnain is back on for his final over.
17
over
17 | 8 Runs |
HH: 148/5
16.6
2
Haris Rauf to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller, around off, Virat Kohli nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a brace. He moves to 47 now.
16.5
0
Haris Rauf to Virat Kohli, Slightly shorter and on middle, Virat Kohli defends it back towards Haris Rauf.
16.4
1
Haris Rauf to Deepak Hooda, Slightly shorter this time, outside off, Deepak Hooda caresses it to deep point for one.
16.3
4
Haris Rauf to Deepak Hooda, FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Deepak Hooda creams it through extra cover for a boundary. A much-needed one for India.
16.2
0
Haris Rauf to Deepak Hooda, On a length and on middle, Deepak Hooda eases it to the left of mid on. Dot.
16.1
1
Haris Rauf to Virat Kohli, Touch fuller and on off, Virat Kohli knocks it to mid off for one.
Haris Rauf (2-0-20-1) is back on.
16
over
16 | 5 Runs |
HH: 140/5
15.6
0
Shadab Khan to Deepak Hooda, Play and a miss. This one lands outside off, turns in and bounces a bit extra as well. Deepak Hooda looks to play at it but misses. A dot to end with. Good over for Pakistan.
15.5
0
Shadab Khan to Deepak Hooda, Slightly shorter, Hooda looks to play at it but gets an outside edge towards short third man. Dot.
15.4
1
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, Fuller and outside off this time, Virat Kohli taps it to point for one again.
15.3
1
Shadab Khan to Deepak Hooda, Another one down the middle, Hooda flicks it to mid-wicket for one more.
15.2
1
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, Bowls it on middle, Virat Kohli works it to mid-wicket for one.
15.1
2
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, outside off with a hint of turn, Virat Kohli cuts it to deep covers for a brace.
15
over
15 | 9 Runs |
HH: 135/5
14.6
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Deepak Hooda, Short of length, on off. Deepak Hooda pushes it towards the point fielder for no run.
Slight halt in play! Mohammad Rizwan looks in a bit of trouble here. He jumps to collect a short ball but lands awkwardly on his right leg. The physio is out to have a look. He looks good to start now.
14.5
4
Mohammad Hasnain to Deepak Hooda, FOUR BYES! Wow, well that took off! Another cross-seamer by Mohammad Hasnain and with some serious heat behind it as well. This is just back of a length and over off, Deepak Hooda looks to get his head out of the way but the ball shoots up off the deck sharply. Mohammad Rizwan leaps up but to no avail and the ball runs away into the fence. Rizwan though seems to have hurt himself on the landing and we hope that he is fine.
Deepak Hooda is the next batter.
14.4
W
Mohammad Hasnain to Hardik Pandya, OUT! CAUGHT! That is a huge wicket for Pakistan. The man in form walks back to the pavilion without troubling the scorers. This a cross-seamer from Mohammad Hasnain short, around off. Hardik Pandya hops onto the back foot hits it straight to Mohammad Nawaz who takes a sharp catch down to his left at short mid-wicket. India now in a bit of a bother here.
14.3
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Virat Kohli, Banged in short and over middle, the pace is taken off though. Kohli gets on top of the bounce and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.2
2
Mohammad Hasnain to Virat Kohli, Fuller length, into the leg stump. Virat Kohli comes down the wicket and hits it towards the mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.
14.1
2
Mohammad Hasnain to Virat Kohli, Good grab in the end by Haris Rauf! Short and wide, Kohli steps out and slashes it away to the right of third man. Rauf speeds to his right and almost overruns it but sticks out a left hand and saves a couple of runs for his side.
14
over
14 | 8 Runs |
HH: 126/4
13.6
0
Shadab Khan to Hardik Pandya, Lofted delivery, onto the stump. Hardik Pandya knocks it towards the bowler.
Hardik Pandya is the new batter.
13.5
W
Shadab Khan to Rishabh Pant, OUT! CAUGHT! A very, very soft dismissal this and Rishabh Pant will be disappointed with that. Tossed up at the stumps, Pant pre-meditates for the reverse sweep and in the end he can't get any power on it. Pant reaches for the shot and hits it early, off the toe end of the bat and straight towards cover-point. Asif Ali over there takes a simple catch and Shadab gets his first wicket of the game.
13.4
4
Shadab Khan to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! That was full, outside off. Rishabh Pant didn't read the googly. Pant goes hard at the ball but gets an outside edge and races away towards the third-man region for a boundary.
13.3
1
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, Nicely flighted by Shadab, around middle, Virat Kohli gets in position for the slog-sweep but is early in his shot. The ball goes off the inner half and behind square on the leg side. They get a single.
13.2
1
Shadab Khan to Rishabh Pant, A yorker-length delivery at the toes. Rishabh Pant comes down the pitch and knocks it towards long on for a single.
13.1
1
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, Shorter and outside off, punched away off the back foot towards wide long off for a single.
13.1
1
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, WIDE! Shadab Khan floats it up full and well outside off, the ball turns away as well and a wide is called.
Shadab Khan comes back into the attack.
13
over
13 | 13 Runs |
HH: 118/3
12.6
1
Naseem Shah to Virat Kohli, Fuller length, around the middle stump. Virat Kohli pushes it towards the long-on fielder for a single.
12.5
1
Naseem Shah to Rishabh Pant, Naseem keeps it short but pushes it outside off. Rishabh Pant drags this one towards deep square leg and collects a single.
12.4
4
Naseem Shah to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! Second boundary of the over. That was short, around off. Rishabh Pant pulls it through the square leg region for a boundary.
12.3
1
Naseem Shah to Virat Kohli, Drop and run! Around the top of off, dabbed down towards cover-point for a quick run.
12.2
2
Naseem Shah to Virat Kohli, Slower delivery, short of a length. Virat Kohli half-pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket and they run for a couple of runs.
12.1
4
Naseem Shah to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Classic Kohli! Hard length from Naseem Shah and around off, Virat Kohli comes down the pitch and drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary.
12
over
12 | 4 Runs |
HH: 105/3
11.6
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Rishabh Pant, Fuller length, onto off stump. Rishabh Pant pushes it straight to the fielder at short mid-wicket. A dot to end the over.
11.5
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Rishabh Pant, Nawaz sees Pant stepping out and drags back the length a fair bit. This is around leg stump and Pant can only flick it towards short fine leg.
11.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Virat Kohli, Short of a length, into the pads. Virat Kohli goes down the wicket and flicks it towards square leg for a single.
11.3
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Rishabh Pant, Shortish length, around leg stump, Rishabh Pant walks towards the ball and works it leg side for one more.
11.2
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Virat Kohli, Fuller length, around the pads. Virat Kohli works it towards mid-wicket for a single.
11.1
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Rishabh Pant, Around the pads, Pant works it 'round the corner for a run.
11
over
11 | 8 Runs |
HH: 101/3
10.6
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Virat Kohli, Short of length, outside off. Virat Kohli knocks it to the fielder at the point for no run.
10.5
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Rishabh Pant, On the pads, Pant nudges it towards mid-wicket and picks up an easy single.
10.5
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Rishabh Pant, WIDE! And again! This time it's the attempted slower ball but down leg yet again. 100 is now up for India.
10.5
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Rishabh Pant, WIDE! A length ball, spilled way down leg and left alone for a wide.
10.4
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Rishabh Pant, Fuller length, onto the leg stump. Rishabh Pant pushes it to the fielder at short mid-wicket.
10.3
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Virat Kohli, Pitched up, around middle, Kohli mistimes the lofted drive down to long on for just a single.
10.2
4
Mohammad Hasnain to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Virat you beauty! That was short, onto the stumps. Virat Kohli was quick to go on the back foot and pull it behind square leg for a boundary.
10.1
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Virat Kohli, A bit of a mix-up in the middle but no harm is done. Length ball around middle and leg, Kohli tucks it towards mid-wicket and the batters start running. Rishabh Pant realizes that the fielder is close in and sends Kohli back. The throw comes in at the striker's end but there is no direct hit and Kohli is safe.
Drinks! Pakistan have been able to turn the tables this time and have removed the top three Indian batters here. India were off to a flying start but lost their first wicket in the sixth over. Till the seventh over both the Indian openers were back into the hut. Suryakumar Yadav came in but was not effective. India are currently 93/3 in the tenth over. Mohammad Hasnain comes to bowl the next over.
10
over
10 | 5 Runs |
HH: 93/3
9.6
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Virat Kohli, Short of a length, around off stump. Virat Kohli works it to mid-wicket for a single.
9.5
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Rishabh Pant, Switches to over the wicket now for the left-hander and bowls a flatter delivery on off. Rishabh Pant hangs back and pushes it out on the off side for one.
Rishabh Pant is the next batter.
9.4
W
Mohammad Nawaz to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT! Suryakumar Yadav holes out here and India lose their third wicket. On a length and around middle, SKY gets a big stride forward and looks for that lofted slog sweep. The ball though comes off the top edge and goes straight down the throat of Asif Ali at deep square leg. Ali holds on to a simple chance and SKY is unable to replicate his antics from the last game. Mohammad Nawaz gets into the wickets column too.
9.3
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Virat Kohli, Nicely flighted, around middle and leg. Virat Kohli tries to use his feet again but ends up heaving it off the inner half of the bat through mid-wicket for just a single.
9.2
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller length, at the stumps. Suryakumar Yadav sweeps it towards the square leg fielder for a single.
9.1
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Virat Kohli, Nawaz pulls back the length and bowls it on off, Kohli steps out and drives it through mid off for a single.
9
over
9 | 9 Runs |
HH: 88/2
8.6
1
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, Fuller length, onto the leg stump. Virat Kohli pushes it to square leg for a single. Kohli wants two but Suryakumar Yadav isn't interested.
8.5
1
Shadab Khan to Suryakumar Yadav, On the shorter side and at the stumps, this is pulled away down to long on for one more.
8.4
1
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, Short and on off. Virat Kohli lofts it towards the long on fielder for a single.
8.3
4
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Just short and to add insult to injury, the ball runs away into the fence as well. Just a touch shorter and around off, turning away. Kohli looks for the extravagant drive but gets a thickish outside edge. Naseem Shah at backward point dives forward but the ball eludes him and it will be a boundary.
8.2
1
Shadab Khan to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller, outside off. Suryakumar Yadav goes hard at the ball but the fielder at covers gets a hand to it and stops a certain boundary. Just the single then.
8.1
1
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, Nicely tossed up, around off, Virat Kohli steps out and drills it down to long off for just a single.
8
over
8 | 8 Runs |
HH: 79/2
7.6
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Virat Kohli, Fuller length, onto the leg stump. Virat Kohli pushes it through mid-wicket for a single.
7.5
2
Mohammad Nawaz to Virat Kohli, Excellent running! Around off, Kohli drives it on the up and towards long off. The batters push hard for two and get it with ease.
7.4
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Virat Kohli, Fuller length, on off. Virat Kohli pushes it to the fielder at covers.
7.3
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Virat Kohli, Length, angling it into middle, Virat Kohli blocks it off the front foot.
7.2
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller length, onto the off stump. Suryakumar Yadav pushes it through deep cover for a single.
7.1
4
Mohammad Nawaz to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! The lofted extra cover drive! Floated up, full and outside off, Suryakumar Yadav shimmies down the track and goes inside-out over extra cover for a boundary.
7
over
7 | 9 Runs |
HH: 71/2
6.6
4
Shadab Khan to Virat Kohli, FOUR! That was short, outside off. Virat Kohli was quick to go on the backfoot and hit it through mid-wicket for a boundary. A good way to end the over.
6.5
1
Shadab Khan to Suryakumar Yadav, Quicker one, attacking the stumps, Suryakumar Yadav eases it in front of mid-wicket and picks up a single.
6.4
0
Shadab Khan to Suryakumar Yadav, Short, outside off. That was quick. Suryakumar Yadav tries to cut that one but is beaten by the pace and the ball goes through to the keeper.
6.3
0
Shadab Khan to Suryakumar Yadav, Play and a miss! Quicker and just a tad shorter, outside off. Suryakumar Yadav looks to cut off the back foot but the ball turns away and there is a bit of an extra bounce as well. SKY gets beaten past the outside edge.
6.2
4
Shadab Khan to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! That's SKY for you! Slightly short, outside off. Suryakumar Yadav cuts it through point for a boundary.
Suryakumar Yadav walks in.
6.1
W
Shadab Khan to KL Rahul, OUT! TAKEN! A wicket off the very first ball for Shadab Khan and India have now lost both their openers. Shadab tosses it up around leg stump, KL Rahul skips down the track and looks to smoke it over long on. But he doesn't quite get to the pitch of the ball and ends up hitting it flat towards long on. Mohammad Nawaz over there takes an excellent low catch and Pakistan are slowly but surely making a comeback into the game.
Shadab Khan comes into the attack now.
6
over
6 | 8 Runs |
HH: 62/1
5.6
1
Haris Rauf to KL Rahul, Slower ball, fuller and outside off. KL Rahul pushes it to cover, but the overthrow by the fielder doesn't hit the stump and the fielder at short square leg misses to collect it. The batters steal a single. At the end of the Powerplay, India are 62/1!
5.5
0
Haris Rauf to KL Rahul, Perfect length, on off, Rahul stays back and defends it out on the off side.
5.4
0
Haris Rauf to KL Rahul, On a good length, outside off. KL Rahul knocks it but finds the fielder at covers. Dot.
5.3
1
Haris Rauf to Virat Kohli, Virat Kohli is off the mark! Good length, around off, Kohli bunts it out on the off side and picks up a quick single.
5.3
5
Haris Rauf to Virat Kohli, FIVE WIDES! Bangs a way shorter one on leg, Virat Kohli leaves it alone. The keeper fails to grab it as well as the ball races the fine leg fence. Bonus runs those for India.
5.2
1
Haris Rauf to KL Rahul, On a good length, onto middle and leg. KL Rahul pushes it to mid-wicket for a single.
Virat Kohli is the new batter in.
5.1
W
Haris Rauf to Rohit Sharma, OUT! CAUGHT! Haris Rauf comes back strongly and does provide the breakthrough for Pakistan. Rauf rolls his fingers over the ball and serves it on a fuller length around off, Rohit Sharma goes too hard at it and looks to send it into orbit. It does go really high but off the toe end of the bat and around mid-wicket. Fakhar Zaman moves to his right from mid on and looks to grab it but the ball goes right through his hands. Luckily for Pakistan, Khushdil Shah is right beside him and the ball lands in his palms. Rohit departs after a quick start.
Who will bowl the final over of the Powerplay? It will be Haris Rauf!
5
over
5 | 8 Runs |
HH: 54/0
4.6
2
Mohammad Nawaz to KL Rahul, Fuller again, KL Rahul lofts it but doesn't get the power right. The ball goes in the air and lands safely at long on. The fielder chases it. They collect two.
4.5
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one, on middle, Rohit Sharma flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one again.
4.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz to KL Rahul, Slightly shorter this time down the leg side, KL Rahul moves across and works it to mid-wicket for one.
4.3
0
Mohammad Nawaz to KL Rahul, Fuller and on off, KL Rahul eases it to covers.
4.2
4
Mohammad Nawaz to KL Rahul, FOUR! Fifty up for India in next to no time. Touch fuller and on off, KL Rahul drills it over mid off for a boundary.
4.1
0
Mohammad Nawaz to KL Rahul, Slightly shorter angling into the batter, KL Rahul shuffles across and eases it to covers. Dot.
Spin for the first time as Mohammad Nawaz has been brought into the attack.
4
over
4 | 12 Runs |
HH: 46/0
3.6
0
Haris Rauf to Rohit Sharma, A couple of dots to end an expensive first over by Haris Rauf, 12 coming off it. Length ball, pushed a bit wide outside off, Rohit stays back and dabs it towards point.
3.5
0
Haris Rauf to Rohit Sharma, Goes full and straight now, Rohit Sharma eases it towards mid on.
3.4
1
Haris Rauf to KL Rahul, Pacy delivery, around the top of off, KL Rahul plays it late and to the right of the fielder at third man for a run.
3.3
1
Haris Rauf to Rohit Sharma, Good length this time, angling it into the body. Rohit tucks it leg side and picks up a single.
3.2
6
Haris Rauf to Rohit Sharma, SIX! WOW! Rohit Sharma just knew a short ball was coming. It is shorter but at a very good height for the batter, around off and pulled all the way over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
3.1
4
Haris Rauf to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! No matter who the bowler is, the Indian batters are going after everyone. Rauf starts off with a fullish delivery around off, Rohit Sharma hangs back and just thumps it over wide mid off and picks up a boundary.
Haris Rauf comes in as first change.
3
over
3 | 14 Runs |
HH: 34/0
2.6
6
Naseem Shah to KL Rahul, SIX! Up and over! Fuller and on middle, KL Rahul lofts it down the ground between long on and long off for a maximum. Fantastic start for India.
2.5
0
Naseem Shah to KL Rahul, Bowls it outside off, KL Rahul defends it to point. Dot.
2.4
1
Naseem Shah to Rohit Sharma, On a length and outside off, Rohit Sharma looks to block it but gets an outside edge towards third man. The fielder makes a good stop at the boundary line. They collect one.
2.3
0
Naseem Shah to Rohit Sharma, Fuller and on middle, Rohit Sharma flicks it but finds the fielder at mid-wicket.
2.2
1
Naseem Shah to KL Rahul, On a length and down the middle, KL Rahul gently flicks it to backward square leg for one.
2.1
6
Naseem Shah to KL Rahul, SIX! KL Rahul joins the party now! This is fuller and on off, slower too, KL Rahul nonchalantly lofts it over the wide long off fence for a maximum.
2
over
2 | 9 Runs |
HH: 20/0
1.6
1
Mohammad Hasnain to KL Rahul, Fuller one on middle, KL Rahul eases it to mid on for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the non striker's end but misses. One run.
1.5
2
Mohammad Hasnain to KL Rahul, Touch fuller and on off, KL Rahul lofts it but doesn't get the power right. It goes over extra cover. The fielder from inside the ring chases it. They collect two.
1.4
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Rohit Sharma, Hasnain is really steaming in now and bowls this one around 148 clicks! Good length again, Rohit Sharma eases it to mid on for one.
1.3
4
Mohammad Hasnain to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma has made up his mind here. This is on a length and on off, Rohit Sharma knocks it over mid off for a boundary.
1.2
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Rohit Sharma, Slightly shorter, at 146 clicks and with some extra bounce as well, Rohit Sharma looks to play at it but misses. Close!
1.1
1
Mohammad Hasnain to KL Rahul, Length ball down the middle, KL Rahul covers his line and guides it to third man. They cross.
Mohammad Hasnain to bowl from the opposite end.
1
over
1 | 11 Runs |
HH: 11/0
0.6
6
Naseem Shah to Rohit Sharma, SIX! KABOOM! Rohit Sharma gets the first maximum of the match in the very first over. This one lands on a length and on middle, Rohit Sharma heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. Good start for India.
0.5
0
Naseem Shah to Rohit Sharma, Good length and outside off, Rohit Sharma eases it to mid off. Dot.
0.4
4
Naseem Shah to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Up and over. Slightly shorter again, Rohit Sharma dances down the track and lofts it over extra covers for a one bounce boundary! Rohit is off the mark in style.
0.3
0
Naseem Shah to Rohit Sharma, Slightly shorter this time and just outside off, Rohit Sharma makes a tight leave.
0.2
1
Naseem Shah to KL Rahul, On a length again, outside off, KL Rahul guides it past backward point and gets off that mark. Single is taken and India are underway!
0.1
0
Naseem Shah to KL Rahul, Naseem Shah starts right on the money! It is a length ball outside off, KL Rahul defends it to point. A dot to start with.
We are done with the pre-game formalities and it is now time to play! The umpires are out in the middle as the Pakistani players can be seen in a huddle. The Indian opening pair of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma too make their way out to the middle. Naseem Shah has been handed the new ball and is ready to speed in. Two slips in place as well. Let's play...
We are minutes away from the start of play but as is the norm in these multi-nation tournaments, the two sets of players will first lineup for their respective national anthems. It will be Pakistan's national anthem first followed by the national anthem of India.
Hardik Pandya is down for a quick chat. He says that he needed a break and had a good rest in the last match. Further says that he has got a good training session for this big game and he feels refreshed. Adds that he loves the crowd around but his wife and his family are not around. Finishes by saying that he is the kind of person that sits in the room and tastes different food items but now he is more focused on the game and needs to be calm and win the game.
PITCH REPORT - Sanjay Manjrekar is pitchside. He says that there is an even covering of grass on this one. Wasim Akram joins him and says that it is totally different from Sharjah, it is slightly drier but there will be good carry and the team winning the toss should look to bowl first. Also goes on to add that there hasn't been any dew so it won't matter that much.
The Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma says that they would have bowled first as well. Further says that they need to play well and assess a good score. Adds that they have to be good from the start and not worry about external pressure. Says that injury is something that they cannot control and Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out. Finishes by saying that Hardik Pandya comes back to the team and Deepak Hooda and Ravi Bishnoi will start as well.
Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan says that they will bowl first. Adds that for them it is important to put pressure on India. Further says that they have a lot of takeaways from their previous loss against India. Ends by saying that the message for the boys is to play well and give their best. Says that Mohammad Hasnain comes in for Shahnawaz Dahani.
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain (In for Shahnawaz Dahani).
India (Playing XI) - KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Deepak Hooda (In for Ravindra Jadeja), Hardik Pandya (In for Dinesh Karthik), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi (In for Avesh Khan), Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh.
TOSS - The crowd is electric and the two captains are out in the middle for the toss. Babar Azam calls it correctly and Pakistan will BOWL first.
India
KL Rahul
Bat/Bow
Rohit Sharma
CAP/Bat/Bow
Virat Kohli
Bat/Bow
Suryakumar Yadav
Bat/Bow
Rishabh Pant
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Deepak Hooda
Bat/Bow
Hardik Pandya
Bat/Bow
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bat/Bow
Ravi Bishnoi
Bat/Bow
Yuzvendra Chahal
Bat/Bow
Arshdeep Singh
Bat/Bow
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Babar Azam
CAP/Bat/Bow
Fakhar Zaman
Bat/Bow
Iftikhar Ahmed
Bat/Bow
Khushdil Shah
Bat/Bow
Shadab Khan
Bat/Bow
Asif Ali
Bat/Bow
Mohammad Nawaz
Bat/Bow
Haris Rauf
Bat/Bow
Mohammad Hasnain
Bat/Bow
Naseem Shah
Bat/Bow