14 October,2023 07:28 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan were bundled in 42.5 overs (Pic: AFP)
Pakistan's collapse against India in Ahmedabad, despite being off to a brisk start in their ICC World Cup 2023 group stage match, made them the second team in this World Cup that could not hit a six in the entire innings.
From 155/2, Pakistan collapsed and lost all their wickets, reaching a score of 191 in the marquee clash against India.
Australia also could not score a six during their match against South Africa in Lucknow earlier this week. Australia have lost both their opening matches in the World Cup.
Pakistan's top-order failed to step up as they lost their last eight wickets for only 36 runs.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl first after winning the toss might have raised a few eye-brows but the Indian team always had things under control despite a 72-run third wicket stand between skipper Babar Azam (50 off 58 balls) and Mohammed Rizwan (49 off 69 balls). This is Pakistan's third-worst collapse in the ODI format.
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Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Hardik Pandya cracked open Pakistan's batting lineup as Kuldeep Yadav dazzled with his spin.
Pakistan were bundled in 42.5 overs. Captain Babar Azam had the highest score for Pakistan at 50, which came from 58 balls. Mohammad Rizwan scored 49.
India, meanwhile, lost the returning Shubman Gill for 16 but Rohit kept up the charge with three fours and two sixes to put the team on course for an eighth win in eight meetings with Pakistan in World Cups.
Indian fans painted the Narendra Modi Stadium here blue and vigorously supported the home team. This is the eighth Cricket World Cup clash between the arch-rivals. India has won all the previous seven encounters between the two sides.
(With inputs from agencies)
