Pakistan registered a dominating 10-wicket win over India in the much-awaited fourth match of the super-12 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai. After winning, the toss, the Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam asked the arch-rivals to bat first and his bowlers, especially, Shaheen Afridi didn’t disappoint as India was two down in the first three overs itself. It was a brilliant bowling display from Afridi as he send back Rohit Sharma for a golden duck.
Team India was reeling after the powerplay at 36/3 with Hasan Ali dismissing Suryakumar Yadav in the sixth over. However, then Rishabh Pant came out in the middle to get the team on track along with the skipper, Virat Kohli as they started building a partnership.
After the damage control from Pant and Kohli, India was going on a decent way at 66/3 after the 11-over mark, Rishabh Pant decided to go bonkers and smashed two back-to-back sixes off Hasan Ali. However, Pant gt out in teh very next over of Shadab Khan trying to go for another six. Ravindra Jadeja came out to bat but he failed to do much as he scored 13 off 13 balls, but Virat Kohli scored 10th fifty in T20 World Cups (most by any batter), he was eventually dismissed by Afridi on 57 off 49 balls.
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In the penultimate over of the innings, India churned out 17 runs owing to an overthrow from Afridi on the free-hit. However, Hardik Pandya also failed to do much in the final over and got out eventually. The men in blue only managed to reach a total of 151/7 in their quota of 20 overs.
During the chase, nothing went in the favor of the men in blue as the Indian bowlers failed to take a wicket in the powerplay as Pakistan openers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan 43 runs. They batter brilliantly in the middle overs and kept on milking runs and kept on scoring odd boundaries and eventually they managed to take the men in green over the line without losing a wicket and 13 balls to spare. While Rizwan scored 79 off 5 balls, the Pakistan skipper scored 68 off 52 balls.
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India had never lost a World Cup game, 50-overs or T20, to Pakistan, and finally, the streak has ended and Pakistan has done it brilliantly. This isn’t just a win over arch-rival in a big tournament, it’s also a win that gives a testament to the point that Pakistan is one of the favorites to win the title.
Here are some of teh reactions from the fans after Pakistan’s win:
This is the first time any team has defeated India by 10 wickets in a T20I match.#INDvPAK #PAKvIND #T20WorldCup
— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) October 24, 2021
Congrats Pakistan! After a turbulent few months and less than ideal preparation – an incredible performance to announce themselves in this tournament. India will be back but a big reality check for sure. #INDvPAK #T20WorldCup
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) October 24, 2021
Clinical rizwan and babar 👌 big statement by Pakistan 👏👏
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) October 24, 2021
Kya baat hai. MashAllah.
Chhaa gayay. pic.twitter.com/vDPeEePntC— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 24, 2021
Stunning win for @TheRealPCB Very well played @babarazam258 @iMRizwanPak @iShaheenAfridi #T20WorldCup This tournament is anybodies #INDvPAK
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) October 24, 2021
Tough day for india 🇮🇳 and @ManUtd I’m sure they will bounce back ! Congratulations to Pakistan 🇵🇰 and Liverpool ! #timeforbed 😢😓
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 24, 2021
Finally the jinx is over winning against India in World Cups. What a thumping win by boys in green… #PakVsInd #PakistanZindabad #T20WorldCup
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) October 24, 2021
Just remember this: What India is feeling like right now, Pak has been going through it for 29 years now.
And they've finally reversed the table. Give them absolute credit.
Whether India was good or bad, it doesn't matter. Fact is — Pakistan was brilliant…#T20WorldCup2021
— KSR (@KShriniwasRao) October 24, 2021
History been made ..Love you BOYS @TheRealPCB #INDvPAK
— Sohail Tanveer (@sohailmalik614) October 24, 2021
Masterclass of note! #Pakistan #simplysensational @TheRealPCB @babarazam258 @iMRizwanPak #wattawonderfuleffort 👏😎🇵🇰
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) October 24, 2021
What a day . History it is ! Breathtaking @babarazam258 brilliant @iMRizwanPak exceptional @iShaheenAfridi . 👏👏👏👏👏👏
— Salman Butt (@im_SalmanButt) October 24, 2021
Dream of the Decades 😌
Just wow @babarazam258 @iMRizwanPak 🙌🏽👍🏽@iShaheenAfridi 👊🏽 @TheRealPCB
💚💛#PakVsInd #T20WorldCup2021 #pak— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) October 24, 2021
Rizwan MOM, created the momentum in the PP putting the pressure on the Indian bowlers. #PakVsInd #INDvPAK #T20WorldCup
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) October 24, 2021
To dil tutaa akhirkaar.Hamare padosi Achha khele aaj. I’m believer, India will be back. #INDvPAK
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 24, 2021
