The India vs Pakistan ODI Cricket World Cup match turned out to be fairly a celebratory affair for the Indian cricket group followers. Within the Cricket World Cup group stage match in Ahmedabad on Saturday, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket group dominated all features of the sport to register a seven-wicket win and go on prime of the Cricket World Cup factors desk. Indian bowlers saved a decent leash on the Pakistan batters, who went from 155/2 to 191 all out, after Rohit Sharma had opted to bowl first.
Then, Indian cricket group captain Rohit Sharma (86) and Shreyas Iyer (53*) ensured that India attain the 192-run goal in simply 30.3 overs. Even with a low complete, it was anticipated that Pakistan would ship a struggle, particularly with the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali of their ranks. Although Shaheen took the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, he didn’t look menacing.
The truth is, former Indian cricket group coach Ravi Shastri was not impressed with him in any respect. When India had gone previous the 150-mark, Ravi Shastri was commentating on the match throughout the twenty first over of the Indian innings. Throughout that point, Ravi Shastri made an fascinating remark.
“Shaheen Shah Afridi koi Wasim Akrram nahi nahi. Woh dalenge new ball ke saath toh nikal sakte hai wicket. Acche bowler hai. However itna bhi zyada chadhane ka kuch nahi hai. Jab hai theek thak toh bolna chahiye theek thaak. Chadhake nahi bolna chahiye ki bahut zabardast hai. Nahi hai yeh manna padega. Settle for karo (Shaheen Afridi isn’t any Wasim Akram. He can choose wickets with the brand new ball. He is an effective bowler. However there may be nothing to hype a lot. When somebody is okay, then you must say okay. You do not have to hype that any individual is nice. It’s important to settle for it.),” Ravi Shastri stated whereas commentating on the India vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup match.
India bowled out Pakistan for 191 after their rivals collapsed from 155-2.
India then overhauled the entire with 117 balls to spare to increase their unbeaten streak in opposition to their neighbours to eight within the 50-over showpiece event.
Rohit stood out in his 63-ball knock laced with six fours and 6 sixes to maintain India, who started the occasion as favourites to win the title, unbeaten of their three matches on this version.
Pakistan now have two wins and one defeat within the 10-nation event.
“There is no such thing as a doubt about it that the bowlers arrange the sport for us once more as we speak. It was an excellent effort,” stated Rohit.
“I do not assume it was a 190 pitch. At one stage we have been taking a look at 270-280 however they got here again and confirmed grit and that claims so much concerning the guys.”
With AFP inputs
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