Indian cricket team continued their dominating performance over Pakistan in the ODI World Cups when Rohit Sharma-led side beat Babar Azam's men by seven-wickets in ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 match. Some clinical bowling from India's bowlers led to Pakistan's downfall as they were bundled out for 191 after they were in a dominating position at 151/2. In reply, Rohit Sharma continued his sublime form with a well made 86 whereas Shreyas Iyer also scored a half-century as India reached the target in 30.3 overs. (Highlights | Scorecard | Match Report | Full Coverage)
Before the game, former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar had tweeted a photo of him alongside Sachin Tendulkar stating, "Kal agar asa kuch kerna hai, toh #ThandRakh (If you want to do something like this tomorrow, keep cool)."
However, after India's victory over Pakistan, Sachin Tendulkar took to the social media platform to reply to Akhtar by saying, My friend, aap ka advice follow kiya aur sab kuch billlkoool THANDA rakha (I followed your advice and kept everything cool)…"
Earlier, skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with a 63-ball 86 as India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in a much-anticipated World Cup clash here on Saturday.
The hosts thus registered their third win in as many outings in the tournament, while Pakistan suffered their first defeat after winning two matches. It was also India's eighth successive win over Pakistan in World Cups dating back to 1992.
Indian bowlers fired in unison to dismiss Pakistan for 191 after Rohit opted to field first.
Then, riding on Rohit's knock, India completed the chase in 30.3 overs at a packed Narendra Modi Stadium.
The fast bowling trio of Jaspirt Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Hardik Pandya took two wickets each.
Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed with two wickets apiece as Pakistan were bowled out in 42.5 overs.
Skipper Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 50 off 58 balls while Mohammad Rizwan made 49 off 69 balls.
From 155 for two, Pakistan collapsed to 191 all out.
(With PTI input)
