IND vs PAK World Cup 2023: In a highly anticipated World Cup match on Saturday, India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets, powered by skipper Rohit Sharma’s 63-ball 86. Thus, the hosts earned their third victory in as many tournament games, while Pakistan, who had previously won two games, suffered their first loss. In World Cups dating back to 1992, India defeated Pakistan eight times in a row. Rohit chose to field first, and the Indian bowlers blasted in sync to remove Pakistan for 191.
At a crowded Narendra Modi Stadium, India finished the chase in 30.3 overs thanks to Rohit’s performance. Jaspirt Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Hardik Pandya, a quick bowling trio, each claimed two wickets. As Pakistan was bowled out in 42.5 overs, spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also made a contribution by each taking two wickets.
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Mohammad Rizwan hit 49 off 69 balls, while Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam scored 50 off 58. Pakistan lost from 155 for two to 191 all out. Brief ratings: Pakistan lost against India, 192/3 in 30.3 overs (Rohit Sharma 86, Shreyas Iyer 53 not out), by 7 wickets, scoring 191 all out in 42.5 overs (Babar Azam 50, Mohammad Rizwan 49; Jasprit Bumrah 2/19, Mohammed Siraj 2/50, Kuldeep Yadav 2/35, and Ravindra Jadeja 2/38).
