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Updated October 25th, 2021 at 16:59 IST

India vs Pakistan Highlights, T20 World Cup 2021: India lose match by 10 wickets

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Reported by: Azhar Mohamed
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4: 59 IST, October 25th 2021

Pakistan brought to an end India's near-three-decade domination of them on the world stage by defeating them by 10 wickets in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Intent on breaking their run of losses, Pakistan restricted India to 151 for seven after electing to field in the T20 showpiece's blockbuster game. Pakistan then made light work of the target of 152, completing the win with 13 balls to spare.

Skipper Babar Azam stroked his way to 68 while his opening partner, Mohammad Rizwan, smashed 79 as the Indian bowlers struggled to contain the two batters.

Earlier, captain Virat Kohli led from the front with a half-century as India recovered from a disastrous start to post a challenging total. Besides Kohli's 49-ball 57, Rishabh Pant slammed 39 in 30 deliveries.

Sent into bat after the coin landed in favour of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam at the toss, India were off to the worst possible start as they lost both their prolific openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul within three overs with just six runs on the board.

Doing most of the initial damage was the lanky left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi (3/31 in 4 overs), who had Rohit trapped in front of the wicket for a duck and then bowled Rahul after the batsman had run three singes.

Kohli and Pant then joined forces to add 53 runs in quick time before the latter was caught out by leg-spinner Shadab Khan (1/22 in four overs) off his own bowling in the 13th over.

Brief scores: India: 151/7 in 20 overs (Virat Kohli 57, Rishabh Pant 39; Shaheen Afridi 3/31) vs Pakistan.

Pakistan: 152 for no loss in 17.5 overs (Babar Azam 68 not out, Mohammad Rizwan 79 not out).

(PTI)

11: 22 IST, October 24th 2021

Speaking at the post-match, Virat Kohli said that India failed to execute their plans properly, and failed to get off to a good start and also weren't able to pick up early wickets. "We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat, they gave us absolutely no chances. It played slow in the first half and hitting through the line was not that easy as it was in the second half, after 10 overs. We needed those 15-20 extra runs and for that, we needed a good start but Pakistan's bowling didn't allow us to get those extra runs. We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last" he said 

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11: 18 IST, October 24th 2021

The Indian bowlers looked off-colour as they failed to stop Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from helping Pakistan secure an astonishing 10-wicket win over India. (Babar Azam 68 not out, Mohammad  Rizwan 79 not out)

Team India will now shift their focus to the next clash against another tough opponent, New Zealand. 

11: 05 IST, October 24th 2021

And Pakistan beat India for the first time in World Cup history and by 10 wickets and 13 balls to spare. A sensational win for Babar Azam and Co.

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10: 54 IST, October 24th 2021

Pakistan now needs 17 runs from 18 balls and they have all ten wickets in hand. If India lose, this will be the first time they lose a T20I by 10 wickets

10: 47 IST, October 24th 2021

Seven runs of the Shami over. Pakistan now needs run a ball to win this contest. 24 needed from 24

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10: 41 IST, October 24th 2021

India brings back Bumrah as they are desperate for a wicket but Pakistan are still steady. Both the Pakistani openers have reached their 50s and look set as the game enters its final phase. 

10: 33 IST, October 24th 2021

India are looking in trouble now. Babar Azam gets to the fifty with a six, and in the next ball, Pakistan reach the 100 mark. 

Pakistan now needs 51 runs off 42 balls and have all ten wickets in hand. 

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10: 20 IST, October 24th 2021

At the halfway stage, Pakistan haven't lost a wicket and have managed to get 71 runs on the board. Can India still go on to win it from here? A very daunting task but they will be 3-4 wickets for the next 20-30 runs. 

10: 10 IST, October 24th 2021

The 50 is up for Pakistan and they are well ahead in the contest at the moment. Eight overs are up and India haven't picked up a wicket yet. 

Pakistan are 52/0 after eight

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10: 00 IST, October 24th 2021

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have got Pakistan off to a good start. India needs to strike early. These are two valuable wickets and if India get them they can hope to come back into the game. 

9: 46 IST, October 24th 2021

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have got Pakistan off to a good start. India need a quick wicket or two to put in pressure on the Pakistanis

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9: 33 IST, October 24th 2021

It's time for the chase. Pakistan have skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan make way to the crease. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will open the bowling for India. 

9: 31 IST, October 24th 2021

Jasprit Bumrah will have to play a key role if India are to win this contest. The speedster currently has 59 wickets in 50 matches and will look to add more to his tally. 

The bowling lineup will need to pick up early wickets if they are to put pressure on their opposition. Bhuvi and Shami need to support Bumrah from early on

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9: 26 IST, October 24th 2021

India have managed to get a defendable total. At one stage it looked impossible and they have done well to get to this stage. But the way India recovered it did look like they will get to a total of more around 160. 

Will this be enough to get them a win over Pakistan? Remember Pakistan has never beaten India in the five T20 World Cup clashes between the two sides. But it is also to note that Pakistan have won each of their last 11 T20Is in UAE. Who will have the final laugh? We'll find out on the other side 

9: 19 IST, October 24th 2021

Hardik Pandya has failed to get a big score, he skies the ball in an attempt of a six and Babar completes an easy catch 

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9: 11 IST, October 24th 2021

And Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked up the big wicket of Virat Kohli. Thick outside edge and the keeper takes an easy catch. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will now be the new man in. Can India get to 150 from here> 

9: 06 IST, October 24th 2021

Change of pace and Jadeja skies the ball towards deep mid-wicket. Mohammad Nawaz takes a good catch. 

Hardik Pandya needs to go from ball one, it's beyond time that India accelerates. 

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9: 02 IST, October 24th 2021

India will be hoping to catch up and make a match out of it. Just four runs of the 17th over, not very ideal at this stage of an innings when India were 110 in 15 overs. 

8: 52 IST, October 24th 2021

15 overs up and India finally get to 100. The onus will now be on Virat Kohli and Jadeja to get India to a fighting total here. 10 runs per over and India can get to 150. Remember this is the same pitch from yesterday's West Indies vs England game

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8: 46 IST, October 24th 2021

The Indian skipper has a great batting record at T20 World Cups. Not to forget he won the man of the series in both of the last two T20 World Cup (2014 and 2016). 

Virat Kohli will now be key for India as India are four down for 96 in 14 overs. 

8: 41 IST, October 24th 2021

And Shadab Khan gets his man. Rishabh Pant perishes to a mistimed slog sweep but has scored a few vital runs for India.

India are now 84/3 in 12.3 

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8: 34 IST, October 24th 2021

Rishab Pant has decided to go the explosive way and that is now two back-to-back one-handed sixes. India slowly getting back into the game. 

India are now 81/3 at the end of 12 overs. 

8: 29 IST, October 24th 2021

After 10 overs India are 60 for 3. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant are slowly building a partnership here. Keeping wickets will be key here. India can still get to a defendable total. 

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8: 18 IST, October 24th 2021

Pakistan are now going for spin from both ends. Hafeez is into the attack

 

7.4 the keeper makes a loud appeal for caught behind and looks extremely confident and he has Babar Azam to go for a review right away. However, the Ultra Edge shows that there is no bat involved. Pakistan lose a review

8: 06 IST, October 24th 2021

At the end of the powerplay overs, India finds themselves at 36/3. Not a good start for India so far, but with Virat and Pant out in the middle, the fans will keep their hopes alive. 

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8: 03 IST, October 24th 2021

And India continues to lose early wickets just when it looked like Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav were beginning the repair work. SKY falls

7: 56 IST, October 24th 2021

Shaheen Shah Afridi is back for his third. Pakistan are looking to put pressure on the Indian batters. The bowler has been unplayable so far, but will be up against Virat Kohli, whose batting records speak for itself

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7: 53 IST, October 24th 2021

India have lost the big wicket of Rohit and Rahul but India still has depth in their batting. Suryakumar Yadav however, has managed to get two boundaries, something to cheer for the Indian fans. 

7: 47 IST, October 24th 2021

Another inswinging delivery from Shaheen Afridi and India lose KL Rahul. CLEAN BOWLED. No wonder why this pacer is highly spoken off as one of the best in the world. 

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7: 42 IST, October 24th 2021

Pakistan have now turned to Imad Wasim to bowl from the other end. The spinners have done well on this track, This is the same pitch where the West Indies bundled out for 55 yesterday

7: 38 IST, October 24th 2021

A full delivery and Shaheen Afridi strikes! Not the start India would have wanted. A golden duck for Rohit Sharma. 

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7: 33 IST, October 24th 2021

Shaheen Shah Afridi will start the proceedings for Pakistan with the ball as Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul walk out to the middle

7: 18 IST, October 24th 2021

Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma recalled the last delivery of the final match of the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup, where India beat Pakistan to win its maiden title

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7: 12 IST, October 24th 2021

Babar Azam for Pakistan: "We're going to bowl. It looks like a good wicket and we want to put some pressure on them. The dew factor is another reason. We are very happy with our preparation and are looking forward to this game. Our bowling is known to trouble teams but we have a slight edge in our batting with some senior pros in the side. From the twelve we named, Haider Ali is not playing

Virat Kohli for India:  "To be honest we would have bowled first but the toss is not in your control. Luckily we have a balance where we can adapt to whatever happens at the toss. We have the balance to set a total as well. We have to stay as professional as possible. We need to stay focused on the process on the field. I know it is a big game for everyone around the world but we need to be focused on the game and be professional in our plans. The pitch is much more evenly rolled and there is not much grass which was the case during the IPL. The four not playing today are Ishan Kishan, Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Rahul Chahar".

7: 06 IST, October 24th 2021

Pakistan's playing XI: Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hassan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

India's playing XI: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (C), Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

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7: 05 IST, October 24th 2021

Pakistan have won the toss and have elected to bowl first. 

6: 27 IST, October 24th 2021

Speaking at the pre-match presser Indian skipper Virat Kohli discussed about India's sixth bowling option and spoke about the chances that  Hardik Pandya could be seen bowling.

"Well, I honestly feel that Hardik Pandya presently with his physical condition is getting better in terms of being prepared to bowl at least two overs for us at a certain stage in this tournament and we strongly believe we can make the most of the opportunity we have at our hand till the time he starts bowling. We have considered a couple of other options to chip in with overs so we are not bothered about that all" he said.

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6: 09 IST, October 24th 2021

Former England batter Nasser Hussain stated that Team India are not clear favourites and highlighted two problems the team could face. Read more to find out why the former English international feels so. 

5: 54 IST, October 24th 2021

As India begin their World Cup campaign, let's take a look at the leading wicket-takers for India in the T20 World Cup

 

 

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5: 22 IST, October 24th 2021

The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. Here are the Live Streaming details as to Where and When to watch the T20 World Cup India vs Pakistan in India, UAE, and the UK.

5: 20 IST, October 24th 2021

India:  KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah

Pakistan:  Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi

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5: 13 IST, October 24th 2021

Match 16 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 will see India and Pakistan square off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Team India, led by Virat Kohli, will come into this game high on confidence after defeating England and Australia in the warm-ups. 

Babar Azam led Pakistan, on the other hand, played out a win against West Indies, but slumped to a defeat against South Africa in the 2nd warm-up game.  

This clash will be the sixth clash between the two arch-rivals, In head to head, Pakistan have lost to India in all of the five previous meetings.

Published October 24th, 2021 at 17:13 IST

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