Updated 14 October 2023 at 20:17 IST

Big Highlight/ '8-0 ki haar': Virender Sehwag's epic response to Shoaib Akhtar's jibe at India is absolute gold

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag gave a trolling reply to former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar on his subtle dig on Pakistan's batting collapse vs India.

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Virender Sehwag and Shoaib Akhtar
Virender Sehwag and Shoaib Akhtar | Image: AP

The Indian cricket team is taking on Pakistan in its second match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Team India has never lost a 50-over World Cup match against the Pakistani team and will aim to continue its undefeatable record. The Indian team is once again favourites to win the IND vs PAK CWC 2023 clash as they just need 192 runs to win the match. 

3 things you need to know 

  • Pakistan was bundled for a score of 191 runs in their first innings 
  • The Pakistani team faced a major batting collapse and lost eight wickets for just 36 runs 
  • The ‘Men in Blue’ are currently placed in the third spot on the CWC 2023 points table 

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Virender Sehwag shuts down Shoaib Akhtar with a ‘million dollar’ reply

The Pakistan cricket started off well and was 154/2 at one stage with skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan well set at the crease. However, the Pakistani team's joy didn't last long as they slumped down from 154/2 to 191/10. Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar also tweeted about Pakistan's horrible batting performance and wrote: 

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag gave an epic reply to Shoaib Akhtar's tweet and wrote: 

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Team India decimate Pakistan in Ahmedabad 

The Indian cricket team didn't find any trouble in chasing down the total of 192 runs and won the match by a dominating margin of 7 wickets. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma scored 86 runs off 63 balls but Bumrah was adjudged the Player of the Match. The Indian bowlers also put up a brilliant show and leaving Shardul Thakur every bowler picked up two wickets each. 

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Published By : Yash Bhati

Published On: 14 October 2023 at 20:00 IST