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Home » Cricket » Series » ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019

India vs Pakistan, Live Score, Match 22, ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019

Date: Jun 16, 2019

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Summary
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Summary Full Scorecardहिन्दी Commentary Schedule Points Table
India

VS

Pakistan

336/5 (50.0)

212/6 (40.0)

India beat Pakistan by 89 runs (D/L method)
Man of the Match: Rohit Sharma
Series: England wins the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup

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FILTER :All | Fours | Wickets | Sixes | Half Century

India beat Pakistan by 89 runs (D/L method) | India Vs Pakistan Live Score, Match 22

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    Whoosh! Another India-Pakistan clash ends in a forgetful manner. No competition from the Men In Green at all. India move to second while Pakistan are on 7th. Will a different Team In Green have a better outing on a different day? Come Monday, June 17, 2019, Bangladesh take on West Indies in Taunton. Hopefully, we will get a better contest. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

    Victorious Indian captain, Virat Kohli, says that the pitch did not make too much of a difference throughout, except for the turn. Bides by his original decision to bowl first purely because of the overcast conditions. Is proud of the templates set by the team in each of the three wins with the batting laying the foundation and the bowlers doing their stuff. Feels that everyone is playing their roles perfectly. On Kuldeep Yadav's two wickets, breaking the century stand, Kohli says that Kuldeep was getting rhythm with every ball that he bowled and a longer spell helped him. Calls the Babar dismissal a beauty with plenty of drift and turn. On India-Pakistan rivalries becoming a damp squib, Virat says that Pakistan beat India comprehensively in the 2017 Champions Trophy final but other than that, India have always done well against them. Urges fans to watch the game, enjoy but not be too emotional. Stresses that the players treat the contest professionally. On Bhuvneshwar Kumar's injury, Kohli says that it is a slight niggle caused due to improper landing, but is nothing too serious and is hopeful of getting well soon.

    Pakistan skipper, Sarfaraz Ahmed, says that they won a good toss but could not put the ball in the right areas and praises Rohit Sharma for playing really well. On the logic behind picking two spinners, Ahmed says that the ball was turning on the pitch and Pakistan's spinners did bowl very well but credits India for batting better. With the bat, Sarfaraz says that Pakistan were going well with the bat but suddenly they lost a flurry of wickets and lost the game. Hopes to win all their remaining four games and bounce back.

    ROHIT SHARMA HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH. Rohit says that he is happy with the way India played as a team. Adds they wanted to get on the park and play the game of cricket. Mentions that it was frustrating that their last match got washed out. On his disappointment after getting out, Rohit replies that he wasn't happy with the way he played that shot and feels it was a misjudgement from his side as fine leg was br8ought up just before that ball (He got out caught at short fine leg attempting a paddle). Tells that it was a good pitch and he wanted to bat for as long as possible. Praises KL Rahul for playing really well and is happy that he took his time to settle down. Further says that they knew the opening spell was going to be threatening and their idea was to play those initial overs safely.

    Nothing much to mention for Pakistan in terms of their batting. For the second successive game, they have collapsed from a good position. For India, they have shown their reserve strength, not only with the bat but also with the ball. Kuldeep Yadav showed that he has not lost his form and can pose a threat to any opposition. Please stay tuned for the presentation.

    Towards the end, the match became more of a farce, as people were only waiting for the torture to end. The rain came again and this time, one felt for good, with Pakistan lagging behind by 86 runs in the DLS method. However, just like the 2007 final, the umpires decided to have play again and the revised target was 302 in 40 overs, which meant Pakistan needed an almost impossible 136 from 5 overs.

    During the chase, before Pakistan could suffer a blow, India suffered a blow as they lost their key bowler, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, to injury. But Vijay Shankar coming in to complete Bhuvi's unfinished over struck gold on the very first ball and claimed the prized scalp of in-form Imam-ul-Haq. Post that, a century stand developed between Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam but as the saying goes, 'one swallow doesn't make a summer'. The 104-run stand was followed by the complete disintegration of the Pakistan batting line-up. A magical ball from Kuldeep Yadav sent Babar Azam back and as it happens usually, more so with Pakistan, one wicket brought another and soon it was a procession.

    In a pressure match, (what pressure match? Ind-Pak matches rarely induce pressure these days) India were forced to use a different opening batsman to replace Shikhar Dhawan. They trusted KL Rahul to do the job and the young man didn't disappoint as he was involved in India's maiden century partnership for the first wicket against Pakistan in all World Cups. After a solid beginning, Rohit Sharma took it forward and hammered a big century and his skipper Virat Kohli also contributed with a fine half century which also made him the fastest batsman to the 11k milestone in ODIs. A powerful batting show powered the Men in Blue to a total of 336/5 in 50 overs and from thereon they were in front.

    Done and dusted. Or shall we say squashed and swatted? The day started with one question - Will it rain or will India continue their reign? The answer is - India have made it 7 in 7 against Pakistan in ICC ODI World Cups. They have given a real beating to their arch-rivals and have solidified their position in the points table. Their invincible run continues while Pakistan are in the doldrums, just over Afghanistan.

    End of over 40 ( 4 Runs )

    PAK 212/6

    Imad Wasim* 46(39)

    Shadab Khan 20(14)

    39.6

    Hardik Pandya to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, A swing and a miss to end the farce. INDIA WON BY 89 RUNS VIA DLS METHOD.

    39.5

    Hardik Pandya to Shadab Khan

    1

    1 run, Played to the point region by the batsman. They pick up a single.

    39.4

    Hardik Pandya to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Dropped short, pulled through mid-wicket for one.

    39.3

    Hardik Pandya to Shadab Khan

    1

    1 run, A yorker now, dug out towards long off for a run.

    39.2

    Hardik Pandya to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Short and outside off, Wasim slaps it through the covers. There is protection in the deep, so just a single.

    39.1

    Hardik Pandya to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Backs a long way across, Pandya follows him, bowls it outside off, Imad looks to paddle but misses.

    End of over 39 ( 12 Runs )

    PAK 208/6

    Imad Wasim* 44(35)

    Shadab Khan 18(12)

    38.6

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Goes very full this time, Wasim digs it out down to mid off for one. 12 from the over.

    Free Hit time!

    38.6

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    5nb

    no ball, FOUR, FOUR! And Bumrah has overstepped! Bumrah bowls it short and wide outside off, Wasim this time manages to put bat on ball and ramps it down to third man for a boundary.

    38.5

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Almost five penalty runs! Bumrah digs in a short ball around off, Imad tries his best to put bat on ball but misses. Dhoni fumbles and the ball nearly falls onto the helmet kept behind him.

    38.4

    Jasprit Bumrah to Shadab Khan

    1

    1 run, Width on offer outside off, it's punched from the crease to sweeper cover for a run.

    38.3

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, On a good length around off, Imad camps back and lofts it over covers for a single.

    38.2

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Play and a miss! Back of a length delivery outside off, Wasim swishes and misses.

    38.1

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Hammered down the ground, 200 up for Pakistan! Bumrah delivers it full and on middle, Imad latches onto it and drills it straight down the ground for a boundary.

    200 runs for PAK

    End of over 38 ( 14 Runs )

    PAK 196/6

    Shadab Khan* 17(11)

    Imad Wasim 34(29)

    37.6

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Shadab Khan

    2

    2 runs, Eases a full ball down through wide mid on for a couple of runs.

    37.5

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Shadab Khan

    2

    2 runs, Another aerial shot by Shadab. This time he goes with the spin and chips it over covers for a couple of runs.

    37.4

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Shadab Khan

    2

    2 runs, DROPPED BY RAHUL! Flighted leg spinner, landing full and outside off, Shadab swings across the line but fails to time it properly. KL Rahul in the deep probably took it too casually and drops a sitter. A couple of runs taken.

    37.3

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Nicely flighted delivery, full and around off, Wasim tries to play the slog sweep but it catches the inner half and rolls through mid-wicket for a run.

    37.2

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Imad Wasim

    2

    2 runs, Forces a full ball down to wide long on for a brace.

    37.1

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Imad Wasim

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Short in length and outside off, Wasim rocks back and clobbers it through extra cover for a cracking boundary. Trying his best to narrow down the deficit margin.

    30 runs for Imad Wasim

    37.1

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Imad Wasim

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, Wide! Googly but on the shorter side and way wide outside off, Wasim leaves.

    30 runs for Imad Wasim

    End of over 37 ( 10 Runs )

    PAK 182/6

    Shadab Khan* 11(8)

    Imad Wasim 27(26)

    36.6

    Jasprit Bumrah to Shadab Khan

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! That is some shot. Outside off, on a length, Shadab backs away and crunches it wide of mid off for a boundary!

    36.5

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Punches this off the back foot for a run.

    36.4

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    2

    2 runs, Short and outside off, Wasim flays it hard over point for a couple.

    36.3

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Perfect yorker, around middle, Imad initially lines up for a slog but at the last moment, adjusts to drag it towards square leg.

    36.2

    Jasprit Bumrah to Shadab Khan

    1

    1 run, Pushes this through mid on for a single.

    36.1

    Jasprit Bumrah to Shadab Khan

    2

    2 runs, Full and around off, heaved wide of long on for a couple. 128 more needed from 23 balls.

    Jasprit Bumrah comes back into the attack. He has two overs left.

    End of over 36 ( 6 Runs )

    PAK 172/6

    Shadab Khan* 4(5)

    Imad Wasim 24(23)

    35.6

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Shadab Khan

    1

    1 run, In the air... SAFE! Floated and full, wide outside off, Shadab reaches out for it and goes for the lofted shot. It takes the bottom half and just clears the in-ring fielder at covers. 6 from the over, Pakistan just looking to bat out the remaining overs, it seems.

    35.5

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Goes down on one knee and slogs it down to wide long on for a run.

    35.4

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Beaten! Shortish and outside off, Imad rocks back to cut but misses.

    35.3

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Shadab Khan

    1

    1 run, Leans forward to a full ball and pushes it through covers for one.

    35.2

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Short and outside off, this time Imad cuts it to deep point and crosses for a run.

    35.2

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Imad Wasim

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, Wide! Tossed up ball way wide outside off, Wasim allows it through.

    35.1

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Shadab Khan

    1

    1 run, Full and outside off, Shadab goes hard at it with his drive and sends it to deep cover for a run.

    The Indian players are striding out in the centre. Yuzvendra Chahal to bowl. The umpire has signalled the start of Powerplay 3. A slip in place.

    Update 1854 local (1754 GMT) - Good news! The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. Play to resume at 1910 local and it's reduced to 40 overs. The new target is 302 for Pakistan which means they will need 136 runs in 30 balls. Facepalm.

    Update 1843 local (1743 GMT) - The drizzle is still on. The officials are spotted under their umbrellas having a chat. The covers are on. We are hearing that the cut-off time for this match is 1915 local. Let's hope for the best.

    DRIZZLING! The players are leaving the field. The groundsmen run in with the hover cover. Pakistan are 86 runs behind the DLS par score at this stage. A commanding performance by India so far and they would like to return on the field to take the remaining wickets and make this victory even sweeter. For Pakistan, this loss will hurt their NRR badly. Another dismal performance against their arch-rivals at the grand stage. Let's hope for the resumption soon. Stay tuned for more updates...

    End of over 35 ( 1 Runs )

    PAK 166/6

    Imad Wasim* 22(20)

    Shadab Khan 1(2)

    34.6

    Vijay Shankar to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Three dots to close the over. A bit short and outside off, Imad plays it down from the crease but straight to point. A successful over for Shankar!

    34.5

    Vijay Shankar to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Gets behind the line of the delivery and pushes it back in the direction of the bowler.

    34.4

    Vijay Shankar to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Beaten! Some extra bounce there. Shortish and outside off, Wasim flays at it and the ball goes over his bat.

    34.3

    Vijay Shankar to Shadab Khan

    1

    1 run, Another pitched up ball outside off, Khan drives it through covers and gets off the mark with a run.

    34.2

    Vijay Shankar to Shadab Khan

    0

    no run, Pitches it up and on off, it's driven off the front foot to covers.

    Shadab Khan is in next.

    34.1

    Vijay Shankar to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    W

    out, OUT! Another one hits the stumps! India on a roll. Shankar on a roll. Pakistan seem to have no goal. They are neither able to attack, nor able to survive. Outside off, on a length, Sarfaraz looks to work it to the leg side but the ball cuts in off the seam, takes the inside edge and hits the leg stump. Sorry state of affairs for Pakistan and Sarfaraz.

    End of over 34 ( 8 Runs )

    PAK 165/5

    Sarfaraz Ahmed* 12(29)

    Imad Wasim 22(17)

    33.6

    Jasprit Bumrah to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, Slower one. Short and on off, Sarfaraz just guides it down to third man and keeps strike with a single.

    33.5

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, A low full toss again, on off, Wasim bunts it down to mid on for one.

    33.4

    Jasprit Bumrah to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1lb

    leg byes, 1 run, Bumrah goes for a yorker but it turns out to be a sharp low full toss. Ahmed fails to flick and it goes off his pads to backward square leg. They cross and it's given as a leg bye.

    33.3

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.

    33.2

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Whacked down the ground! Back of a length delivery angling into the batsman, Wasim goes deep inside the crease and hammers it past the bowler for a boundary.

    33.1

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Spears in a fuller length ball on off, Imad brings down a straight bat and pushes it back to the bowler.

    End of over 33 ( 3 Runs )

    PAK 157/5

    Imad Wasim* 16(13)

    Sarfaraz Ahmed 11(27)

    32.6

    Vijay Shankar to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Comes down the track and pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.

    32.5

    Vijay Shankar to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, Full and on middle, pushed towards long on for a single.

    32.4

    Vijay Shankar to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Low full toss outside off, SA backs away and steers it through point where substitute Ravindra Jadeja flings himself to his right and stops the ball.

    32.4

    Vijay Shankar to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, WIDE. Slips this down the leg side, does Shankar, Ahmed misses his flick.

    32.3

    Vijay Shankar to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Outside off, on a length, punched straight to cover.

    32.2

    Vijay Shankar to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, This is outside off, pushed back to the bowler who mimes a throw back at the stumps.

    32.1

    Vijay Shankar to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, Sarfaraz gives himself room to the leg side and cuts it but finds point.

    Drinks break. It's India and India all the way! The century stand between Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam was the only bright spot for Pakistan as the wickets fell in a heap after that. Kuldeep Yadav has been exceptional in his spell and his magic delivery to dismiss Babar Azam opened the floodgates for India. A really smooth going for them and they are almost looking certain to maintain their dominance over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup. Meanwhile, Vijay Shankar is back into the attack...

    End of over 32 ( 8 Runs )

    PAK 154/5

    Imad Wasim* 15(12)

    Sarfaraz Ahmed 10(22)

    31.6

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot! Short delivery, on off, Imad does well to ride the bounce and pulls it nicely to wide long on for a boundary. This partnership moves to 25 but is scoring at a rate way below the required one, almost half down.

    31.5

    Jasprit Bumrah to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, Ahmed opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.

    150 runs for PAK

    31.4

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Overthrow! Fuller and on off, Wasim forces it down to mid on and Pandya has a shy at the bowler's end. He misses and the batsmen cross for a run. Kuldeep returns the ball towards the striker's end. It hits Sarfaraz' bat and rolls behind square leg. No extra run taken.

    31.3

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, A touch short and outside off, from 'round the wicket, Wasim is on the back foot as he taps it down to point.

    31.2

    Jasprit Bumrah to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, Shortish and on off, Ahmed stands tall and works it through mid-wicket. Runs the first run hard but has to settle with that only as the fielder in the deep is quickly onto the ball.

    31.1

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, A length delivery on leg, it's eased away off the pads on the leg side for one.

    Jasprit Bumrah is back into the attack, replacing Kuldeep. His four overs have gone for just 15 runs. Effective as usual and he is the last bowler you want to face when the RRR is over 10.

    End of over 31 ( 6 Runs )

    PAK 146/5

    Imad Wasim* 9(8)

    Sarfaraz Ahmed 8(20)

    30.6

    Hardik Pandya to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Delivers it down the leg side, it's nudged fine down the leg side for one.

    Slight change in field. There is a fielder placed somewhere near gully.

    30.5

    Hardik Pandya to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, Shortish and on off, Sarfaraz dabs it down in the gap at cover-point and pinches yet another single.

    30.4

    Hardik Pandya to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Slower one, shorter in length on middle, Wasim waits and then pulls it through square leg for a run.

    30.3

    Hardik Pandya to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, A rising delivery on off, Ahmed controls the extra bounce well and pulls it down to long leg for one.

    30.2

    Hardik Pandya to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Plenty of width on offer outside off, short and wide, Wasim cuts it behind point and collects a single.

    30.1

    Hardik Pandya to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, Back of a length ball on off, Ahmed works it in front of square leg and crosses for a run.

    End of over 30 ( 3 Runs )

    PAK 140/5

    Sarfaraz Ahmed* 5(17)

    Imad Wasim 6(5)

    29.6

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, Around off, worked through mid-wicket for a run.

    29.5

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Full and around off, Sarfaraz gets a big stride forward and defends.

    29.4

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Short and outside off, punched straight to cover.

    29.3

    Kuldeep Yadav to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Outside off, punched through the covers for a run.

    29.2

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, Floated generously outside leg, Sarfaraz gets to the pitch of the ball but then plays it against the turn through mid off for a single.

    29.1

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Tossed up around off, watchfully pushed back to the bowler.

    End of over 29 ( 5 Runs )

    PAK 137/5

    Imad Wasim* 5(4)

    Sarfaraz Ahmed 3(12)

    28.6

    Hardik Pandya to Imad Wasim

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Well controlled pull shot in the end by Imad! Pandya digs in a short ball on middle, Wasim gets on top of the bounce and middles his horizontal bat shot well. It comes from the middle and races through square leg for a boundary.

    28.5

    Hardik Pandya to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Full in length and on middle, Wasim brings down a straight bat and pushes it back to the bowler.

    28.4

    Hardik Pandya to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, The batsman has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.

    28.3

    Hardik Pandya to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Some extra pace, on a length around middle, Sarfaraz plays it on the leg side.

    28.2

    Hardik Pandya to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Sarfaraz gives the charge and Pandya bangs in a short ball. The Pakistan skipper is caught in an awkward position and somehow fends it off on the off side. Hardik smiles.

    28.1

    Hardik Pandya to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, No hat-trick! Fullish and on off, Ahmed keeps it out safely on the off side.

    Hat-trick ball...

    End of over 28 ( 3 Runs )

    PAK 132/5

    Sarfaraz Ahmed* 2(8)

    Imad Wasim 1(2)

    27.6

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, Full on middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a run.

    27.5

    Kuldeep Yadav to Imad Wasim

    1

    1 run, Short and outside off, punched off the back foot through the covers for a single.

    27.4

    Kuldeep Yadav to Imad Wasim

    0

    no run, Full and around off, watchfully defended.

    27.3

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    1

    1 run, Goes back and across and works it through square leg for a single.

    27.2

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Around off, well blocked out.

    27.1

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Full and around off, watchfully defended.

    Imad Wasim is in next.

    End of over 27 ( 3 Runs )

    PAK 129/5

    Shoaib Malik* 0(1)

    Sarfaraz Ahmed 0(4)

    26.6

    Hardik Pandya to Shoaib Malik

    W

    out, OUT! Hardik Pandya gets another! Shoaib Malik drags it on and bags a duck yet again. What an over this is turning out to be! To be honest, once again there was nothing extraordinary with the delivery. Hardik lands it on a length close to off stump and Malik tries to play close to his body. But it takes the inner half of his blade and goes behind to tickle the stumps. Hardik jumps in joy. The Men in Blue are roaring and so are the Indian spectators in the crowd. Pandya is on a hat-trick but will have to wait for the next over. Three runs and two wickets in this one and this match has completely turned in favour of India!

    5 wickets down for PAK. Out batsman is Shoaib Malik

    Shoaib Malik is the new man in. Pakistan losing their way quickly now.

    26.5

    Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Hafeez

    W

    out, OUT! Professor has found the fielder with surgical precision! Should be nicknamed Doctor! A nothing delivery really. Pandya is just lucky to have this wicket. Delivers a full ball on the pads, Hafeez flicks it behind square leg but fails to keep it down. A fielder is placed exactly there and Vijay Shankar makes no mistake. The wheels are coming off for Pakistan after a big stand. They are completely falling apart now. A massive 208 needed and only 139 balls left.

    26.4

    Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Hafeez

    0

    no run, Shortish and outside off, played down from the crease to point.

    26.4

    Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Hafeez

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, Wide! An attempted slower bouncer slowly goes down the leg side. Hafeez turns inside the crease and lets it through to the keeper.

    26.3

    Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Hafeez

    0

    no run, Shortish and on off, Hafeez jumps on the back foot and taps it down to point.

    26.2

    Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Hafeez

    0

    no run, Full and angling in, around off, Hafeez drives it through the line, nicely timed but straight to mid off.

    26.1

    Hardik Pandya to Mohammad Hafeez

    2

    2 runs, A length delivery outside off, Hafeez drives it through covers for a run.

    Bowling change. Hardik Pandya is back into the attack. Pakistan are 41 runs behind in the DLS par score at the moment.

    End of over 26 ( 0 Runs )

    PAK 126/3

    Sarfaraz Ahmed* 0(4)

    Mohammad Hafeez 7(2)

    25.6

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. A wicket maiden for Kuldeep, his figures read 7-1-26-2!

    maiden over bowled by Kuldeep Yadav

    25.5

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.

    25.4

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Around off, worked straight to short mid-wicket.

    25.3

    Kuldeep Yadav to Sarfaraz Ahmed

    0

    no run, Full and around off, Sarfaraz looks to defend but the ball spins back in, almost goes through the gap between bat and pad, takes the inside edge, rolls behind but does not hit the stumps!

    Sarfaraz Ahmed walks in next. A leg slip in place.

    25.2

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    W

    out, OUT! In the air... and taken! Normally, after a long partnership, a wicket often results in another closely on its heels. Two set batsmen have been dismissed by Kuldeep in the span of 3 balls. Full and around middle, Zaman looks to play the sweep but gets a top edge. There is a short fine leg in place and he runs to his left to accept a dolly. Chahal takes it easily. No century for Zaman and Pakistan doing what they did against Australia. Building a platform and themselves demolishing it.

    3 wickets down for PAK. Out batsman is Fakhar Zaman

    25.1

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, Zaman lunges to connect but misses.

    End of over 25 ( 9 Runs )

    PAK 126/2

    Mohammad Hafeez* 7(2)

    Fakhar Zaman 62(73)

    24.6

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Hafeez

    6

    SIX, SIX! Hafeez has dismissed it! Flighted delivery landing full in the batsman's half, Mohammad is down on one knee in a flash and clobbers it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

    24.5

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. The batsmen have run through for a single.

    24.4

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Works this straight to short mid-wicket.

    24.3

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Hafeez

    1

    1 run, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. They pick up a single.

    24.2

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Pushes this through point for a single.

    24.1

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Full and around off, watchfully defended.

    Time for Mohammad Hafeez to use his willow. Professor from Sargodha has been in decent form in this World Cup with scores of 84 and 46 under his belt. His experience will be needed here in this big run chase.

    End of over 24 ( 4 Runs )

    PAK 117/2

    Babar Azam* 48(57)

    Fakhar Zaman 60(69)

    23.6

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    W

    out, OUT! BOWLED! Beautiful bowling from Kuldeep. Tossed up outside off, Azam lunges to defend but the ball comes back in, takes the inside edge, exposes the big gap between bat and pad and hits the timber. The 104-run stand has been broken and Pakistan are back in trouble. 220 more needed from 156 balls.

    23.5

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Short and outside off, the googly, cut through the covers for a single.

    23.4

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.

    23.3

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Full and around off, worked straight to short mid-wicket.

    23.2

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Around off, Fakhar pushes it to the off side and takes a quick run.

    23.1

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Full and around middle, Azam gently paddles it through fine leg for a single.

    End of over 23 ( 10 Runs )

    PAK 113/1

    Fakhar Zaman* 58(67)

    Babar Azam 46(53)

    22.6

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Deceives the batsman, there. Chahal senses the batsman making his move on the leg side and bowls a leg spinner on the leg stump line. It turns back in and Fakhar has no option but to block it towards covers.

    22.5

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Direct hit was needed! Full and flighted on off, Babar pushes it with gentle hands to covers and sets off for a quick single. Kohli attacks the ball and has a shy at the striker's end but misses as Fakhar dives in. Dhoni collects the ball and deflects it onto the stumps. A stifled appeal there but the onfield umpire doesn't feel the need to take it upstairs. 100-run stand comes up!

    22.4

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Fuller and on leg, Fakhar sits down on one knee for a big slog sweep but it takes the inner half and rolls through square leg for a run.

    22.3

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Knocks a full ball down through mid on for a run.

    22.2

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    6

    SIX, SIX! High and long! Runs have started to come thick and fast for Pakistan! Loopy full ball on off, Azam kneels down and smokes it over mid-wicket for a biggie. The square boundaries are shorter in dimensions and Babar used it to full advantage.

    22.1

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Fullish and on middle, Zaman makes room and drives it through wide mid off for a single.

    End of over 22 ( 8 Runs )

    PAK 103/1

    Fakhar Zaman* 56(64)

    Babar Azam 38(50)

    21.6

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Comes down the track and pushes it towards cover for a run.

    21.5

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off.

    21.4

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! POUNDED! Is Zaman slowly getting his confidence back? Full and outside off, Zaman gets down and mows a slog sweep over mid-wicket!

    100 runs for PAK

    21.3

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Full and around off, swept powerfully through square leg for a single.

    21.2

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    2

    2 runs, On middle, worked through square leg for a couple.

    21.1

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Short and outside off, cut straight to point.

    End of over 21 ( 8 Runs )

    PAK 95/1

    Babar Azam* 35(47)

    Fakhar Zaman 51(61)

    20.6

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Finally a run from Babar's bat! He eases it off his pads through mid-wicket for a run.

    An update regarding ball number 18.5. Replays show that the ball hit the pad first and then the bat hit the pad. That would have smashed into the stumps. So if the review had been taken, Azam would have been gone.

    20.5

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Walks down to the pitch of the delivery and blocks.

    20.4

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Flatter and on off, defended off the back foot.

    20.3

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, The batsman plays a sweep shot. One run added to the total.

    20.2

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Nearly a catch! Floated and on middle, Fakhar flicks it a bit uppishly towards mid-wicket and Kohli puts in a forward diving effort after coming ahead a bit. But it falls just short of him. Good try. Great anticipation.

    20.1

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    6

    SIX, SIX! This has travelled the distance! 11th ODI fifty for Fakhar Zaman. He continues his good form against the Men in Blue. Flighted ball on off, Zaman sits down on one knee and slogs it handsomely over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep was interested for a while but it goes over him.

    50 runs for Fakhar Zaman

    End of over 20 ( 1 Runs )

    PAK 87/1

    Babar Azam* 34(44)

    Fakhar Zaman 44(58)

    19.6

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Quicker one on middle, Babar is on the back foot as he keeps it out on the leg side again.

    Babar Azam pulls out. There is some plastic material that has come out on the pitch. Azam collects it and hands it over to the umpire.

    19.5

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Flatter this time, a bit short and on middle, Azam goes back and defends it on the leg side.

    19.4

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Loopy and full on off, turning back in, Babar is forward in defense. Good speed from Yadav. He is giving it a real toss.

    19.3

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Floated full ball outside off, it's driven down to long off for a run.

    19.2

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, NOT OUT. The back foot is dragged in. Beautifully pitched up outside off, Zaman looked to drive but missed it. He was lured into the shot and got out of the crease, lunging into the same. He missed it and Dhoni whipped the bails off in a flash and appealed. He was not celebrating that time and replays show why. The foot did get dragged in before the bails could be disturbed.

    Is that a stumping? Looks like lightning-quick Dhoni has caught Fakhar Zaman off guard. Zaman looked to drive but lost his balance slightly. Replays seem to point to the foot to be coming back in...

    19.1

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Tossed up around off, spinning away, pushed towards cover.

    End of over 19 ( 2 Runs )

    PAK 86/1

    Babar Azam* 34(41)

    Fakhar Zaman 43(55)

    18.6

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Flatter one on middle, Babar moves back and helps it to mid-wicket.

    18.5

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Huge shout for an lbw from Virat Kohli at first slip. Not given. Chahal delivers a skidder around off, Babar stays back to play at it but does so very close to his front pad. Kohli at first slip thinks that it's pad first and goes up in an appeal. Nothing much there from the bowler or the keeper. They now gather to have a chat regarding the DRS but MS Dhoni doesn't agree and that's that. No need to refer it. Coming to this delivery, Babar didn't pick that variation as he was on the back foot waiting it to spin away. Good bowling by the leggie.

    18.4

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Presses forward to a full ball and strokes it down the ground to long off for one.

    18.3

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Slower through the air this time, full and around leg, Fakhar tries to flick but misses. It goes off his pads to mid-wicket.

    18.2

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Quicker through the air, it's around off and Fakhar plays it out from the back foot to point. He sets off for a run but his partner sends him back immediately.

    18.1

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Flatter and shorter on off, Babar rocks back and punches it to sweeper cover for a run.

    End of over 18 ( 5 Runs )

    PAK 84/1

    Babar Azam* 33(38)

    Fakhar Zaman 42(52)

    17.6

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Well played. Picks the googly off the hand rather than off the pitch, goes back and works it through square leg for a run. Just 5 singles from the over and India maintaining the throttle.

    17.5

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Floated again, pushed through cover for another single.

    17.4

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, On middle and off, pushed through mid on for one more.

    17.3

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Tossed up outside off, Zaman drives it wide of mid off for a run.

    17.2

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, On middle and leg, worked through the leg side for a single.

    17.1

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Tossed up on middle, flicked straight to short mid-wicket.

    Kuldeep Yadav is back on.

    End of over 17 ( 4 Runs )

    PAK 79/1

    Fakhar Zaman* 40(50)

    Babar Azam 30(34)

    16.6

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, On the pads, helped across the line but straight towards short fine leg.

    16.5

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Goes on the back foot and punches it through covers for one.

    30 runs for Babar Azam

    16.4

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, This time Fakhar finds the gap with his flick shot and gets a single.

    16.3

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Turns it off his pads to the leg side but finds the fielder.

    16.2

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Good stop by Karthik (sub)! Short in length outside off, Babar goes on the back foot to play the square cut but fails to middle his shot properly. Karthik dives across to his right from backward point, a bit of a premature dive, but still manages to stop it from racing away. A single taken.

    16.1

    Yuzvendra Chahal to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Full and flighted down the leg side, Fakhar tries to paddle it down but it takes the toe end of the bat and rolls to long leg for a run.

    The leggie is on! Yuzvendra Chahal to bowl with a slip in place.

    End of over 16 ( 11 Runs )

    PAK 75/1

    Fakhar Zaman* 38(46)

    Babar Azam 28(32)

    15.6

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Short again, this time in the line of the stump, Zaman pulls it in front of square leg and takes a run. 11 from the over, the most expensive one of this chase!

    15.5

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Is this the over that will shift the momentum in Pakistan's favour? Hardik offers width outside off, Fakhar throws his bat at it and edges it down to third man for a boundary.

    15.4

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Pandya switches to 'round the wicket and angles in a length delivery on off, Zaman defends it back.

    15.3

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Crunching sound of the bat meeting the ball. Pandya serves it short and on middle, Fakhar is onto it in a flash as he pulls it thunderously to the deep mid-wicket fence.

    30 runs for Fakhar Zaman

    15.2

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Full and on middle, driven straight down the ground and the mid on fielder moved across to his left to stop the ball. He fumbled slightly and a run is taken safely.

    15.1

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, On the pads, it's tucked behind square leg for a run.

    DRINKS BREAK. It's been a quiet going from Pakistan in this run chase. Fakhar Zaman has not been at his fluent best and losing Imam early has hurt them. Babar Azam has looked unfazed so far but now this pair needs to score at a better pace. The RRR is closing in on 8 and it's not going to be easy to keep up with it in the middle phase. India have done well in spite of losing Bhuvneshwar Kumar to injury. They would like to maintain the same intensity and make their rivals sweat hard for every run.

    End of over 15 ( 6 Runs )

    PAK 64/1

    Fakhar Zaman* 28(41)

    Babar Azam 27(31)

    14.6

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    3

    3 runs, Nearly played that onto the stumps. Fakhar tries to put the bowler off by moving down the leg side. Kuldeep smartly follows him and then Fakhar has no option but to play the cut shot. He does so off the outside half of his bat and the ball runs wide of first slip. Chahal retrieves the ball in the deep and the batsmen take three runs. 50-run stand comes up!

    14.5

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, The shot was on with no cover in the deep on the mid-wicket but Zaman fails to connect well. Flighted and full on off, Fakhar gets down on one knee for the slog sweep but gets a big inside edge onto the pads.

    14.4

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Quicker through the air, the length is a bit short and Babar moves back to tap it down in front of cover-point. He steals a quick single.

    14.3

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Too full in length outside off, Fakhar drives it square of the wicket on the off side for a single.

    14.2

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Flatter and shorter on off, turning back in a bit, Zaman is on the back foot as he punches it back to the bowler.

    14.1

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Floated and full around off, Babar steps forward and drives it down through mid off for a single.

    End of over 14 ( 7 Runs )

    PAK 58/1

    Fakhar Zaman* 24(37)

    Babar Azam 25(29)

    13.6

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Full and wide outside off, FZ throws his bat at it but with his feet stuck in mud. Misses.

    13.5

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Full and around off, Azam looks to defend but the ball moves away late and squares him up. An outside edge is induced which runs towards third man. A single taken.

    Here comes the much-awaited news on Bhuvneshwar Kumar! He has tightness in left hamstring and will not return to the field for the remainder of the match. So far, his absence has not been felt by the Men in Blue much but if this chase gets close, then he will be missed big time.

    13.4

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Full and outside off, driven through mid off for a run.

    13.3

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! A slower bouncer, down the leg side, not a bad ploy but Zaman gets away with it. Fakhar looks to pull but is beaten by the change in pace. He gets a top edge but it runs fine, to the fence behind.

    13.2

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, On middle and leg, flicked away for a single.

    13.1

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, On a length outside off, solidly defended to the off side.

    Bowling change. Hardik Pandya to have another go but from the different end. He and Shankar have done a decent job so far.

    End of over 13 ( 2 Runs )

    PAK 51/1

    Babar Azam* 23(26)

    Fakhar Zaman 19(34)

    12.6

    Kuldeep Yadav to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Loopy and full on off, Babar plays it close to his front pad and works it behind square leg for one. Just 2 from Kuldeep's first over!

    12.5

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Shortish and outside off, cut through point for a single. 50 up for Pakistan!

    50 runs for PAK

    12.4

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Loopy and full outside off, turning away, Fakhar once again has not read it but still does well to push it with the spin to covers.

    12.3

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Oohhh... this one almost sneaks through! Fakhar is trying to read Kuldeep off the surface. Not a good ploy. Read him from his hands or he will beat you in flight. A wrong 'un landing on off, Fakhar moves back inside the crease and blocks it out at the last moment.

    12.2

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, A touch short again, on off, Fakhar mistimes his punch on the off side.

    12.1

    Kuldeep Yadav to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Starts with a shorter one on off, Fakhar cuts but finds the point fielder.

    Time for some spin! Here comes Kuldeep Yadav to bowl some Chinaman deliveries. A slip in place.

    End of over 12 ( 8 Runs )

    PAK 49/1

    Babar Azam* 22(25)

    Fakhar Zaman 18(29)

    11.6

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played! Could this be the final over for Shankar? A length ball outside off, Azam punches it through point and this time Rohit Sharma cannot cover the distance to his left and the ball finds the fence. A boundary after 20 balls.

    11.5

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    2

    2 runs, In the slot and nicely driven. Floaty half volley outside off, pretty wide, Babar leans and drives it through the covers. Rohit at sweeper has some distance to cover and the batsmen cross each other twice in the meanwhile.

    11.4

    Vijay Shankar to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Full and outside off, hit hard through the covers for a run. The stand moves to 30 from 41 balls.

    11.3

    Vijay Shankar to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, driven towards cover where Virat Kohli makes a good stop.

    11.2

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Full and outside off, pushed through the covers for a single.

    11.1

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Full and outside off, driven through point where substitute Ravindra Jadeja dives to his left and makes a brilliant stop.

    End of over 11 ( 3 Runs )

    PAK 41/1

    Fakhar Zaman* 17(27)

    Babar Azam 15(21)

    10.6

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Lands it on a length in the line of the off stump, Zaman defends it off his front foot to the off side.

    10.5

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Fails to put the bad ball away. Short and wide outside off, Azam slaps it through the line but finds the sweeper in the deep on the off side. Only a run.

    10.4

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, On and around off, a good length delivery, Babar allows the ball to come at him and then plays it down with an angled bat to point.

    10.3

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Digs in a short ball on off, Fakhar gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to long leg for a run.

    10.2

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Lands it full and outside off, Zaman tries to flick but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls towards mid-wicket. He has not got his timing right!

    10.1

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Fullish and outside off, it's pushed through covers for a run.

    Powerplay 2 begins. Now, India can put a maximum of 4 fielders outside the ring till the 40th over.

    Is it only me or does someone else also feel that Babar Azam looks like Kamran Akmal while batting? He has got a good technique, no doubt, but that back foot opening stance, his front foot cover drive and his yells of no and wait remind us of the former keeper a lot. Okay. Remind me a lot.

    End of over 10 ( 4 Runs )

    PAK 38/1

    Babar Azam* 13(18)

    Fakhar Zaman 16(24)

    9.6

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Full and outside off, BA drives this wide of mid off, calls 'AAJA!' and the batsmen scamper through for a single. Pakistan end Powerplay 1 on 38/1, 15 less than what India were at this stage.

    9.6

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, WIDE. Slips this down the leg side, Azam lets that go.

    9.5

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Down the leg side, Babar looks to flick but misses and is hit on the pads.

    9.4

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Around off, solidly defended.

    9.3

    Vijay Shankar to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Agricultural. Full on middle, Zaman swings hard but gets it off the inner half towards mid on. The fielder gets across to his left but by that time, Rahul swiftly gets across to his right from short mid-wicket and has a quick shy at the bowler's end - only to miss. A quick single taken.

    9.2

    Vijay Shankar to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Full and outside off, driven straight to cover.

    9.1

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, In the air... wide! Full and wide outside off, Azam looks to play the cover drive but the ball swings away a tad late, takes the outside edge and goes uppishly. But behind point. A single taken.

    Change of ends for Vijay Shankar. India will be feeling lucky that they have gone with Shankar for this game and not Dinesh Karthik. With Bhuvneshwar injured, Shankar can contribute a few vital overs here.

    End of over 9 ( 5 Runs )

    PAK 34/1

    Fakhar Zaman* 15(22)

    Babar Azam 11(14)

    8.6

    Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Swing and a miss! A touch short and down the leg side, Fakhar tries to heave it over the leg side but misses. It hits him on the pads and ricochets to the off side. Dot ball to end a 5-run first over by Pandya. India have not allowed Pakistan off the hook in Powerplay 1.

    8.5

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Quick single, good running between the wickets. Pandya pitches it up again around off, Babar tries to drive straight but it goes off the inner portion of his bat to the right of mid on. Azam is on his bike to the other end as the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end.

    8.4

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Pandya pulls back his length a bit and serves it around off, Babar blocks it off his back foot.

    8.3

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Babar finally pierces the gap on the off side! He tried a few times in Shankar's over but without any success but this time he has nailed it. A pitched up ball outside off, Azam strides forward and drives it crisply through the gap at covers for a boundary.

    8.2

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Good length delivery outside off, Azam stays on the back foot and tries to punch but mistimes his shot towards the cover fielder.

    8.1

    Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Angles into the batsman, Babar has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

    Hardik Pandya is into the attack now.

    End of over 8 ( 4 Runs )

    PAK 29/1

    Fakhar Zaman* 15(21)

    Babar Azam 6(9)

    7.6

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Spoils what would have been a maiden. A short ball, down the leg side, this time Zaman connects with his pull and gets it to the fine leg fence.

    7.5

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, A short ball, around middle and leg, FZ is hurried into the pull shot and mistimes it wide of short mid-wicket.

    We are still waiting for some news on Bhuvneshwar's injury. The whole of India will be praying that he is fit and there is no serious injury concern with him.

    7.4

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, A short ball, down the leg side, Fakhar looks to pull but misses.

    7.3

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.

    India are clearly rushing through their overs. It has gone pretty dark again and an interruption may not be far away. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja is on the field as a substitute for Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The camera pans onto the Indian balcony where there is a massive discussion going on with some concern writ on the people's faces.

    7.2

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, On a good length outside off, Zaman looks to defend but the ball zips off the pitch and beats the outside edge.

    7.1

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, On a good length, around middle, defended in the middle of the pitch.

    End of over 7 ( 5 Runs )

    PAK 25/1

    Babar Azam* 6(9)

    Fakhar Zaman 11(15)

    6.6

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Shot! Good timing. But once again no run for Babar. A well-timed off drive by him has gone straight to the fielder. Good comeback by Shankar after conceding a boundary off the first ball.

    Some sawdust is applied on the bowler's landing area. India don't want any more injuries here.

    6.5

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Again Shankar keeps his length full and serves it on off, Babar tries to play straight but it takes the inner half and rolls towards mid on.

    6.4

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Outstanding fielding effort by Virat Kohli! He saves a certain boundary. Shankar pitches it up and outside off, Babar plays a delightful cover drive but fails to beat the diving effort of the Indian skipper.

    6.3

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Drops it on a shortish length outside off, Babar goes on his back foot and plays it down towards point.

    6.2

    Vijay Shankar to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Cracked away! Width on offer outside off, Fakhar slaps it through the line towards covers where Rahul misfields and concedes a single.

    6.1

    Vijay Shankar to Fakhar Zaman

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Poor line and punished! Shankar drifts down the leg side, Fakhar picks it off his pads and deflects it neatly down the leg side for a boundary. Back-to-back boundaries for Pakistan.

    End of over 6 ( 6 Runs )

    PAK 20/1

    Babar Azam* 6(5)

    Fakhar Zaman 6(13)

    5.6

    Jasprit Bumrah to Babar Azam

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Cracked away! Short and wide outside off, Azam cuts it through point for a boundary!

    5.5

    Jasprit Bumrah to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Very straight, just around off, watchfully defended.

    5.4

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, The batsman gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.

    5.3

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Full and straight, watchfully defended.

    5.2

    Jasprit Bumrah to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Outside off, tapped towards third man for a single.

    5.1

    Jasprit Bumrah to Babar Azam

    0

    no run, Darted in on off, Azam defends it watchfully.

    End of over 5 ( 1 Runs )

    PAK 14/1

    Babar Azam* 1(1)

    Fakhar Zaman 5(11)

    4.6

    Vijay Shankar to Babar Azam

    1

    1 run, Some movement again off the deck. It's on a good length around off and shapes back in a shade, Babar stays back to defend but it takes the inside half and rolls on the leg side. A single to get off the mark. Eventful over, one run, one wicket and some injury concern for India in it.

    Babar Azam walks in at number 3, replacing Imam. Three 50-plus scores in his last 5 innings in ODIs.

    4.5

    Vijay Shankar to Imam-ul-haq

    W

    out, OUT! Trapped right in front! Bhuvi going off has not hurt India much, in fact, Shankar has hit the jackpot with his very first delivery in the World Cup! Nothing extraordinary about this ball. It's full and around leg, quite straight but there is a drastic drop in pace. Imam, who was used to playing faster ones until this one, fails to adjust and is late into his shot. He tries to flick but misses and is rapped on the pads. The appeal goes up and so does the finger. The Indian players are ecstatic. Vijay draws first blood and Pakistan lose their reliable opener. The Ball Tracker later on confirms that it's a fair decision (Three Reds) from the umpire and Imam was right in not taking the DRS.

    Oh dear. Bhuvi is going off the field. He does not seem to be in too much discomfort but perhaps is taking the right call to have it checked, just in case it worsens. Vijay Shankar to bowl the pending over.

    Rohit Sharma from the slip cordon is asking Bhuvi to pitch it much fuller. With the ball moving around so much, that length might be more ideal. Meanwhile, we are having a small delay. Bhuvneshwar Kumar slipped while landing on the front foot and might have hurt his hamstring slightly. Umpire Bruce Oxenford indicates to the ground staff to bring on the hammer.

    4.4

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, Another outswinger gets Imam in all sorts of trouble. This one is pitched on and around off at 137 kph and nips away, Imam just plays the line and doesn't follow it. Bhuvi is showing exceptional control over his art.

    4.3

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, Lands it on middle and off, Imam has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

    4.2

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, That's a real beauty by Kumar! He gets closer to the line of off stump and takes the ball away with a great seam position. Imam can do nothing about it and ends up missing it again. Outstanding bowling from both the Indian pacers.

    4.1

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, Kumar speeds in with the sunshine on his back. He angles across a good length delivery outside off, Imam without any footwork pushes inside the line and misses.

    There seems to be much more lateral movement off the deck, than the morning. The balls are pitching and then shooting off.

    End of over 4 ( 1 Runs )

    PAK 13/0

    Fakhar Zaman* 5(11)

    Imam-ul-haq 7(13)

    3.6

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, this is left alone.

    3.5

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Through him! Missed the bat, missed the pad, missed the stumps! Jasprit Bumrah is a class act, isn't he? This was pitched outside leg and Zaman looked to flick it through the leg side. But the ball pitched and zipped off the surface, to beat everything.

    3.4

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imam-ul-haq

    1

    1 run, Nicely done again. Waits for the ball to come to him, taps it towards cover, sees there is a small gap and calls his partner through for a quick single.

    3.3

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, Well played again, good stride forward, to meet the full ball and stroking it towards mid off.

    Predicto Praky - This is interesting. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is bowling quicker than Jasprit Bumrah. Bhuvi is consistently in the high 140s while Bumrah is operating in the high 135s. Normally, it is the other way round.

    3.2

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, On middle and leg, defended to the leg side.

    3.1

    Jasprit Bumrah to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, On a good length around middle, Imam jumps with the bounce and looks to tuck but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads.

    End of over 3 ( 6 Runs )

    PAK 12/0

    Imam-ul-haq* 6(9)

    Fakhar Zaman 5(9)

    2.6

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    1

    1 run, Shortish and around leg, Imam goes on the back foot and pulls it behind towards long leg for one. 6 from this over in spite of a boundary in it!

    2.5

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Shot! Kumar overpitches a bit on this occasion. He was trying an inswinger but the line turns out to be too straight and Imam flicks it firmly to the deep mid-wicket fence.

    2.4

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, Nicely covers the line and defends it off his front foot.

    2.3

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, Hurries up the southpaw with his extra pace again. It's delivered in the line of the stumps, angling in, Imam tries working it around but misses to get hit high on the front leg.

    2.2

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, Play and a miss! Kumar this time clocks 144 kph and delivers it short outside off. Imam flashes his bat at it but fails to make any connection. Beaten for pace!

    2.2

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, Wide! Wrong line on this occasion. Kumar goes for extra pace and loses his line. Clocks in the 140s kph but it's down the leg side. Imam tries flicking but misses. There was some movement after it went past the batsman.

    2.1

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, Good length ball close to off, Imam plays it close to his body and plays it out from the crease to covers.

    End of over 2 ( 4 Runs )

    PAK 6/0

    Fakhar Zaman* 5(9)

    Imam-ul-haq 1(3)

    1.6

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Landed outside leg, nicely played with a still bat towards mid-wicket.

    1.5

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, left alone.

    1.4

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Beats the outside edge this time. 139 kph, on a length, outside off, zipping away off the pitch, Fakhar flirts with it but without any feet movement and misses. Replays show that the ball landed on the deck and then moved away.

    1.3

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! That is a gift and it gives Pakistan their first boundary. A full toss, wide outside off, Zaman reaches out and drives it through the covers.

    That is the thing with Bumrah. No two balls are the same. He bowls with a shortened runup but generates excellent pace.

    1.2

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Very full, missing the batsman's flick, hitting the pads but pitched outside leg.

    1.1

    Jasprit Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Bumrah too, starts off on the pads, Zaman tucks it towards mid-wicket.

    Jasprit Bumrah to bowl with the second new ball. Two slips in place for him as well.

    End of over 1 ( 2 Runs )

    PAK 2/0

    Imam-ul-haq* 1(3)

    Fakhar Zaman 1(3)

    0.6

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, Beauty of a delivery. Considerable movement off the surface this time. Kumar lands it on a good length close to off stump, Imam pushes inside the line and gets beaten by the away shape. Fine first over by Bhuvi!

    0.5

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    0

    no run, Better line and length from Kumar. Keeps it on a length and just outside off, Imam punches from the crease but finds the cover fielder.

    0.4

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Fakhar Zaman

    1

    1 run, Fakhar also gets off the mark with a gentle nudge off his hips behind square leg. One more run added to the total.

    0.3

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Kumar goes closer to the off stump line and delivers it on a fuller length, Fakhar covers the line and keeps it out to the off side.

    0.2

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Fakhar Zaman

    0

    no run, Back of a length delivery in the channel outside off, angling away from the batsman at 134 kph, Zaman watches it closely and shoulders arms.

    0.1

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Imam-ul-haq

    1

    1 run, Starts with a good length delivery around leg, Imam turns it off his pads behind square leg and gets off the mark with a run. Pakistan are underway!

    The players are making their way back out to the middle. They had barely gone out. In fact, the Indians were in a huddle even when the hover cover was on. Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman had just gone beyond the boundary and walk back again. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will start off proceedings with the first new ball. Imam to face. Kohli, Dhoni and Rohit in a brief chat.

    Match details

    Toss: Toss won by Pakistan

    Umpires: Marais Erasmus (SA) and Bruce Oxenford (AUS)

    TV umpire: Joel Wilson (WI)

    Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

    PLAYING XI

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    Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (C), Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni (W), Kedar Jadhav, Vijay Shankar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah
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    Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed (C) (W), Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hassan Ali, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz

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