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Dubai, Sep 19: A clinical performance helped India register an emphatic 8-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2018 here on Wednesday (September 19) at Dubai International Stadium.
Chasing a paltry target of 163 runs, India romped home for the loss of two wickets in 29 overs. This was India's biggest win in terms of the maximum number of balls (126) to spare.
India were truly dominant against Pakistan from ball one. They restricted Pakistan to a below-par score and with the bat and later chased the total down incredibly easy.
Rohit Sharma (52) and Shikhar Dhawan (46) were in imperious form at the top before Dinesh Karthik (31*) and Ambati Rayudu (31*) saw them home.
As for Pakistan, nothing came their way except for winning the toss. They will try to forget about today and will have their sights on the upcoming games in the tournament.
Batting first they were off to a disastrous start, thanks to a lethal bowling in the first powerplay in which Bhuvneshwar Kumar (7-1-15-3) and Jasprit Bumrah (7.2-2-23-2) removed their openers cheaply. The Men In Green then saw an 83-run stand between Babar Azam (47) and Shoaib Malik (63), which was the only positive for them. After Azam's dismissal, Indian bowlers once again wreaked havoc and ensured their arch-rivals were restricted to a below par total.
Kedar Jadhav (9-1-23-3) returned with his best bowling figures as the man with golden arm rattled the Pakistani middle order after Hardik Pandya was taken off the field after the all-rounder suffered an injury in his lower back. Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav (8-0-37-1) also put up a brilliant effort while his wrist-spin twin Yuzvendra Chahal (7-0-34-0) remained wicketless.
India, on the other hand, were off to a flying start as Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan gave their team a blistering start. The duo shared a partnership of 84 runs for the first wicket and India were on the right track. Both Rohit and Dhawan were dismissed after the first powerplay but they had already done the damage. Karthik and Rayudu, later, batted patiently and took the team home.
As it happened:
It's all over! Rayudu hits the winning run as India beat Pakistan by 8 wickets. It has been an emphatic win for the Indians who were criticised for their game no less than 24 hours ago.
India are 154/2 after 28 overs, they need 9 more runs to win.
India 137/2 after 25 overs. They need 26 more runs to win.
After 19 overs, India are 118 for 2. They need 45 more runs to win.
Wicket! Shikhar Dhawan is dismissed for 46. The southpaw is caught by Babar Azam off Faheem Ashraf. India are two down.
Harsha Bhogle praises Rohit.
Rohit has already played three shots I will remember for a long time. Back foot cut and front foot cover drive off Amir and that pull shot, that one, off Usman.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 19, 2018
Wicket! Oh No.... Rohit Sharma (52) departs immediately after completing his fifty. He's been clean bowled by Shadab Khan on the very first delivery from the spinner. It was googly that Rohit missed. India - 86/1 in 13.1 overs.
Fifty! Rohit Sharma completes his fifty off 36 deliveries and what an innings this has been for him.
Rohit Sharma continues good run as an opener.
Highest batting average as an ODI opener
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 19, 2018
min 50 inns
54.39* - Rohit Sharma
50.10 - Hashim Amla
48.29 - Sachin Tendulkar
46.68* - Shikhar Dhawan
46.08 - Brian Lara
46.04 - T Dilshan#INDvPAK #PakvInd #AsiaCup2018
Fifty comes up for India in the 9th over itself. It has been a blistering start for India.
1 1 0 6 4Nb 6 0! 19 runs came from that over bowled by Usman. India are cruising in the run chase.
10 runs came from over no. 7 that was bowled by Mohd Amir. India reach 27 without any loss.
Maiden over from Mohd Amir. India are 15/0 after 5 overs. Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma are present at the crease in the run chase of 163.
What's more important - experience in conditions, or good form? Mohammad Amir averages 36.50 with the ball in ODIs in the UAE, but just 82.30 in ODIs this year. #AsiaCup #PAKvIND #INDvPAK
— The Cricket Prof. (@CricProf) September 19, 2018
At the end of 2 overs, India reach 7 without loss.
At the end of 1 over, India reach 2/0 as they chase 163.
Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan walk into the middle to begin run chase of 163.
A very accomplished performance from India and their bowlers against Pakistan. There were only two partnerships to speak of with Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik leading the way before they were both dismissed and the rest of the team crumbled. India should chase this down relatively comfortably but Pakistan have some quality bowlers who will not go down without a fight.
Wicket! Jasprit Bumrah cleans up Usman Khan for duck and Pakistan have been bundled out for 162. Sensational display of bowling from India. They now need 163 to win this game.
Wicket! Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Hasan Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, by Karthik. Pakistan continue to lose wickets as they try to hit the big shots instead of seeing out the 50 overs. It was ambitious from Hasan to go back over mid on and he couldn't pull it off as it skewed off the bat towards the fielder. Pakistan - 160/9
Wicket! Jasprit Bumrah to Faheem Ashraf. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, by Dhawan. Faheem lost patience and tried to hit the big shot. Not sure if he picked the slower ball or not but his timing was all off and he found the man in the deep.
The partnership between Faheem and Amir is worth 27 off 30 deliveries. Pakistan are 148/7 after 38 overs.
Lessons learnt from Hong Kong match.
Against India
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 19, 2018
Hong Kong 174/0 in 34 overs
Pakistan 130/7 in 34 overs#INDvPAK #PakvInd #AsiaCup2018
Wicket! Shadab Khan (9) has been stumped by MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav gets his third wicket in this game. Pakistan are in big trouble as they are 7 down.
Pakistan in trouble as they've let the match slip away.
After 21 overs, Pakistan were 85-2. They've been inexplicable after that. And India have had some excellent moments in the field.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 19, 2018
Asif Ali departs for 9 as he's caught behind by Dhoni. Kedar Jadhav gets another wicket. Pakistan - 110/6
Asif Ali departs for 9 as he's caught behind by Dhoni. Kedar Jadhav gets another wicket. Pakistan - 110/6
Asif Ali departs for 9 as he's caught behind by Dhoni. Kedar Jadhav gets another wicket. Pakistan - 110/6
Wicket! Shoaib Malik is run out for 43 and Pakistan have lost their 5th wicket. Ambati Rayudu's direct hit ends Malik's innings. Pakistan - 110/5.
Wicket! Shoaib Malik is run out for 43 and Pakistan have lost their 5th wicket. Ambati Rayudu's direct hit ends Malik's innings. Pakistan - 110/5.
Wicket! Manish Pandey pulls a sensational catch near the boundary line and gives Pakistan a big jolt. Sarfraz Ahmed departs for 6 and Kedar Jadhav gets a wicket. Pakistan are 96/4 after 25 overs.
Manish Pandey’s brilliance in the deep makes up for the two catches dropped by India. Sarfraz and Babar gone in quick succession. Now Pak gave to start consolidating innings again
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 19, 2018
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