IND vs PAK, World Cup 2023: Why Pakistan suffered defeat against India?

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Pakistan have long been criticized for their inaptitude to produce a spark against Team India in the history of the Cricket World Cup. Historically, the Men in Blue were certainly too much for the Green Shirts who once again succumbed to India's resistance as they have time and again.

History repeated once again as India took a 8-0 lead over Pakistan in ODI World Cups. Pakistan were unbeaten in the first two games of the mega tournament before Team India exposed Pakistan's frailties in Ahmedabad.

Let's now dive deep into the three reasons why Pakistan lost to India in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 clash.

Pakistan's batting collapse

Pakistan players have nobody but themselves to blame for giving an easy-peasy win to Team India as the Men in Blue chased down 192 without any fuss. Babar Azam and Co were dictating terms at 155/2 in the 30th over.

The Green Shirts could have easily taken the game away from the hosts had Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan hunkered themselves at the crease. However, the key players' dismissals triggered a batting collapse as Pakistan ended up getting skittled out for 191.

Rohit Sharma's tactics changed the game

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been spot on with his tactics on a match day when it really mattered the most. He was brilliant in terms of field placement, bowling changes and was decisive enough to take DRS at the right time.

These important elements shaped the outcome of the game. As always, Rohit was calm under pressure, made rational decisions, and more importantly, didn't let his emotions get the better of himself.

Pakistan's ineffectiveness with the new ball

Pakistan have always been a nation that has produced great bowlers and historically, several fast bowlers made a name for themselves because of their effectiveness with the new ball.

However, Pakistan pacers were not up to the mark with the new ball and the skipper Babar Azam himself admitted it at the post-match presentation. In the end, India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in Ahmedabad.