India’s Journey in the World Cup 2023 Match 3: India vs Pakistan

World Cup 2023 Match 3: India vs Pakistan - A Detailed Recap

In the third match of the World Cup 2023, India faced off against Pakistan. This match was a testament to India’s supreme run in the ongoing World Cup.

The Teams

The teams for this match were as follows¹:

India: Rohit Sharma ©, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.

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

The Match

India won the toss and chose to bowl first¹. The decision to bowl first was influenced by the conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad¹. It was a sunny day with lower humidity and there was no possibility of rain¹.

India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya had picked up an ankle injury during the previous match against Bangladesh and was missing from this match². Despite this setback, India put up a strong performance.

The Result

India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the 12th match of World Cup 2023³. Rohit Sharma and bowlers starred for India in this encounter as the men in blue registered their 8th consecutive win against Pakistan in World Cup³. Shreyas Iyer hit the winning runs and in the process got to his half century as well⁴. Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav triggered a stunning Pakistan collapse and shared four wickets in India’s dominant victory over their archrivals at the 2023 World Cup on Saturday⁴.

This outcome helped the hosts climb to the pole⁴. The victory was a testament to India’s strong team performance and their ability to perform under pressure.

Stay tuned for more detailed blogs on each of the upcoming matches of India in the World Cup 2023. For more highlights and updates, you can check out Hotstar¹ and ICC Cricket².

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023: A Match to Remember

 

The cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan is one of the most intense sports rivalries in the world. The Asia Cup 2023 match between these two cricketing giants was no exception. The match took place in Colombo, and it was a day that will be etched in the memories of cricket fans for a long time¹².

The Rain Interruption

The match started with a bit of a hiccup as rain played spoilsport³. India had to resume at the score of 147 for 2 in 24.1 overs with KL Rahul (17 not out) and Virat Kohli (8 not out) at the crease³.

The Batting Prowess

Once the match resumed, it was a spectacle of batting prowess. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul took center stage and put on a batting masterclass¹². Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 122 runs and KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 111 runs⁴. Earlier, Shubman Gill (58 runs) and Rohit Sharma were out after scoring 56 runs⁴. The Indian team set a target of 357 runs for Pakistan⁴.

The Bowling Brilliance

The second innings was all about India’s bowling brilliance. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav led Team India’s bowling as he clinched 5 wickets¹². His performance was instrumental in restricting Pakistan’s batting line-up.

The Historic Win

India secured their biggest victory against Pakistan by 228 runs¹². This win was not just a victory in a cricket match, but a testament to the skill, determination, and teamwork of the Indian cricket team.

This match will be remembered for its high stakes, brilliant performances, and the indomitable spirit of cricket. It was indeed a great day for Indian cricket and its fans all around the world.