The much-anticipated Pakistan vs India match of the 2023 ICC World Cup was played on October 14, 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams had won their two previous matches, and the stakes were high for a place at the top of the table.
Toss Update
India won the toss and elected to bowl first in the Pakistan vs India match of the 2023 ICC World Cup. This was a strategic decision by India, as they wanted to exploit the early morning conditions and put Pakistan under pressure. The decision paid off, as India bowled Pakistan out for 191.
India batting vs. Pakistan in ICC World Cup 2023
Total runs: 192
Extras: 2 (W 1, LB 1)
Yet to bat:
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shardul Thakur
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
Fall of wickets:
- 23/1 (S. Gill, 2.5 ov)
- 79/2 (V. Kohli, 9.5 ov)
- 156/3 (R. Sharma, 21.4 ov)
India’s run rate in the second innings of the Pakistan vs India match of the 2023 ICC World Cup was 5.92 runs per over. They scored 192 runs in 30.3 overs.
This was a good run rate, especially considering that India was chasing a modest target. They lost just three wickets, and they reached the target comfortably.
Pakistan batting vs. India in ICC World Cup 2023
Extras: 4 (W 1, B 1, LB 2)
Total runs: 191 (10 wkts, 42.5 ov)
Fall of wickets:
- 41/1 (A. Shafique, 7.6 ov)
- 73/2 (Imam-ul-Haq, 12.3 ov)
- 155/3 (B. Azam, 29.4 ov)
- 162/4 (S. Shakeel, 32.2 ov)
- 166/5 (I. Ahmed, 32.6 ov)
- 168/6 (M. Rizwan, 33.6 ov)
- 171/7 (S. Khan, 35.2 ov)
- 187/8 (M. Nawaz, 39.6 ov)
- 187/9 (H. Ali, 40.1 ov)
- 191/10 (H. Rauf, 42.5 ov)
Bowling Brilliance:
India Performance
The Indian bowling team delivered a brilliant performance against Pakistan in the 2023 ICC World Cup, helping their team to a comfortable 10-wicket victory.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that was vindicated early on as the Indian bowlers made the most of the overcast conditions. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a fiery spell to pick up two wickets in the first four overs, and he was ably supported by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami.
The Pakistani batsmen never really got into their stride, and they were eventually bowled out for just 151 in 35.2 overs. The Indian bowlers shared the spoils with Bumrah, Kumar, and Shami all picking up three wickets each.
In reply, the Indian batsmen made light work of the Pakistani attack, with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul putting on an unbeaten opening partnership of 152 runs. Sharma scored 79 runs off 65 balls, while Rahul hit an unbeaten 73 runs off 69 balls.
The Indian team reached the target in just 27.5 overs, without losing a wicket. The victory was India’s first win over Pakistan in a World Cup match since 2011, and it was a major boost to their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals.
The Indian bowling team’s performance against Pakistan was a masterclass in seam bowling. They exploited the overcast conditions to the fullest, and they never allowed the Pakistani batsmen to settle. Their bowling was disciplined and consistent, and they were able to pick up wickets at regular intervals.
The Indian bowling team is one of the best in the world, and they are a major reason why India is one of the favorites to win the 2023 ICC World Cup.
Pakistan Perfomance
Pakistan’s bowling performance against India in the 2023 ICC World Cup was disappointing, as they were unable to defend a total of 151 runs. India’s openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul put on an unbeaten opening partnership of 152 runs, and Pakistan’s bowlers were unable to break the partnership.
Pakistan’s bowlers were unable to find the right rhythm, and they were also guilty of bowling too many loose balls. Shaheen Afridi was the only Pakistani bowler who looked threatening, and he picked up the wicket of Rohit Sharma.
Overall, Pakistan’s bowling performance was below par, and they will need to improve if they want to challenge the top teams in the world.
Man of the Match:
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah was named the Man of the Match for his brilliant bowling performance against Pakistan in the 2023 ICC World Cup. He picked up two wickets for just 19 runs in seven overs, and his bowling was instrumental in India’s comfortable victory.
Bumrah bowled with great pace and accuracy, and he made it difficult for the Pakistani batsmen to score runs. He also dismissed two of Pakistan’s key batsmen in Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in the world, and he is a major reason why India is one of the favorites to win the 2023 ICC World Cup.tunesharemore_vert
