India Begin Super 4s with Thrilling 6-Wicket Win Over Pakistan

India started their Super 4s campaign in high spirits as Abhishek Sharma produced a whirlwind knock of 74 off 39 balls, with 6 fours and 5 sixes, to seal a 6-wicket victory against Pakistan in Dubai.

Key Stages of the Match

Early Exchange of Wickets

The match began with both teams losing early wickets, stabilizing around 10 runs apiece. However, India's top-order batters got into the groove as they took advantage of Pakistan's struggling bowling attack to post a decent score.

Abhishek Sharma's Thrilling Knock

Abhishek took center stage with an exceptional innings of 74 off 39 balls, including 6 fours and 5 sixes, as India comfortably overhauled Pakistan's total of 171/5 in 20 overs.

Chasing Down Pakistan's Score

India reached 171 in 17.1 overs, with Abhishek contributing 74 of those runs. The left-hander's aggressive knock laid the foundation for India's victory as Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma continued the momentum.

Tilak Leads India Home

After Shubman Gill's departure, Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson combined for a crucial partnership. Though Samson's innings came to an end, Tilak held his nerve and led India over the line with an unbeaten 30 off 19 balls.

Brief Scores

Pakistan 171/5 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 58, Saim Ayub 21; Shivam Dube 2-33)

India 174/4 in 18.5 overs (Abhishek Sharma 74, Shubman Gill 47; Haris Rauf 2-26)