Since the partition of Sub-continent,
India and Pakistan has had always been touchy about the cricket matches
they have had been playing, which often turns into a game-cum-battle for
both of the nations. After facing each other in the World Cup 2012’s
semi Final, both the teams are now again sharing the same pitch in the
ICC T20 World Cup 2012.
The match started with Pakistan winning
the toss and chose to bat. While all the Pakistanis were all waiting to
beat India this team, they were highly shocked when the wickets started
to go down within the first 5 overs when Hafeez, Imran Nazir, along
with Shahid Afridi lost their wickets contributing only 49 runs for the
loss of 4 wickets. One after another, all the wickets went down,
setting a target of 129 runs for India, with a run rate of 6.51.
Although the results were quite expected
after the first innings, Pakistani team looked determined to make it
possible through their bowling and strong fielding.
The 2nd innings started with
Gambhir and Sehwag as openers and Pakistan’s well fielded strategy
helped them to get India’s first wicket down in the first over. However,
Sehwag and Kohli’s partnership sustained and within 12 overs of the
match, India needed 45 runs from 47 balls.
It was in 17th over that
India finally dropped its second wicket with a score of 110, where it
needed 19 runs from 30 balls. India once again succeeded in beating
Pakistan in the ICC T20 world cup 2012.
Pakistan, however still secures a safe place in T20 WorldCup, lets see what the coming days bring for this team,
For now, Congratulations India for the victory!
