Published on: Jun 8, 2023 1:10 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 8, 2023 1:10 pm IST
Bowling Figures
Pakistan – 1st Innings
Did not bat: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c)†, Mohammad Amir, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan
Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik made valuable contributions, scoring 46 and 12 runs respectively. Mohammad Hafeez played a blistering unbeaten innings of 57 runs from just 37 balls, accelerating the run rate towards the end. Imad Wasim also provided a quick cameo, scoring 25 runs off 21 deliveries. Pakistan finished their innings with a commanding total of 338 for 4 in 50 overs.
Chasing 339 runs to win, India had a disastrous start, losing early wickets, including the key wickets of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shikhar Dhawan and Yuvraj Singh made modest contributions of 21 and 22 runs respectively. Hardik Pandya played a brilliant knock, smashing 76 runs off just 43 balls, including 4 fours and 6 sixes. However, he ran out of partners as wickets kept falling at the other end.
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Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Mohammad Amir and Hasan Ali, produced a disciplined performance to restrict India. Amir took 3 wickets, while Hasan Ali also claimed 3 wickets, with Shadab Khan and Junaid Khan picking up 2 wickets each. India was eventually bowled out for 158 runs in 30.3 overs, falling short of the target by 180 runs.
Pakistan emerged victorious in the match, winning the T20 World Cup final by a comprehensive margin of 180 runs. Fakhar Zaman was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding century. It was a memorable victory for Pakistan, showcasing their dominance in the tournament and lifting the prestigious trophy.
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