India vs Pakistan: WEB 12th Match Highlights, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Match Details
Date: October 14, 2023
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Result: India won by 5 wickets
Highlights
India extended their unbeaten streak in World Cups against Pakistan to 8-0 with a thrilling victory in the 12th match of the tournament. The match was played in front of a packed crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which witnessed some of the best cricket ever played in a World Cup match.
India won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan got off to a slow start but accelerated later on, thanks to a brilliant century from Babar Azam. He scored 119 off 120 balls, hitting 14 fours and 2 sixes. Pakistan finished their innings with a competitive total of 336/6.
India's chase started off well, with Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan putting on a century partnership. However, Pakistan fought back with regular wickets and reduced India to 188/4. Virat Kohli then took charge of the chase, scoring a brilliant century of his own. He hit 112 off 107 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes.
Kohli was ably supported by Hardik Pandya, who scored 40 off 30 balls. Pandya hit the winning runs with a six over long-on, which sent the crowd into a frenzy. The victory was a huge boost for India, as they look to win their third World Cup title.
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