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India vs Pakistan: A Thrilling Encounter in the T20 World Cup
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021-22: Match 16
October 24th, 2021 | Melbourne Cricket Ground
The highly anticipated match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021-22 lived up to its billing. Both teams displayed exceptional skills and determination on the field, making it a gripping contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
India won the toss and elected to bat first. However, they stumbled early on, losing three wickets within the first six overs. Captain Virat Kohli, who made a valuable 57 from 48 balls, and Rishabh Pant, who contributed 39 runs, helped India recover and post a competitive total of 151-7.
In response, Pakistan started strongly, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan putting together a solid opening partnership. However, India's bowlers fought back, taking wickets at regular intervals to restrict Pakistan's scoring. Eventually, Pakistan fell short of the target, scoring 149-4 in their allotted 20 overs.
This victory marked Pakistan's first-ever win over India in a World Cup match. The result also has significant implications for both teams' chances of qualifying for the semifinals.
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