IND vs PAK: Bowlers Shine While Masood, Iftikhar Score Fifties; Pakistan Post 159/8 Against India In T20 World Cup 2022

India now needs 160 runs off 20 overs to beat Pakistan in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup 2022.

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IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022: Indian bowlers, particularly Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya excelled, while Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed shined with the bat as Pakistan managed 159/8 against India in the Super 12 match of T20 World Cup 2022. 

Arshdeep was brought into the attack in the 2nd over of the innings and dismissed Pakistan captain Babar Azam for a golden duck. Arshdeep then went on to dismiss Mohammad Rizwan with a short ball in his next over, getting rid of Pakistan's chief batters. 

Number 3 batter Shan Masood then held the crease, while Iftikhar Ahmed smacked a quickfire 51 runs off 34 balls with 2 fours & 4 sixes. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma then brought back Mohammed Shami into the attack in the 13th over and got Iftikhar's wicket on the 2nd delivery. 

Pakistan then lost quick wickets in the form of Shadab Khan (5), Haider Ali (2) and Mohammad Nawaz (9), all dismissed by Hardik Pandya in space of 2 overs. Asif Ali (2) was also dismissed cheaply by Arshdeep Singh. 

While Shan Masood continued with his steady knock, Shaheen Afridi also smacked 16 runs off 8 balls to etch a partnership of 31 runs in 16 balls with Shan Masood for the 8th wicket. Masood remained unbeaten after scoring 52* runs in 42 balls with 5 fours. For India, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya grabbed 3 wickets each while Mohammed Shami managed 1 wicket. 

India Need 160 Runs To Beat Pakistan!

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Earlier, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss & elected to field first against Pakistan in the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup 2022. This match is being played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. 

Brief Score:

PAK – 159/8 (Masood - 52*(42), Pandya - 3/30)