India vs Pakistan 16th Match Group 2 Cricket Scorecard ICC Men's T20 World Cup 202122
Match Resumes After Rain Delay
Toss Delayed Due to Rain
The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in Group A of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has resumed after a rain delay at the Dubai International Stadium. The toss was delayed by over two hours due to heavy rainfall, but the match finally got underway at 4:30 PM UAE time.
India won their opening match of the tournament against New Zealand, while Pakistan lost their first game to Afghanistan. Both teams will be keen to secure a victory in this high-profile encounter.
India Wins the Toss and Elects to Bat
India captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first. This decision was met with mixed reactions from the crowd, as many fans were hoping to see Pakistan bat first under the lights.
India got off to a solid start, with openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul putting on a 50-run partnership. However, Pakistan's bowlers fought back, and India lost wickets at regular intervals.
India eventually finished on 151/7 from their 20 overs. Kohli top-scored for India with 49 runs, while Suryakumar Yadav made 30 runs.
Pakistan's Chase Gets Off to a Slow Start
Pakistan's chase got off to a slow start, as they lost early wickets to Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan steadied the innings, but Pakistan still needed 100 runs from the last 10 overs.
With 50 runs needed from the last 3 overs, Pakistan's hopes rested on Asif Ali. However, Ali was dismissed for 25 runs off the bowling of Mohammed Shami, and Pakistan's hopes were dashed.
Pakistan eventually finished on 142/9 from their 20 overs, losing the match by 9 runs.
Conclusion
India's victory over Pakistan was a hard-fought battle. Both teams played with passion and determination, but in the end, it was India who emerged victorious. This victory will give India a much-needed boost of confidence as they look to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. For Pakistan, this loss will be a bitter pill to swallow, but they will have to regroup quickly as they still have two matches left in the tournament.
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