Pakistan set a target of 192 runs for India to reach in their eagerly awaited matchup at the ICC Cricket Men’s World Cup in 2023. This exciting match took place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, and it opened a new chapter in the bitter and long-running rivalry between the two countries.
Pakistan scored 191 runs during their innings but lost all of their wickets in 42.5 overs. Mohammad Rizwan added 49 runs in 69 balls, and captain Babar Azam contributed 50 runs in just 55 balls. But by getting two wickets each, India’s bowlers, especially Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja, played significant contributions.
India had won the toss and decided to field first. This was a wise move as it allowed them to limit Pakistan to a score that was below average. With victories in their previous tournament games, both sides came into this one with four points.
The India-Pakistan ICC Cricket Men’s World Cup 2023 match was given historic significance by the attendance of 132,000 fervent supporters. The match’s cultural and emotional significance was highlighted, highlighting the fierce rivalry between the two cricketing nations. This made it an event that fans throughout the world anxiously anticipated.
