Glimpses of High-Octane clash between Pakistan and India

After a nail biting match, Arch-Rival India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in first clash of T20 Asia Cup clash at the Dubai Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Playing first against India in the crucial match, Pakistan scored 147 runs in the allotted 20 overs, including Mohammad Rizwan’s 43 and Iftikhar Ahmed’s 28, while Haris Rauf and Shahnawaz Dhani batted briskly in the final overs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar took the most 4 wickets for India, Hardik Pandya dismissed 3 players.

India reached the target of 148 runs off the fourth ball of the last over when Hardik Pandya hit a six.

Here are some glimpses of High Voltage match between the arch rivals.

After dismissing Pakistan captain Babar Azam, Indian players stand with Virat Kohli and express happiness – Photo: AFP

Mohammad Rizwan tried to bat responsibly but was not supported by the other end – Photo: AFP

Players of Pakistan and India stand in honor of the national anthem at the stadium before the start of the game – Photo: Reuters

Group photo of Indian players before the game – Photo: Reuters

Rizwan hit a six in Indian bowler Avish Khan’s over, but he got the wicket of Fakhar Zaman – Photo: AFP

The Indian bowlers bowled very carefully – Photo: AFP

Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam stand next to the trophy as they arrive for the toss at the Dubai International Stadium — Photo: Reuters

Muhammad Rizwan scored 28 runs while batting responsibly for Pakistan – Photo: Reuters

Pakistan captain Babar Azam leaves the field after being dismissed during the T20 Asia Cup 2022 – Photo: AFP

Iftikhar Ahmed scored 28 runs to support Mohammad Rizwan to a great extent—Photo: AFP

Pakistan’s batsmen initially took a positive approach – Photo: AFP

Indian players celebrate after dismissing Pakistani player Iftikhar Ahmed – Photo: AFP