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At that point, the game is tied at the halfway mark. India would have liked a few more runs, but at one point in their innings, 266 seemed unlikely. They have the means to defend this totally. On the other hand, Pakistan allowed India to recover through regular bowling and fielding but did well to back things off. Do the Pakistani batters have what it takes to cross the line here? We’ll find out when we come back for the chase.
Today’s Pakistani man, Shaheen Afridi, is up for a chat. He says their plan was to strike with the new ball. Mentions Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s wickets were crucial. Adds that every batter is crucial to him. Shares that he liked Rohit’s wicket better. He thinks the pacers’ plan worked. Feels that the new ball will swing, but once the ball stops swinging, it will be easier to hit.
Pakistan got off to a flying start after rain interrupted play. Shaheen Afridi came in and took the fast wickets of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, sending two of their leading hitters off. Haris Rauf cleared out Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. They faltered in the middle phase of the innings due to stable partnership between Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya. Rauf struck again, firing Ishan and breaking the dangerous partnership. Shaheen Afridi bowled brilliantly into death taking the wickets from Hardik and Ravindra Jadeja. Naseem Shah was very frugal today and finished with three wickets. Shaheen Afridi was the bowlers choice with a spell of 4-35.
India’s chances of getting a good score looked bleak at the start of their innings as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill went off quite early in the innings. Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya’s heroics stabilized the innings with their 138-run partnership. They batted brilliantly and took no chances, which gave hope to the Indian fans. Ishan left after scoring 82. Hardik and Ravindra Jadeja, who entered next, also stood firm, the former being the aggressor. After Hardik’s wicket and some bonus runs from Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah pushed India to a score of 266.
At that point, that’s the end of the first innings. There was a brief interruption due to rain, but it soon cleared and as many as 50 overs could be bowled. India’s middle order made them pass the 250 mark. The target for Pakistan is 267. It has started to rain, but let’s hope it clears up soon and we can start the second innings soon.
48.5 overs (0 runs)
OUT! CAPTURED! Naseem Shah gets his third of the match and Jasprit Bumrah’s brief cameo comes to an end! This was a superb bowling performance by the Pakistani fast bowlers as they managed to claim all 10 wickets in this inning. This is bowled to a good length and outside the off-stump. Jasprit Bumrah seems to go over the limit on the leg side, but doesn’t make the ball as clean as he would have liked. Deep square legged Agha Salman settles under the ball and takes a comfortable catch to end the Indian effort. The Men in Blue managed to put 266 runs on the board and wasted seven balls in their inning.
48.4 overs (4 runs)
FOUR! Jasprit Bumrah continues to play his shots and four more useful runs for India! This is bowled to a good length and outside. Jasprit Bumrah tones this to the long haul and gathers a much needed frontier for India!
48.3 overs (1 run)
At good length and off the stump. Mohammed Siraj pushes to point and Jasprit Bumrah immediately calls him through for a single.
Mohammed Siraj is the last man to enter.
48.2 overs (0 runs)
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Kuldeep Yadav’s vigil comes to an end and Naseem Shah finally gets his second wicket as he is rewarded for good bowling! It is bowled at a good length and outside the off-pole. Kuldeep Yadav throws his bat at this player with no real foot movement and gets the smallest lead to the keeper. Mohammad Rizwan happily accepts and India is now just one wicket away from elimination. Pakistan have done remarkably well over the past ten overs to keep the game within their reach.
48.1 overs (0 runs)
Naseem Shah bowls this at a good length and off the stump. Kuldeep Yadav taps this towards the punt fielder.
47.6 overs (0 runs)
Jasprit Bumrah safely negotiates Shaheen Afridi’s last over and prevents him from taking a five-wicket haul! This is bowled a good length and away from the right-handed out-corner. Jasprit Bumrah puts his arms here. A fast bowler knows exactly what another fast bowler would like!
47.5 overs (1 run)
Goes full and into the stumps. Kuldeep Yadav clips it right of center and runs fast.
47.4 overs (0 runs)
Another ball of greater length rolled out over the wicket. Kuldeep Yadav vigilantly dabs this back across the field towards the bowler.
47.3 overs (1 run)
A slower delivery bowled full and against the stumps. Jasprit Bumrah gently dabs this into the leg side and sets off for a single.
47.2 overs (0 runs)
Goes really full and beyond the off pole from ‘around the wicket’. Jasprit Bumrah tries to squeeze the ball out, but can’t get a bat on it.
47.1 overs (1 run)
Also deliver these at good length and outside the stump. Kuldeep Yadav guides this one to a deep back point for a run.
47.1 overs (1 run)
WIDE! Shaheen Afridi angles this lower leg at a good length. Kuldeep Yadav leaves it alone and the referee gives it wide.
46.6 overs (0 runs)
Back to bowling at a good length and out. Jasprit Bumrah is looking forward to it, but cannot respond.
46.5 overs (4 runs)
FOUR! Jasprit Bumrah continues to give Indian fans something to cheer about! This is a great shot from a lower order hitter and he demands a promotion here! This is also bowled full and outside the off-pole. Jasprit Bumrah drives these four runs into the gap between cover and center and holds his stance as the ball races toward the fence.
46.4 overs (0 runs)
Bowls are so full and off the butt. Jasprit Bumrah taps it halfway straight to the fielder.
46.3 overs (1 run)
This time in the pads and at a good length. Kuldeep Yadav dabs this in the leg side and starts running. Haris Rauf runs after the ball and aims for the non-striker’s end. A direct hit and Kuldeep Yadav would have been a flop this time.
46.2 overs (0 runs)
Attacks the stumps at a yorker length. Kuldeep Yadav digs this out towards the cover fielder.
46.1 overs (0 runs)
Haris Rauf bowls from ‘around the wicket to the left-hander and serves it full, outside. Kuldeep Yadav dabs this on point towards the fielder.
45.6 overs (1 run)
At a good length this time and outside the stump. Kuldeep Yadav dabs this towards cover and takes off for a quick single. A direct hit on the non-striker’s side, but replays show that Kuldeep Yadav got into the crease in time. Not a great technique, though, as he drops his bat into the crease instead of sliding it.
45.5 overs (0 runs)
Bowls it wide outside the stump at a fuller length. Kuldeep Yadav takes a big step forward and seems to want to push the ball, but is beaten on the perimeter.
45.4 overs (0 runs)
Goes over the wicket to the southpaw and nails the yorker to the stumps. Kuldeep Yadav digs this back across the field towards the bowler.
45.3 overs (1 run)
A full coin toss bowled outside the outer post. Jasprit Bumrah guides it to a deep back point and makes a run-up.
45.2 overs (4 runs)
FOUR! More useful runs for India and Jasprit Bumrah shows the world he can punch! This is bowled to a good length and outside around the wicket. Jasprit Bumrah hovers this across the infield to long for four runs.
45.1 overs (0 runs)
Shaheen Afridi bowls this full and outside. Jasprit Bumrah pushes this towards the midfielder.