<p>Shoaib Akhtar got involved in a controversy during the T20 World Cup 2021 edition's face-off between Pakistan and New Zealand, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday evening (October 26). Being a part of a panel discussion on&nbsp;PTV News, hosted by Nauman Niaz, the Rawalpindi Express was asked to leave by the popular Pakistani journalist; leaving the other panellists -- such as Vivian Richards, Sana Mir, etc. -- in a state of shock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akhtar was speaking about the intense clash, where Kiwis struggled and were restricted to 134-8 to lose the contest by 5 wickets to Babar Azam-led Men in Green.&nbsp;The former cricketer's way of putting forward his views were labelled as 'rude' by Niaz, who asked him to leave and 'feel free to go' if he wants to. The video of the discussion has gone viral in no time on social media platforms. <strong>Here's the video:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">Dr Nauman Niaz vs Shoaib Akhtar . . Who was at fault here? <a href="https://t.co/fineugxrQF">pic.twitter.com/fineugxrQF</a></p>
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<p>Akhtar, as a result, has retorted to the claims and shared his side of the story. In a video shared by the former speedster on his official Twitter handle, the ex-pacer tweeted, "Multiple clips are circulating on social media so I thought I should clarify. dr noman was abnoxious (sic) and rude wen he asked me to leave the show."</p>

<p>"It was embarrassing specially wen u have legends like sir Vivian Richards and David gower sitting on the set with some of my contemporaries and seniors and millions watching. I tried to save everyone from embarrassment by saying I was pulling dr nomans leg with this mutual understanding that dr noman will also politely apologise and we will move on with the show ,which he refused to do. Then I had no other choice,” he added further.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nauman Niaz, on the other hand, also shared his take. <strong>Here's how it all panned out:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I wonder why one has to be reminded <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shoaib100mph</a> is a star. He has been the best of the best, he shall always be. He has brought laurels to the country is undeniable. One side of the story always attracts nonetheless having been friends for ages I’ll always wish him the best.</p>
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<p>The matter escalated when the host asked him to comment on Pakistan's run-chase versus the Black Caps. To this, Akhtar preferred to talk about Haris Rauf and lauded the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars and its coach, Aaqib for discovering the pacer and backing him relentlessly. The news anchor, however, didn't seem impressed and said, "You're being a little rude and I don't want to say this, but if you're being over smart, you can go. I am saying this on air."</p>

<p>After a commercial break, things didn't die down as Akhtar demanded an apology from the anchor, who stood his ground. This prompted the ex-pacer to leave the show by saying, "My apologies for this but I am resigning immediately from PTV sports as I have been insulted and treated badly on live television in front of the nation."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">WOW!!!! Shoaib Akhtar just walks out of PTV Sports during live show. "jis tarah national TV par mere sath behave kiya gaya hai, I don't think I should be sitting here. I am resigning from PTV" Right thing to do after Dr Nauman Niaz insulting a national hero on national TV. <a href="https://t.co/vmA0BtbaDU">https://t.co/vmA0BtbaDU</a> <a href="https://t.co/EPuqzweoqr">pic.twitter.com/EPuqzweoqr</a></p>
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<p>Talking about the Pak-NZ clash, Babar &amp; Co. produced another masterclass bowling performance to beat Williamson &amp; Co. and make it two wins in a row in the T20 WC 2021. Shaheen, Harish Rauf's 4-fer, Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali's finishing knocks stood tall in Men in Green's impressive win.</p>


Shoaib Akhtar got involved in a controversy during the T20 World Cup 2021 edition's face-off between Pakistan and New Zealand, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday evening (October 26).

Shoaib Akhtar got involved in a controversy during the T20 World Cup 2021 edition's face-off between Pakistan and New Zealand, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday evening (October 26). Being a part of a panel discussion on PTV News, hosted by Nauman Niaz, the Rawalpindi Express was asked to leave by the popular Pakistani journalist; leaving the other panellists -- such as Vivian Richards, Sana Mir, etc. -- in a state of shock. Akhtar was speaking about the intense clash, where Kiwis struggled and were restricted to 134-8 to lose the contest by 5 wickets to Babar Azam-led Men in Green. The former cricketer's way of putting forward his views were labelled as 'rude' by Niaz, who asked him to leave and 'feel free to go' if he wants to. The video of the discussion has gone viral in no time on social media platforms. Here's the video: Dr Nauman Niaz vs Shoaib Akhtar . . Who was at fault here? pic.twitter.com/fineugxrQF — Mansoor Ali Khan (@_Mansoor_Ali) October 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | Fast bowling is not India's forte: Shoaib Akhtar makes a weird claim on superior race of 'Pakistani Punjabis' Akhtar, as a result, has retorted to the claims and shared his side of the story. In a video shared by the former speedster on his official Twitter handle, the ex-pacer tweeted, "Multiple clips are circulating on social media so I thought I should clarify. dr noman was abnoxious (sic) and rude wen he asked me to leave the show." "It was embarrassing specially wen u have legends like sir Vivian Richards and David gower sitting on the set with some of my contemporaries and seniors and millions watching. I tried to save everyone from embarrassment by saying I was pulling dr nomans leg with this mutual understanding that dr noman will also politely apologise and we will move on with the show ,which he refused to do. Then I had no other choice,” he added further. Nauman Niaz, on the other hand, also shared his take. Here's how it all panned out: Multiple clips are circulating on social media so I thought I shud clarify. pic.twitter.com/ob8cnbvf90 — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 26, 2021 × I wonder why one has to be reminded @shoaib100mph is a star. He has been the best of the best, he shall always be. He has brought laurels to the country is undeniable. One side of the story always attracts nonetheless having been friends for ages I’ll always wish him the best. — Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) October 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'Shame on you....' - Harbhajan taunts Md. Amir over fixing saga as duo involve in heated exchange The matter escalated when the host asked him to comment on Pakistan's run-chase versus the Black Caps. To this, Akhtar preferred to talk about Haris Rauf and lauded the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars and its coach, Aaqib for discovering the pacer and backing him relentlessly. The news anchor, however, didn't seem impressed and said, "You're being a little rude and I don't want to say this, but if you're being over smart, you can go. I am saying this on air." After a commercial break, things didn't die down as Akhtar demanded an apology from the anchor, who stood his ground. This prompted the ex-pacer to leave the show by saying, "My apologies for this but I am resigning immediately from PTV sports as I have been insulted and treated badly on live television in front of the nation." WOW!!!! Shoaib Akhtar just walks out of PTV Sports during live show. "jis tarah national TV par mere sath behave kiya gaya hai, I don't think I should be sitting here. I am resigning from PTV" Right thing to do after Dr Nauman Niaz insulting a national hero on national TV. https://t.co/vmA0BtbaDU pic.twitter.com/EPuqzweoqr — Hassan (@iamhassan9) October 26, 2021 × Talking about the Pak-NZ clash, Babar & Co. produced another masterclass bowling performance to beat Williamson & Co. and make it two wins in a row in the T20 WC 2021. Shaheen, Harish Rauf's 4-fer, Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali's finishing knocks stood tall in Men in Green's impressive win.

T20 WC: Shoaib Akhtar walks out of TV show as anchor labels him 'rude', issues statement on Twitter - WATCH

<p>Match 18 of the T20 World Cup edition will see the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies (WI) take on the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa (SA) on Tuesday (October 26). The game will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p>South Africa lost their first match against Australia whereas West Indies was demolished by England in the first game. Having lost their first game both teams would be finally looking to gain some winning momentum.</p>

<p>Earlier South Africa had won both the warm-up matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan whereas West Indies had&nbsp;lost both matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan.</p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: </strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa taking place? </strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa begin?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa begins at 3:30 PM IST on Tuesday.</p>

<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between WI vs SA will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.</p>


Match 18 of the T20 World Cup edition will see the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies (WI) take on the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa (SA) on Tuesday (October 26). The game will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Match 18 of the T20 World Cup edition will see the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies (WI) take on the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa (SA) on Tuesday (October 26). The game will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. South Africa lost their first match against Australia whereas West Indies was demolished by England in the first game. Having lost their first game both teams would be finally looking to gain some winning momentum. Earlier South Africa had won both the warm-up matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan whereas West Indies had lost both matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa taking place? The T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa begin? The T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa begins at 3:30 PM IST on Tuesday. Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa? The T20 World Cup match between West Indies vs South Africa will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between WI vs SA will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

T20 World Cup, WI vs SA live streaming: When and where to watch West Indies vs South Africa match?

<p>On Tuesday (October 26), the T20 World Cup 2021 edition will see a doubleheader as South Africa will lock horns with West Indies at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in what will be the first game of the day. This will be followed by Pakistan's much-awaited face-off with New Zealand in the evening clash, at the Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both South Africa and West Indies started their Super 12 round with defeats. While Temba Bavuma-led Proteas lost to Australia in an intense clash, in the last over, by 5 wickets, the defending champions Windies were thrashed by Eoin Morgan-led England by 6 wickets as they succumbed to the third-lowest total in T20 WC history after being 55 all-out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While both sides are entering the contest on the back of defeats, they shouldn't be too worried as it is still the early stage of the tournament. The Windies, however, will be desperate to notch up a win as they have lost three matches in a row, including the two warm-up encounters. They can still draw some inspiration from the fact that they reduced England to 39/4 in defence of a paltry 56 in their opening game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In head-to-head, Proteas lead the Windies 9-6 whereas they are also ahead in T20 WC with a 2-1 lead.</p>

<p><strong>Match prediction for SA vs WI encounter:</strong> The Dubai surface will continue to challenge all the teams in the tournament. The batsmen will have to take some time initially in order to take on the bowlers. A par-score in Dubai is tough to predict but anything over 150-160 will challenge the chasing side. It will be interesting to see if the dew factor comes into play or not. SA to add to WI's miseries by earning their first win of the tournament?</p>


On Tuesday (October 26), the T20 World Cup 2021 edition will see a doubleheader as South Africa will lock horns with West Indies at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in what will be the first game of the day.

On Tuesday (October 26), the T20 World Cup 2021 edition will see a doubleheader as South Africa will lock horns with West Indies at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in what will be the first game of the day. This will be followed by Pakistan's much-awaited face-off with New Zealand in the evening clash, at the Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah. Both South Africa and West Indies started their Super 12 round with defeats. While Temba Bavuma-led Proteas lost to Australia in an intense clash, in the last over, by 5 wickets, the defending champions Windies were thrashed by Eoin Morgan-led England by 6 wickets as they succumbed to the third-lowest total in T20 WC history after being 55 all-out. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Defending champions West Indies all-out for 55 vs England, third-lowest score in tournament history While both sides are entering the contest on the back of defeats, they shouldn't be too worried as it is still the early stage of the tournament. The Windies, however, will be desperate to notch up a win as they have lost three matches in a row, including the two warm-up encounters. They can still draw some inspiration from the fact that they reduced England to 39/4 in defence of a paltry 56 in their opening game. In head-to-head, Proteas lead the Windies 9-6 whereas they are also ahead in T20 WC with a 2-1 lead. Match prediction for SA vs WI encounter: The Dubai surface will continue to challenge all the teams in the tournament. The batsmen will have to take some time initially in order to take on the bowlers. A par-score in Dubai is tough to predict but anything over 150-160 will challenge the chasing side. It will be interesting to see if the dew factor comes into play or not. SA to add to WI's miseries by earning their first win of the tournament?

SA vs WI, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between South Africa and West Indies?

<p>India and Pakistan met each other for the first time, across formats, after a gap of two years when they locked horns in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. Ahead of Sunday evening's clash (October 24), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, India had a staggering 12-0 over their arch-rivals Pakistan in World Cup history (including both ODIs and T20Is).</p>

<p>However, India's unbeaten streak finally came to an end as Virat Kohli &amp; Co. were hammered by Babar Azam-led Men in Green by ten wickets, with 13 balls to spare. Nothing clicked for India as their top-order struggled versus Shaheen Afridi (3 for 31) whereas none apart from Kohli (57) managed to get going. India posted a modest 151-7, however, Pakistan openers (Babar 68* and Mohammad Rizwan's 79*) completed the run-chase with ease.</p>

<p>While Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant got starts, Ravindra Jadeja couldn't create much impact with the bat. In the bowling department, the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy struggled to control the run-flow and returned wicketless. Post the match, Shami has been subject to severe abuse on social media platforms by some&nbsp;Indian fans.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-star-md-rizwan-shares-heartwarming-post-for-mohammed-shami-as-india-pacer-faces-online-abuse-424145">Pakistan star Md. Rizwan shares heartwarming post for Mohammed Shami as India pacer faces online abuse</a></strong></p>

<p>Many former and active Indian cricketers have supported Shami and have come to his defence. Even during India's 2017 Champions Trophy final loss to Pakistan, by 180 runs, Shami and other Indian players were targetted by a Pakistani fan. In response to the Pak spectator's harsh comments, the Indian pacer decided to give it back to him and reacted in the following manner:</p>

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<p>Post Pakistan's recent win over India, one of their star-performers in Rizwan came in support of Shami. He recently took to his official Twitter handle to share a heartwarming post for Shami. He wrote, "The kind of pressure, struggles &amp; sacrifices a player has to go through for his country &amp; his people is immeasurable. @MdShami11 is a star &amp; indeed of the best bowlers in the world. Please respect your stars. This game should bring people together &amp; not divide 'em #Shami #PAKvIND."</p>

<p>Shami-starrer India will now lock horns with New Zealand in their next T20 WC fixture, on October 31 (Sunday) at Dubai.</p>


India and Pakistan met each other for the first time, across formats, after a gap of two years when they locked horns in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE.

India and Pakistan met each other for the first time, across formats, after a gap of two years when they locked horns in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. Ahead of Sunday evening's clash (October 24), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, India had a staggering 12-0 over their arch-rivals Pakistan in World Cup history (including both ODIs and T20Is). However, India's unbeaten streak finally came to an end as Virat Kohli & Co. were hammered by Babar Azam-led Men in Green by ten wickets, with 13 balls to spare. Nothing clicked for India as their top-order struggled versus Shaheen Afridi (3 for 31) whereas none apart from Kohli (57) managed to get going. India posted a modest 151-7, however, Pakistan openers (Babar 68* and Mohammad Rizwan's 79*) completed the run-chase with ease. While Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant got starts, Ravindra Jadeja couldn't create much impact with the bat. In the bowling department, the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy struggled to control the run-flow and returned wicketless. Post the match, Shami has been subject to severe abuse on social media platforms by some Indian fans. ALSO READ | Pakistan star Md. Rizwan shares heartwarming post for Mohammed Shami as India pacer faces online abuse Many former and active Indian cricketers have supported Shami and have come to his defence. Even during India's 2017 Champions Trophy final loss to Pakistan, by 180 runs, Shami and other Indian players were targetted by a Pakistani fan. In response to the Pak spectator's harsh comments, the Indian pacer decided to give it back to him and reacted in the following manner: Those calling @mdshami11 a #gaddar after the #IndiaVsPak match, please watch this 2017 video, when after losing to Pakistan, only Shami had the courage to confront the bullying Pakistani. #IndvsPak #shami #Kohli #ICCT20WorldCup #RohithSharma pic.twitter.com/8ixvhbJadP — निंदाTurtle (@Tawishz) October 25, 2021 × ALSO READ | Shots fired! Waqar Younis makes heads turn with SHOCKING remark after Indo-Pak T20 WC tie Post Pakistan's recent win over India, one of their star-performers in Rizwan came in support of Shami. He recently took to his official Twitter handle to share a heartwarming post for Shami. He wrote, "The kind of pressure, struggles & sacrifices a player has to go through for his country & his people is immeasurable. @MdShami11 is a star & indeed of the best bowlers in the world. Please respect your stars. This game should bring people together & not divide 'em #Shami #PAKvIND." Shami-starrer India will now lock horns with New Zealand in their next T20 WC fixture, on October 31 (Sunday) at Dubai.

Throwback: When Mohammed Shami confronted Pak fan following his remark post 2017 CT final - Watch

<p>Babar Azam-led Pakistan started their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign with a bang, beating India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round on Sunday evening (October 24). Being asked to bat first, Virat Kohli-led India managed only a modest 151-7 riding on Captain Kohli's 57 as Shaheen Afridi's 3/31 stunned the Men in Blue. In reply, Babar's 68* and Mohammad Rizwan's 79 not out completed the run-chase without dropping much sweat.</p>

<p>Pakistan will now aim for making it two wins in a row as they face Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday evening (October 26). This is being regarded as a 'grudge match' for the Men in Green as they were humiliated after Black Caps suddenly cancelled their tour of Pakistan, minutes before the tour-opener, to leave Pakistan Cricket in shatters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the face-off, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra feels that a Pakistan victory would really help India, making the Pool B group a place to survive for New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He explained on his Youtube channel, "I feel Pakistan will help India if they defeat New Zealand. But if it happens the other way round, New Zealand beats Pakistan, it can be a three-way tie, the net run rate story can come if India beats New Zealand and assuming the three teams win their remaining matches."</p>

<p>"If Pakistan beat New Zealand, then only Afghanistan will be there in between and two teams who have come from the qualifiers - Scotland and Namibia. Then Pakistan through, make your place in the semi-finals and enjoy," he further explained.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-nz-t20-world-cup-2021-prediction-who-will-win-todays-match-between-pakistan-and-new-zealand-424121"><strong>Pak vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Pakistan and New Zealand?</strong></a></p>

<p>At present, India is gearing up for their second match in the T20 WC 2021 edition, where they will face New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 31). Another defeat -- even if Kiwis lose to Pakistan -- would make things really difficult for the 2007 winners.</p>


Babar Azam-led Pakistan started their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign with a bang, beating India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round on Sunday evening (October 24).

Babar Azam-led Pakistan started their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign with a bang, beating India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round on Sunday evening (October 24). Being asked to bat first, Virat Kohli-led India managed only a modest 151-7 riding on Captain Kohli's 57 as Shaheen Afridi's 3/31 stunned the Men in Blue. In reply, Babar's 68* and Mohammad Rizwan's 79 not out completed the run-chase without dropping much sweat. Pakistan will now aim for making it two wins in a row as they face Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday evening (October 26). This is being regarded as a 'grudge match' for the Men in Green as they were humiliated after Black Caps suddenly cancelled their tour of Pakistan, minutes before the tour-opener, to leave Pakistan Cricket in shatters. Ahead of the face-off, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra feels that a Pakistan victory would really help India, making the Pool B group a place to survive for New Zealand. ALSO READ | Shots fired! Waqar Younis makes heads turn with SHOCKING remark after Indo-Pak T20 WC tie He explained on his Youtube channel, "I feel Pakistan will help India if they defeat New Zealand. But if it happens the other way round, New Zealand beats Pakistan, it can be a three-way tie, the net run rate story can come if India beats New Zealand and assuming the three teams win their remaining matches." "If Pakistan beat New Zealand, then only Afghanistan will be there in between and two teams who have come from the qualifiers - Scotland and Namibia. Then Pakistan through, make your place in the semi-finals and enjoy," he further explained. ALSO READ | Pak vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Pakistan and New Zealand? At present, India is gearing up for their second match in the T20 WC 2021 edition, where they will face New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 31). Another defeat -- even if Kiwis lose to Pakistan -- would make things really difficult for the 2007 winners.

'They'll help India if they defeat New Zealand' - Aakash Chopra opines on Pakistan's 'grudge match' in T20 WC

<p>India and Pakistan met each other in the 4th match of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24). Virat Kohli-led India were favourites as the Men in Blue had a 12-0 lead over their arch-rivals Pakistan in World Cup history, including both ODIs and T20Is.</p>

<p>However, Babar Azam-led Pakistan stunned the Indian team as they produced a clinical performance with both bat and ball to win by 10 wickets, with 13 balls to spare. Thus, the one-time winners Pakistan not only started their T20 WC 2021 campaign in style, but they also ended their winless streak versus India in WC history. Shaheen Afridi, Babar, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan were the heroes for Pakistan in their flawless performance versus Kohli &amp; Co.</p>

<p>After the match, former Pakistan speedster and bowling coach Waqar Younis made heads turn by making a shocking statement. Speaking to a ARY News, Waqar told what impressed him the most in the Indo-Pak clash. "Sabse ache baat jo Rizwan ne ki. Usne ground mein khade hoke Naamaz padhe, hinduon ke beech mein....So that was really something very very special for me. (What I liked the most is what Rizwan did. He stood in the middle of the ground and read the prayers, in front of the Hindus)."</p>

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<p>Following Waqar's remark, even Shoaib Akhtar -- who was a part of the panel discussion -- and the news anchor were left embarrassed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the match, Babar-led Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first at Dubai. Shaheen's 3 for 31 and Haris Rauf's 1 for 25 restricted India to 151-7, as only Kohli made a mark with the bat (57). In reply, Babar's 68* and Rizwan's stunning 78 not out took Pakistan to the total without dropping any sweat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Author's take</strong></p>

<p>Given how Waqar's shocking remark stunned Akhtar and the tv news anchor, it shows how the entire statement could've been avoided. While at one end some fans from both nations need to deal with the outcome of the Indo-Pak match in a much better way, former and established cricketers like Waqar should refrain from making such glaring remarks and keep their views with regard to the game only.&nbsp;</p>


India and Pakistan met each other in the 4th match of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24).

India and Pakistan met each other in the 4th match of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24). Virat Kohli-led India were favourites as the Men in Blue had a 12-0 lead over their arch-rivals Pakistan in World Cup history, including both ODIs and T20Is. However, Babar Azam-led Pakistan stunned the Indian team as they produced a clinical performance with both bat and ball to win by 10 wickets, with 13 balls to spare. Thus, the one-time winners Pakistan not only started their T20 WC 2021 campaign in style, but they also ended their winless streak versus India in WC history. Shaheen Afridi, Babar, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan were the heroes for Pakistan in their flawless performance versus Kohli & Co. After the match, former Pakistan speedster and bowling coach Waqar Younis made heads turn by making a shocking statement. Speaking to a ARY News, Waqar told what impressed him the most in the Indo-Pak clash. "Sabse ache baat jo Rizwan ne ki. Usne ground mein khade hoke Naamaz padhe, hinduon ke beech mein....So that was really something very very special for me. (What I liked the most is what Rizwan did. He stood in the middle of the ground and read the prayers, in front of the Hindus)." ALSO READ | Pakistan star Md. Rizwan shares heartwarming post for Mohammed Shami as India pacer faces online abuse Following Waqar's remark, even Shoaib Akhtar -- who was a part of the panel discussion -- and the news anchor were left embarrassed. Talking about the match, Babar-led Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first at Dubai. Shaheen's 3 for 31 and Haris Rauf's 1 for 25 restricted India to 151-7, as only Kohli made a mark with the bat (57). In reply, Babar's 68* and Rizwan's stunning 78 not out took Pakistan to the total without dropping any sweat. Author's take Given how Waqar's shocking remark stunned Akhtar and the tv news anchor, it shows how the entire statement could've been avoided. While at one end some fans from both nations need to deal with the outcome of the Indo-Pak match in a much better way, former and established cricketers like Waqar should refrain from making such glaring remarks and keep their views with regard to the game only.

Shots fired! Waqar Younis makes heads turn with SHOCKING remark after Indo-Pak T20 WC tie

<p>Pakistan will lock horns with New Zealand in the match 19 of the T20 World Cup 2021, in the UAE, on Tuesday evening (October 26). This will be the second game of the day, following the West Indies-South Africa encounter in Pool A.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the Babar Azam-led Men in Green, the one-time winners dominated their opening fixture in the Super 12 round by beating their arch-rivals India by ten wickets. Opting to bowl first, Babar-led Pakistan rode on Shaheen Afridi's 3/31 and Haris Rauf's 1/25 to restrict India to 151-7. In reply, Babar's 68 not out and Mohammad Rizwan's 79 not out completed the run-chase without dropping any sweat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After such a clinical performance, Pakistan will be favourites against New Zealand, against whom they have some unfinished business after the Black Caps pulled out of their tour of the Asian giants at the last moment in mid-September. Kane Williamson-led Kiwis, on the other hand, will have a task to stop the rampant Pakistani line-up, on slow and batting-friendly surfaces in Sharjah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand are entering the Super 12 on the back of two defeats in a row in the warm-up games.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-nz-t20-world-cup-2021-prediction-who-will-win-todays-match-between-pakistan-and-new-zealand-424121"><strong>Pak vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Pakistan and New Zealand?</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand begin?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand begins at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/shaheen-shah-afridi-a-spell-that-changed-pakistans-fate-423993"><strong>Shaheen Shah Afridi: A spell that changed Pakistan's fate</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.</p>


Pakistan will lock horns with New Zealand in the match 19 of the T20 World Cup 2021, in the UAE, on Tuesday evening (October 26). This will be the second game of the day, following the West Indies-South Africa encounter in Pool A.

Pakistan will lock horns with New Zealand in the match 19 of the T20 World Cup 2021, in the UAE, on Tuesday evening (October 26). This will be the second game of the day, following the West Indies-South Africa encounter in Pool A. Talking about the Babar Azam-led Men in Green, the one-time winners dominated their opening fixture in the Super 12 round by beating their arch-rivals India by ten wickets. Opting to bowl first, Babar-led Pakistan rode on Shaheen Afridi's 3/31 and Haris Rauf's 1/25 to restrict India to 151-7. In reply, Babar's 68 not out and Mohammad Rizwan's 79 not out completed the run-chase without dropping any sweat. After such a clinical performance, Pakistan will be favourites against New Zealand, against whom they have some unfinished business after the Black Caps pulled out of their tour of the Asian giants at the last moment in mid-September. Kane Williamson-led Kiwis, on the other hand, will have a task to stop the rampant Pakistani line-up, on slow and batting-friendly surfaces in Sharjah. New Zealand are entering the Super 12 on the back of two defeats in a row in the warm-up games. ALSO READ | Pak vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Pakistan and New Zealand? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand taking place? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand begin? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand begins at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday. ALSO READ | Shaheen Shah Afridi: A spell that changed Pakistan's fate Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs New Zealand will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

T20 World Cup, PAK vs NZ live streaming: When and where to watch Pakistan vs New Zealand match?

<p>Pakistan opened their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, with a stunning ten-wicket win over arch-rivals India, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24). While the Babar Azam-led Men in Green were clinical in all departments to finally break Virat Kohli &amp; Co.'s 12-match unbeaten streak against their neighbours in World Cup history, the whole of Pakistan will now gear up to support their team as they face New Zealand in match 19 of the T20 WC 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan and New Zealand would have been meeting each other for the sixth time in T20Is, in over&nbsp;than a month, however, they will be facing each other for the first time in the shortest format in 308 days. By now, the reason for this is well known to the whole world as Black Caps pulled out of their tour of Pakistan -- in mid-September -- just minutes before the tour-opener; causing huge financial losses to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and embarrassing the Asian giants in world cricket -- who are still fighting hard to regain hosting rights&nbsp;in a fully-fledged manner&nbsp;in international cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hence, their face-off versus New Zealand is highly awaited as Babar &amp; Co. will be eager to settle scores versus the Kane Williamson-led Kiwis. Speaking about the 2016 edition's semi-finalists, they are coming into this encounter on the back of back-to-back defeats in their two warm-up games. Hence, NZ will have to be on their toes against a Pakistani line-up who was absolutely clinical versus India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/shaheen-shah-afridi-a-spell-that-changed-pakistans-fate-423993"><strong>Shaheen Shah Afridi: A spell that changed Pakistan's fate</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Match prediction for Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 WC:&nbsp;</strong>The two games at Sharjah, involving Sri Lanka-Bangladesh and Afghanistan-Scotland, showed batsmen will have a bigger role to play. Both teams might be tempted to bat second. It will be interesting to see if dew plays a role and makes its presence felt in the encounter. A high-scoring encounter is expected, in the range of 170-180, with Men in Green to make it two wins in a row.</p>


Pakistan opened their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, with a stunning ten-wicket win over arch-rivals India, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24).

Pakistan opened their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, with a stunning ten-wicket win over arch-rivals India, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24). While the Babar Azam-led Men in Green were clinical in all departments to finally break Virat Kohli & Co.'s 12-match unbeaten streak against their neighbours in World Cup history, the whole of Pakistan will now gear up to support their team as they face New Zealand in match 19 of the T20 WC 2021. Pakistan and New Zealand would have been meeting each other for the sixth time in T20Is, in over than a month, however, they will be facing each other for the first time in the shortest format in 308 days. By now, the reason for this is well known to the whole world as Black Caps pulled out of their tour of Pakistan -- in mid-September -- just minutes before the tour-opener; causing huge financial losses to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and embarrassing the Asian giants in world cricket -- who are still fighting hard to regain hosting rights in a fully-fledged manner in international cricket. Hence, their face-off versus New Zealand is highly awaited as Babar & Co. will be eager to settle scores versus the Kane Williamson-led Kiwis. Speaking about the 2016 edition's semi-finalists, they are coming into this encounter on the back of back-to-back defeats in their two warm-up games. Hence, NZ will have to be on their toes against a Pakistani line-up who was absolutely clinical versus India. ALSO READ | Shaheen Shah Afridi: A spell that changed Pakistan's fate Match prediction for Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 WC: The two games at Sharjah, involving Sri Lanka-Bangladesh and Afghanistan-Scotland, showed batsmen will have a bigger role to play. Both teams might be tempted to bat second. It will be interesting to see if dew plays a role and makes its presence felt in the encounter. A high-scoring encounter is expected, in the range of 170-180, with Men in Green to make it two wins in a row.

Pak vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Pakistan and New Zealand?

<p>Babar Azam-led Pakistan slammed India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. Opting to bowl first, Pakistan rode on Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 as they restricted Virat Kohli-led India for 151-7 in 20 overs. In reply, the Men in Green chased down the score with 10 wickets and 13 balls to spare, riding on unbeaten half-centuries from Mohammed Rizwan and Babar.</p>

<p>Thus, Pakistan finally managed to end India's 12-match unbeaten streak in the World Cups (including both ODIs and T20Is). Pakistan and India had first met each other in a World Cup in 1992. Since then, India won every single encounter till the 2019 ODI World Cup before Sunday evening's (October 24) face-off led to Babar &amp; Co. stunning the Kohli-led line-up, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

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<p>In a video shared by the Twitter handle of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan skipper reminded his teammates that the historic victory over Team India was due to their collective effort. In addition, he urged them to not get overexcited or carried away.</p>

<p>"Look guys, this win was not a result of any individual performance. We gave a complete team performance and we do not have to let go of this. This is just a start, enjoy it, but do not get over-excited after beating India. We need to look ahead and our focus is to win the T20 World Cup. We will never be relaxed, just look to give your 100 percent. Please, do not get overexcited," Babar said while addressing his teammates in the&nbsp;dressing room. <strong>Here's the video:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, Babar told, "This was the team's effort, and the early wickets were very helpful. It gave us a lot of confidence and our spinners were very good as well. We applied our plans and got the results. We, the openers, kept it simple and built a partnership and because the wicket was getting better so we just wanted to keep batting till the end, which we did. It won't get easier just because we beat India. We will take the confidence, but we're taking it one match at a time, and there's a long way to go in the tournament."</p>

<p>New Zealand will be both India and Pakistan's next opposition in the T20 WC 2021 edition. Pakistan will square off with the Kiwis on October 27 (Wednesday). Kohli &amp; Co. will face the Black Caps on October 31.</p>


Babar Azam-led Pakistan slammed India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. Opting to bowl first, Pakistan rode on Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 as they restricted Virat Kohli-led India for 151-7 in 20 overs.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan slammed India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. Opting to bowl first, Pakistan rode on Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 as they restricted Virat Kohli-led India for 151-7 in 20 overs. In reply, the Men in Green chased down the score with 10 wickets and 13 balls to spare, riding on unbeaten half-centuries from Mohammed Rizwan and Babar. Thus, Pakistan finally managed to end India's 12-match unbeaten streak in the World Cups (including both ODIs and T20Is). Pakistan and India had first met each other in a World Cup in 1992. Since then, India won every single encounter till the 2019 ODI World Cup before Sunday evening's (October 24) face-off led to Babar & Co. stunning the Kohli-led line-up, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Babar Azam's father teary-eyed after Pakistan break India's 12-match winning streak in WCs In a video shared by the Twitter handle of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan skipper reminded his teammates that the historic victory over Team India was due to their collective effort. In addition, he urged them to not get overexcited or carried away. "Look guys, this win was not a result of any individual performance. We gave a complete team performance and we do not have to let go of this. This is just a start, enjoy it, but do not get over-excited after beating India. We need to look ahead and our focus is to win the T20 World Cup. We will never be relaxed, just look to give your 100 percent. Please, do not get overexcited," Babar said while addressing his teammates in the dressing room. Here's the video: The captain and head coach address the players after Pakistan's historic win over India. #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/Laww5iTMzX — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 24, 2021 × ALSO READ | Heartwarming gesture: Pakistani players chat with Dhoni and Kohli after the match, take selfies At the post-match presentation, Babar told, "This was the team's effort, and the early wickets were very helpful. It gave us a lot of confidence and our spinners were very good as well. We applied our plans and got the results. We, the openers, kept it simple and built a partnership and because the wicket was getting better so we just wanted to keep batting till the end, which we did. It won't get easier just because we beat India. We will take the confidence, but we're taking it one match at a time, and there's a long way to go in the tournament." New Zealand will be both India and Pakistan's next opposition in the T20 WC 2021 edition. Pakistan will square off with the Kiwis on October 27 (Wednesday). Kohli & Co. will face the Black Caps on October 31.

WATCH: 'Don't get overexcited' - Babar Azam's powerful speech as Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets in T20 WC

<p>India and Pakistan played each other in what was both sides' respective tournament-opener in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021, in the UAE. While the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were coming into the game on the back of a 12-0 unbeaten streak versus their arch-rivals in World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is), the Babar Azam-led Pakistan side produced a clinical performance to outplay the Indian team in all departments and win by 10 wickets on Sunday evening (October 24).</p>

<p>This way, Pakistan also managed to finally break their India jinx in World Cups as the whole country is basking in the glory of their national men's cricket team. After the match, Babar &amp; Co. were ecstatic whereas the Pakistan captain's father was teary-eyed as his son marshalled his troops brilliantly to upset India. In a video shared on Twitter, Babar's father -- Azam Siddique -- was surrounded by the Pakistani supporters in the stands as he was in happy tears, was consoled and greeted by his countrymen, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. <strong>Here's the video:</strong></p>

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Pora Pakistan Apko Salaam Pesh kerta hai Azam Uncle. Aap k bete ne Pakistan team k saath mil ker tareekh raqam ker di. Alhumdulillah!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kaptaan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kaptaan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/babarazam258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@babarazam258</a> <a href="https://t.co/2DucqFBmrD">pic.twitter.com/2DucqFBmrD</a></p>
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<p>Winning the toss, Babar-led Pakistan invited India to bat first. The one-time winners India were off to a disastrous start as they lost Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul for cheap. Virat Kohli's 57 steadied the ship for India but the 32-year-old didn't get much support from others. Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav got starts as India rode on Kohli's fifty to post 151-7. Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi starred with the ball, returning with 3 for 31.</p>

<p>In reply, Babar and Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten fifties (68 and 79 not out, respectively) took Pakistan to a stunning 10-wicket win over India. At the post-match presentation, Babar said, "This was the team's effort, and the early wickets were very helpful. It gave us a lot of confidence and our spinners were very good as well. We applied our plans and got the results. We, the openers, kept it simple and built a partnership and because the wicket was getting better so we just wanted to keep batting till the end, which we did. It won't get easier just because we beat India. We will take the confidence, but we're taking it one match at a time, and there's a long way to go in the tournament."</p>


India and Pakistan played each other in what was both sides' respective tournament-opener in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021, in the UAE.

India and Pakistan played each other in what was both sides' respective tournament-opener in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021, in the UAE. While the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were coming into the game on the back of a 12-0 unbeaten streak versus their arch-rivals in World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is), the Babar Azam-led Pakistan side produced a clinical performance to outplay the Indian team in all departments and win by 10 wickets on Sunday evening (October 24). This way, Pakistan also managed to finally break their India jinx in World Cups as the whole country is basking in the glory of their national men's cricket team. After the match, Babar & Co. were ecstatic whereas the Pakistan captain's father was teary-eyed as his son marshalled his troops brilliantly to upset India. In a video shared on Twitter, Babar's father -- Azam Siddique -- was surrounded by the Pakistani supporters in the stands as he was in happy tears, was consoled and greeted by his countrymen, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Here's the video: Salute to this man for giving us Babar Azam. In ankhon me chamakte ye shukr k moti Pakistan se mohabbat k aaina daar hain Pora Pakistan Apko Salaam Pesh kerta hai Azam Uncle. Aap k bete ne Pakistan team k saath mil ker tareekh raqam ker di. Alhumdulillah!#Kaptaan @babarazam258 pic.twitter.com/2DucqFBmrD — Talha Aisham (@TalhaAisham) October 24, 2021 × ALSO READ | Watch: Ishan for Rohit? Virat Kohli snaps at reporter's query after India's 10-wicket loss to Pakistan Winning the toss, Babar-led Pakistan invited India to bat first. The one-time winners India were off to a disastrous start as they lost Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul for cheap. Virat Kohli's 57 steadied the ship for India but the 32-year-old didn't get much support from others. Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav got starts as India rode on Kohli's fifty to post 151-7. Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi starred with the ball, returning with 3 for 31. In reply, Babar and Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten fifties (68 and 79 not out, respectively) took Pakistan to a stunning 10-wicket win over India. At the post-match presentation, Babar said, "This was the team's effort, and the early wickets were very helpful. It gave us a lot of confidence and our spinners were very good as well. We applied our plans and got the results. We, the openers, kept it simple and built a partnership and because the wicket was getting better so we just wanted to keep batting till the end, which we did. It won't get easier just because we beat India. We will take the confidence, but we're taking it one match at a time, and there's a long way to go in the tournament."

T20 WC: Babar Azam's father teary-eyed after Pakistan break India's 12-match winning streak in WCs

<p>Babar Azam-led Pakistan slammed India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. Opting to bowl first, Pakistan rode on Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 as they restricted Virat Kohli-led India for 151-7 in 20 overs. In reply, the Men in Green chased down the score with 10 wickets and 13 balls to spare, riding on unbeaten half-centuries from Mohammed Rizwan and Babar.</p>

<p>Thus, Pakistan finally managed to end India's 12-match unbeaten streak in the World Cups (including both ODIs and T20Is). Pakistan and India had first met each other in a World Cup in 1992. Since then, India won every single encounter till the 2019 ODI World Cup before Sunday evening's (October 24) face-off led to Babar &amp; Co. stunning the Kohli-led line-up, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

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<p>In a video shared by the Twitter handle of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan skipper reminded his teammates that the historic victory over Team India was due to their collective effort. In addition, he urged them to not get overexcited or carried away.</p>

<p>"Look guys, this win was not a result of any individual performance. We gave a complete team performance and we do not have to let go of this. This is just a start, enjoy it, but do not get over-excited after beating India. We need to look ahead and our focus is to win the T20 World Cup. We will never be relaxed, just look to give your 100 percent. Please, do not get overexcited," Babar said while addressing his teammates in the&nbsp;dressing room. <strong>Here's the video:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, Babar told, "This was the team's effort, and the early wickets were very helpful. It gave us a lot of confidence and our spinners were very good as well. We applied our plans and got the results. We, the openers, kept it simple and built a partnership and because the wicket was getting better so we just wanted to keep batting till the end, which we did. It won't get easier just because we beat India. We will take the confidence, but we're taking it one match at a time, and there's a long way to go in the tournament."</p>

<p>New Zealand will be both India and Pakistan's next opposition in the T20 WC 2021 edition. Pakistan will square off with the Kiwis on October 26 (Tuesday). Kohli &amp; Co. will face the Black Caps on October 31.</p>


Babar Azam-led Pakistan slammed India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. Opting to bowl first, Pakistan rode on Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 as they restricted Virat Kohli-led India for 151-7 in 20 overs. In reply, the Men in Green chased down the score with 10 wickets and 13 balls to spare, riding on unbeaten half-centuries from Mohammed Rizwan and Babar. Thus, Pakistan finally managed to end India's 12-match unbeaten streak in the World Cups (including both ODIs and T20Is). Pakistan and India had first met each other in a World Cup in 1992. Since then, India won every single encounter till the 2019 ODI World Cup before Sunday evening's (October 24) face-off led to Babar & Co. stunning the Kohli-led line-up, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Babar Azam's father teary-eyed after Pakistan break India's 12-match winning streak in WCs In a video shared by the Twitter handle of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan skipper reminded his teammates that the historic victory over Team India was due to their collective effort. In addition, he urged them to not get overexcited or carried away. "Look guys, this win was not a result of any individual performance. We gave a complete team performance and we do not have to let go of this. This is just a start, enjoy it, but do not get over-excited after beating India. We need to look ahead and our focus is to win the T20 World Cup. We will never be relaxed, just look to give your 100 percent. Please, do not get overexcited," Babar said while addressing his teammates in the dressing room. Here's the video: The captain and head coach address the players after Pakistan's historic win over India. #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/Laww5iTMzX — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 24, 2021 × ALSO READ | Heartwarming gesture: Pakistani players chat with Dhoni and Kohli after the match, take selfies At the post-match presentation, Babar told, "This was the team's effort, and the early wickets were very helpful. It gave us a lot of confidence and our spinners were very good as well. We applied our plans and got the results. We, the openers, kept it simple and built a partnership and because the wicket was getting better so we just wanted to keep batting till the end, which we did. It won't get easier just because we beat India. We will take the confidence, but we're taking it one match at a time, and there's a long way to go in the tournament." New Zealand will be both India and Pakistan's next opposition in the T20 WC 2021 edition. Pakistan will square off with the Kiwis on October 26 (Tuesday). Kohli & Co. will face the Black Caps on October 31.

WATCH: Babar Azam delivers powerful speech as Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets in T20 WC

<p>On the cricket field, India and Pakistan are arch-rivals, but players from both sides have a strong bond off the field, as evidenced by the Men in Green's 10-wicket victory against Virat Kohli's team at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 24.</p>

<p>Pakistani cricketers were spotted conversing with former Indian captain MS Dhoni, who is now Team India's consultant, just after the match finished.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Also, despite a devastating setback in Team India's T20 World Cup opener, skipper Virat Kohli remained composed and demonstrated the "Spirit of Cricket" in his post-match interactions with the opposition.</p>

<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a snapshot of Kohli chatting with Rizwan Azam on social media with the message "Spirit of Cricket! #WeHaveWeWill."&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Pakistani players also snapped photographs with Dhoni, who is the first captain in white-ball cricket history to win all three ICC titles.</p>

<p>Several photographs of Dhoni talking with the players were shared on social media.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It was Pakistan's first-ever 10-wicket triumph over any opponent in a T20, while India also suffered the humiliation of losing by such a large margin.<br />
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<strong>Watch | T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets, John Buchanan gives insight</strong></p>

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<p>Pakistan won their first T20 World Cup match against India since 2007, when India won the first event by defeating Pakistan in the final.</p>

<p>Pakistan took first place in the 2009 edition.&nbsp;<br />
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On the cricket field, India and Pakistan are arch-rivals, but players from both sides have a strong bond off the field, as evidenced by the Men in Green's 10-wicket victory against Virat Kohli's team at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 24.

On the cricket field, India and Pakistan are arch-rivals, but players from both sides have a strong bond off the field, as evidenced by the Men in Green's 10-wicket victory against Virat Kohli's team at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 24. Pakistani cricketers were spotted conversing with former Indian captain MS Dhoni, who is now Team India's consultant, just after the match finished. Pakistan team players having a chat with MS Dhoni after the match ❤️@MSDhoni | #MSDhoni | #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/rlR2NCUYo9 — DHONI Trends™ 🏆 (@TrendsDhoni) October 24, 2021 × Also, despite a devastating setback in Team India's T20 World Cup opener, skipper Virat Kohli remained composed and demonstrated the "Spirit of Cricket" in his post-match interactions with the opposition. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a snapshot of Kohli chatting with Rizwan Azam on social media with the message "Spirit of Cricket! #WeHaveWeWill." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pakistan Cricket (@therealpcb) × Pakistani players also snapped photographs with Dhoni, who is the first captain in white-ball cricket history to win all three ICC titles. Several photographs of Dhoni talking with the players were shared on social media. Fanboy moment of Young Pakistan Bowler Shahnawaz Dahani ❤#TeamIndia | @MSDhoni | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/Sx4oZS3k4P — Dhoni Army TN™ (@DhoniArmyTN) October 24, 2021 × It was Pakistan's first-ever 10-wicket triumph over any opponent in a T20, while India also suffered the humiliation of losing by such a large margin. Watch | T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets, John Buchanan gives insight Pakistan won their first T20 World Cup match against India since 2007, when India won the first event by defeating Pakistan in the final. Pakistan took first place in the 2009 edition. (With inputs from agencies)

Heartwarming gesture: Pakistani players chat with Dhoni and Kohli after the match, take selfies

<p>Afghanistan routed Scotland by 130 runs in a Super 12 Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup, here on Monday.</p>

<p>Left-handed opener Hazratullah Zazai produced a 44-run knock-off 30 balls while Najibullah Zadran (59) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (46) also played solid knocks.</p>

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<p>Spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman then rocked Scotland's top and middle order with his five-wicket haul to puncture their chase. Rashid Khan dismissed four batsmen.</p>

<p>George Munsey's 25-run knock was the best effort by a Scotland batter.</p>

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<p>Brief Scores:<br />
Afghanistan: 190 for 4 in 20 overs (N Zadran 59, R Gurbaz 46, H Zazai 44; S Sharif 2/33, M Watt 1/23) vs Scotland.<br />
Scotland: 60 all out in 10.2 overs. (G Munsey 25; M Rahman 5/20, R Khan 4/9).</p>


Afghanistan routed Scotland by 130 runs in a Super 12 Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup, here on Monday. Left-handed opener Hazratullah Zazai produced a 44-run knock-off 30 balls while Najibullah Zadran (59) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (46) also played solid knocks.

Afghanistan routed Scotland by 130 runs in a Super 12 Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup, here on Monday. Left-handed opener Hazratullah Zazai produced a 44-run knock-off 30 balls while Najibullah Zadran (59) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (46) also played solid knocks. ALSO READ: 7 home, 7 away! How many matches will IPL 2022 have after addition of Lucknow, Ahmedabad franchises? Spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman then rocked Scotland's top and middle order with his five-wicket haul to puncture their chase. Rashid Khan dismissed four batsmen. George Munsey's 25-run knock was the best effort by a Scotland batter. ALSO READ: RPSG group, CVC Capital beat Glazers, Adani Group to win bids for Ahmedabad, Lucknow IPL teams Brief Scores: Afghanistan: 190 for 4 in 20 overs (N Zadran 59, R Gurbaz 46, H Zazai 44; S Sharif 2/33, M Watt 1/23) vs Scotland. Scotland: 60 all out in 10.2 overs. (G Munsey 25; M Rahman 5/20, R Khan 4/9).

T20 World Cup: Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan help Afghanistan thrash Scotland by 130 runs

<p>New Zealand's abrupt cancellation of their Pakistan tour last month strained relations between the two sides, but skipper Kane Williamson expects the "right spirit" to prevail when the teams meet in Sharjah on Tuesday in the T20 World Cup 2021.</p>

<p>New Zealand's tour of Pakistan was cut short minutes before the first match in Rawalpindi due to a security warning, and England followed suit, dealing a double blow to Pakistan's prospects of hosting international matches on a regular basis.</p>

<p>Furious Pakistan players took to social media to express their frustrations, while cricket board chairman Ramiz Raja asked them to turn their rage to better their&nbsp;on-field performance.</p>

<p>Williamson, who was not part of the team in Pakistan, told reporters before of their Group II opener, "It was a really disappointing situation."</p>

<p>"I know the team that were there were very much looking forward to the occasion and playing cricket over in Pakistan, and it was a real shame that it wasn't able to go ahead.</p>

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<p>"But there are also a lot of good relations within the two teams. Over the years they've played a lot against each other, and a number of players have played with each other as well.</p>

<p>"I`m sure it'll be played in the right spirit, but no doubt Pakistan will be well supported, as they always are here in the UAE."</p>

<p>Pakistan is riding high after defeating India in a World Cup match for the first time on Sunday, and Williamson has accepted&nbsp;Babar Azam's team is among the&nbsp;favorites&nbsp;to win the tournament.</p>

<p>Pakistan's 10-wicket victory against India in Dubai was hailed by Williamson as "a fantastic performance."</p>

<p>"I think Pakistan have come to the T20 World Cup full of confidence, having played in these conditions more than most.</p>

<p>"They certainly put it on show last night and showed why they're one of the favourites in the competition."</p>

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<p>According to Pakistan bowling coach Vernon Philander, the goal&nbsp;was not to get carried away following the historic triumph over India.</p>

<p>"We had a meeting earlier and we highlighted the importance of staying grounded," said the former South Africa bowler.</p>

<p>"Today's talk was really about putting last night behind us and focus on what`s obviously to come tomorrow.</p>

<p>"Tomorrow's going to be another big game. And hopefully the boys will reset and be ready and focused for tomorrow."</p>

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New Zealand's abrupt cancellation of their Pakistan tour last month strained relations between the two sides, but skipper Kane Williamson expects the "right spirit" to prevail when the teams meet in Sharjah on Tuesday in the T20 World Cup 2021.

New Zealand's abrupt cancellation of their Pakistan tour last month strained relations between the two sides, but skipper Kane Williamson expects the "right spirit" to prevail when the teams meet in Sharjah on Tuesday in the T20 World Cup 2021. New Zealand's tour of Pakistan was cut short minutes before the first match in Rawalpindi due to a security warning, and England followed suit, dealing a double blow to Pakistan's prospects of hosting international matches on a regular basis. Furious Pakistan players took to social media to express their frustrations, while cricket board chairman Ramiz Raja asked them to turn their rage to better their on-field performance. Williamson, who was not part of the team in Pakistan, told reporters before of their Group II opener, "It was a really disappointing situation." "I know the team that were there were very much looking forward to the occasion and playing cricket over in Pakistan, and it was a real shame that it wasn't able to go ahead. Also Read: 'Do you still want a walkover?': Shoaib Akhtar taunts Harbhajan after Pakistan beat India in T20 WC "But there are also a lot of good relations within the two teams. Over the years they've played a lot against each other, and a number of players have played with each other as well. "I`m sure it'll be played in the right spirit, but no doubt Pakistan will be well supported, as they always are here in the UAE." Pakistan is riding high after defeating India in a World Cup match for the first time on Sunday, and Williamson has accepted Babar Azam's team is among the favorites to win the tournament. Pakistan's 10-wicket victory against India in Dubai was hailed by Williamson as "a fantastic performance." "I think Pakistan have come to the T20 World Cup full of confidence, having played in these conditions more than most. "They certainly put it on show last night and showed why they're one of the favourites in the competition." In Pics: Pakistan's top performers from their historic win against India in T20 World Cup 2021 According to Pakistan bowling coach Vernon Philander, the goal was not to get carried away following the historic triumph over India. "We had a meeting earlier and we highlighted the importance of staying grounded," said the former South Africa bowler. "Today's talk was really about putting last night behind us and focus on what`s obviously to come tomorrow. "Tomorrow's going to be another big game. And hopefully the boys will reset and be ready and focused for tomorrow."

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<p>After an outstanding performance by Pakistan's opening pair <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/highlights-babar-rizwan-guide-pakistan-to-historic-maiden-win-against-india-in-world-cup-contest-423513">Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan</a>, Pakistan handed India an embarrassing defeat by 10 wickets in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday (October 24) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Babar and Rizwan hit half-centuries as Pakistan registered their first-ever win over their arch-rivals at a Twenty20 World Cup. Chasing 152 for victory, Babar, who hit 68, and Rizwan, with 79, took apart India's bowlers as Pakistan reached their target with 13 balls to spare.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi set up victory — their first over India in six attempts in the tournament — with figures of 3-31 that kept their opponents to 151-7 despite a valiant 57 from skipper Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli, who never let "outside talks" get under his skin, looked irritated on a reporter's questions. After the match, Kohli was addressing the press when he was asked if young batter Ishan Kishan could have been better and played instead of Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With a frown on his face, Virat Kohli replied, "It's a very brave question. I played the team that I thought was the best, what is your opinion? Will you drop Rohit Sharma from T20&nbsp;Internationals?"</p>

<p>"Do you know what he did in the last game that he played?" Virat further asked slamming the&nbsp; "unbelievable" question.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Covering his face with his hand in utter shock by the line of questioning, Virat sarcastically said, "If you want controversy, tell me before, so I can answer accordingly."</p>

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<p>During the post-match presentation,&nbsp;Kohli said,&nbsp;"We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat they gave us absolutely no chances."</p>

<p>"We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last."</p>


After an outstanding performance by Pakistan's opening pair Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan handed India an embarrassing defeat by 10 wickets in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday (October 24) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

After an outstanding performance by Pakistan's opening pair Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan handed India an embarrassing defeat by 10 wickets in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday (October 24) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Babar and Rizwan hit half-centuries as Pakistan registered their first-ever win over their arch-rivals at a Twenty20 World Cup. Chasing 152 for victory, Babar, who hit 68, and Rizwan, with 79, took apart India's bowlers as Pakistan reached their target with 13 balls to spare. ALSO READ | Credit where it's due, PAK outplayed us: Virat Kohli on India's massive T20 WC loss, shares message for fans Left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi set up victory — their first over India in six attempts in the tournament — with figures of 3-31 that kept their opponents to 151-7 despite a valiant 57 from skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli, who never let "outside talks" get under his skin, looked irritated on a reporter's questions. After the match, Kohli was addressing the press when he was asked if young batter Ishan Kishan could have been better and played instead of Rohit Sharma. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli achieves staggering milestone with brilliant fifty against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2021 clash With a frown on his face, Virat Kohli replied, "It's a very brave question. I played the team that I thought was the best, what is your opinion? Will you drop Rohit Sharma from T20 Internationals?" "Do you know what he did in the last game that he played?" Virat further asked slamming the "unbelievable" question. Covering his face with his hand in utter shock by the line of questioning, Virat sarcastically said, "If you want controversy, tell me before, so I can answer accordingly." Watch the video here: Droping rohit for ishan..?? Look at Virat Reply. 😂 #INDvPAK #Kohli #T20WorldCup #TeamIndia #Cricket pic.twitter.com/fwJtvxOpYc — Rahul tanwar (@rahultanwar_09) October 24, 2021 × During the post-match presentation, Kohli said, "We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat they gave us absolutely no chances." "We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last."

Watch: Ishan for Rohit? Virat Kohli snaps at reporter's query after India's 10-wicket loss to Pakistan

Pakistan's top performers from their historic win against India in T20 World Cup 2021

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<p>Pakistan defeated Virat Kohli-led team India as captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan hit half-centuries to inspire their side for a stunning win in a World Cup showdown for the first time ever with a 10-wicket romp in a Super 12 blockbuster at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday. The loss was also India's first 10-wicket defeat in T20 cricket.</p>

<p>Babar (68) and Rizwan (79) helped Pakistan to take apart India's bowlers as they reached their target with 13 balls to spare in Dubai while chasing 152 for victory. Left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi set up victory — their first over India in six attempts in the tournament — with figures of 3-31 that kept their opponents to 151-7 despite a valiant 57 from skipper Virat Kohli.</p>

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<p>During an exclusive chat with&nbsp;<strong>WION's Digvijay Singh Deo</strong>, the two-time World Cup-winning coach John Buchanan opened up on India vs Pakistan clash. He said, "It's going to hurt, that's for sure. It's hammering. That's just a real comprehensive loss against a fantastic Pakistan."</p>

<p>"However, your first game in the tournament is always a little bit tricky. You are just not quite settled as a team, you are just not sure about a range of things. It's always nice to get the first game underway and ideally get away with a win but in this case, India haven't"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I don't think there will be of long-term concern for India, I think it reflects on a range of this 'can I change the bowling line-up' also the batting. But I think there won't be too many changes on India's side. One of these games tends to reflect relatively quickly and just go back to what you were doing in the lead-up and in individual performance and prepare for the next game".</p>

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<p>India were completely outplayed as sent into bat, India were off to the worst possible start as they lost both their prolific openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul within three overs with just six runs on the board.</p>

<p>Kohli (57) and Pant (39) then joined forces to add 53 runs in quick time before the latter was caught out by leg-spinner Shadab Khan (1/22 in four overs) off his own bowling in the 13th over.</p>

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<p>During the post-match presentation, Indian skipper Kohli said, "We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat they gave us absolutely no chances."</p>

<p>"We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last."</p>


Pakistan defeated Virat Kohli-led team India as captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan hit half-centuries to inspire their side for a stunning win in a World Cup showdown for the first time ever with a 10-wicket romp in a Super 12 blockbuster at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday.

Pakistan defeated Virat Kohli-led team India as captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan hit half-centuries to inspire their side for a stunning win in a World Cup showdown for the first time ever with a 10-wicket romp in a Super 12 blockbuster at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday. The loss was also India's first 10-wicket defeat in T20 cricket. Babar (68) and Rizwan (79) helped Pakistan to take apart India's bowlers as they reached their target with 13 balls to spare in Dubai while chasing 152 for victory. Left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi set up victory — their first over India in six attempts in the tournament — with figures of 3-31 that kept their opponents to 151-7 despite a valiant 57 from skipper Virat Kohli. ALSO READ | Watch: Ishan for Rohit? Virat Kohli snaps at reporter's query after India's 10-wicket loss to Pakistan During an exclusive chat with WION's Digvijay Singh Deo, the two-time World Cup-winning coach John Buchanan opened up on India vs Pakistan clash. He said, "It's going to hurt, that's for sure. It's hammering. That's just a real comprehensive loss against a fantastic Pakistan." "However, your first game in the tournament is always a little bit tricky. You are just not quite settled as a team, you are just not sure about a range of things. It's always nice to get the first game underway and ideally get away with a win but in this case, India haven't" ALSO READ | Credit where it's due, PAK outplayed us: Virat Kohli on India's massive T20 WC loss, shares message for fans "I don't think there will be of long-term concern for India, I think it reflects on a range of this 'can I change the bowling line-up' also the batting. But I think there won't be too many changes on India's side. One of these games tends to reflect relatively quickly and just go back to what you were doing in the lead-up and in individual performance and prepare for the next game". Watch the full interview here: × India were completely outplayed as sent into bat, India were off to the worst possible start as they lost both their prolific openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul within three overs with just six runs on the board. Kohli (57) and Pant (39) then joined forces to add 53 runs in quick time before the latter was caught out by leg-spinner Shadab Khan (1/22 in four overs) off his own bowling in the 13th over. ALSO READ | Pakistan skipper Babar Azam says T20 World Cup won't be easier just because Pakistan defeated India During the post-match presentation, Indian skipper Kohli said, "We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat they gave us absolutely no chances." "We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last."

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<p>Pakistan skipper Babar Azam led his team from the front as his side defeated Virat Kohli-led India in a World Cup showdown for the first time ever with a 10-wicket triumph in a Super 12 blockbuster at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Babar admitted that Pakistan might have won the match but the win doesn't make the ongoing T20 World Cup journey easier for his side. During the match, Mohammad Rizwan (79) and Babar (68) put on a remarkable show to hand their team a historic win on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It won't get easier just because we beat India. We will take the confidence, but we're taking it one match at a time, and there's a long way to go in the tournament. We prepared well, and just kept the history out of our mind," Babar told host broadcaster Star Sports after the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chasing 152 to win, Pakistan reached their target with 13 balls to spare. "We needed quality practice, and warm-up matches, and even our domestic tournament and those games gave us a lot of confidence," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We, the openers, kept it simple and built a partnership and because the wicket was getting better so we just wanted to keep batting till the end, which we did," he added. Rizwan and Babar didn't give any chance to India bowlers to come on top as the two batsmen dominated the proceedings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Indian skipper Virat Kohli: "We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat they gave us absolutely no chances."</p>

<p>"We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last."</p>

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<p>Before this game, Pakistan had failed to beat India in the history of the men's World Cup but the Babar-led side came out with flying colours on Sunday on the back of some sensational performance after Shaheen Shah Afridi's show with the ball.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan skipper Babar Azam led his team from the front as his side defeated Virat Kohli-led India in a World Cup showdown for the first time ever with a 10-wicket triumph in a Super 12 blockbuster at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam led his team from the front as his side defeated Virat Kohli-led India in a World Cup showdown for the first time ever with a 10-wicket triumph in a Super 12 blockbuster at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, Babar admitted that Pakistan might have won the match but the win doesn't make the ongoing T20 World Cup journey easier for his side. During the match, Mohammad Rizwan (79) and Babar (68) put on a remarkable show to hand their team a historic win on Sunday. ALSO READ | Watch: Ishan for Rohit? Virat Kohli snaps at reporter's query after India's 10-wicket loss to Pakistan "It won't get easier just because we beat India. We will take the confidence, but we're taking it one match at a time, and there's a long way to go in the tournament. We prepared well, and just kept the history out of our mind," Babar told host broadcaster Star Sports after the match. Chasing 152 to win, Pakistan reached their target with 13 balls to spare. "We needed quality practice, and warm-up matches, and even our domestic tournament and those games gave us a lot of confidence," he added. "We, the openers, kept it simple and built a partnership and because the wicket was getting better so we just wanted to keep batting till the end, which we did," he added. Rizwan and Babar didn't give any chance to India bowlers to come on top as the two batsmen dominated the proceedings. ALSO READ | Credit where it's due, PAK outplayed us: Virat Kohli on India's massive T20 WC loss, shares message for fans On the other hand, Indian skipper Virat Kohli: "We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat they gave us absolutely no chances." "We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last." × Before this game, Pakistan had failed to beat India in the history of the men's World Cup but the Babar-led side came out with flying colours on Sunday on the back of some sensational performance after Shaheen Shah Afridi's show with the ball.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam says T20 World Cup won't be easier just because Pakistan defeated India

<p>India opened their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, by locking horns with their arch-rivals Pakistan in match 4 of the Super 12 round, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the match, many former cricketers and experts of the game had predicted India's victory courtesy their 12-match unbeaten streak in World Cup history over Pakistan (including ODIs and T20Is). However, Babar Azam-led Pakistan produced a memorable performance to stun the Indian team by ten wickets, with 13 balls to spare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Being asked to bat first, Virat Kohli-led India managed a competitive yet below-par 151-7, riding on Kohli's 57. Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 and Haris Rauf's 1 for 25 starred for the Men in Green whereas the entire unit showed great character and energy on the field. In reply, Babar's 68* and Mohammad Rizwan's 79* took Pakistan home, without dropping any sweat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking of India, there are plenty of concerns for the one-time winners as Rohit Sharma and&nbsp;KL Rahul fell for cheap whereas Suryakumar Yadav got a start before departing and Ravindra Jadeja couldn't create any impact with the bat, despite being promoted up the order. With the ball, the likes of Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Varun Chakravarthy went for runs and the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Jadeja couldn't be among wickets despite their economical spells.</p>

<p>Aakash Chopra, India's former opener-turned-commentator, opined that Bhuvi's form is India's main concern going forward as he is not 'looking effective anymore'. He told on his Youtube channel, "Bhuvneshwar Kumar is not looking the same bowler. He has had his struggles with injury, but whenever he has played this year (in IPL, Sri Lanka series, and the warm-up games), he never looked the same. Bhuvneshwar has lost his pace and cannot get the ball to swing as much. He's not looking effective anymore," Chopra said.</p>

<p>"It never felt like a wicket is around the corner when Bhuvneshwar Kumar was bowling. Earlier, he was able to move the ball sideways and induce false shots. It isn't happening anymore. Even with his slower deliveries and wide yorkers, it seems he is only trying to control the flow of runs. So, this is going to be an issue," the former Indian opener further added.</p>

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<p>India will now face New Zealand in their next fixture, which will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday (October 31). They will hope for a much-better performance as another defeat will hurt their. campaign severely.</p>


India opened their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, by locking horns with their arch-rivals Pakistan in match 4 of the Super 12 round, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24).

India opened their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, by locking horns with their arch-rivals Pakistan in match 4 of the Super 12 round, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24). Ahead of the match, many former cricketers and experts of the game had predicted India's victory courtesy their 12-match unbeaten streak in World Cup history over Pakistan (including ODIs and T20Is). However, Babar Azam-led Pakistan produced a memorable performance to stun the Indian team by ten wickets, with 13 balls to spare. Being asked to bat first, Virat Kohli-led India managed a competitive yet below-par 151-7, riding on Kohli's 57. Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 and Haris Rauf's 1 for 25 starred for the Men in Green whereas the entire unit showed great character and energy on the field. In reply, Babar's 68* and Mohammad Rizwan's 79* took Pakistan home, without dropping any sweat. ALSO READ | WATCH: Pakistan's internet sensation goes bonkers as Babar Azam & Co. thrash India in T20 WC Speaking of India, there are plenty of concerns for the one-time winners as Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul fell for cheap whereas Suryakumar Yadav got a start before departing and Ravindra Jadeja couldn't create any impact with the bat, despite being promoted up the order. With the ball, the likes of Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Varun Chakravarthy went for runs and the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Jadeja couldn't be among wickets despite their economical spells. Aakash Chopra, India's former opener-turned-commentator, opined that Bhuvi's form is India's main concern going forward as he is not 'looking effective anymore'. He told on his Youtube channel, "Bhuvneshwar Kumar is not looking the same bowler. He has had his struggles with injury, but whenever he has played this year (in IPL, Sri Lanka series, and the warm-up games), he never looked the same. Bhuvneshwar has lost his pace and cannot get the ball to swing as much. He's not looking effective anymore," Chopra said. "It never felt like a wicket is around the corner when Bhuvneshwar Kumar was bowling. Earlier, he was able to move the ball sideways and induce false shots. It isn't happening anymore. Even with his slower deliveries and wide yorkers, it seems he is only trying to control the flow of runs. So, this is going to be an issue," the former Indian opener further added. ALSO READ | T20 WC: MS Dhoni's old video resurfaces as Pakistan end India's unbeaten streak - WATCH India will now face New Zealand in their next fixture, which will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday (October 31). They will hope for a much-better performance as another defeat will hurt their. campaign severely.

T20 WC: Aakash Chopra names Indian player who is 'not looking effective anymore' after PAK loss

<p>Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi stated on Sunday, ahead of the Super 12s encounter against Scotland, that the supporters back home would be thrilled if the team did well in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup game.</p>

<p>On Monday, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host a match between Afghanistan and Scotland.</p>

<p>Nabi during&nbsp;a virtual pre-match news conference, said, "The fans are really waiting for that camp because the only happiness in Afghanistan is cricket. If you're willing to do well in the tournament and we win the games, the fans are really happy and there will be a lot of smiles on faces and insha'Allah everything will be changed of this work if we do well in the tournament."</p>

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<p>The cricket team's preparations were affected by political chaos in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover, but Nabi stated that they are ready to compete.</p>

<p>"Everyone knows that back home in Afghanistan there's a lot happening and everything from the last few months. But as a cricket point of view everybody is ready for that World Cup and we prepared well for this World Cup," said Nabi.</p>

<p>"There is a little issues when we arrived to Dubai about with those issues. But these last two warm-up games and practise session will well prepare for the team and prepare well for the upcoming games for tomorrow games as well," he added.</p>

<p>Nabi said of the team's preparation for the showpiece event:&nbsp;"Yeah, it's not that much ideal but from last one and a half weeks, when the team arrived and the current time and everything finished two warm-up games and around one week practise sessions, I think it's for those cricketers playing cricket all over the world, especially five, six, seven players are playing different franchise cricket from last six months, we are in touch with cricket."</p>

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<p>"There is a few players just with the condition and also getting with the team and the competition of the team is more important. And we did from last one and a half weeks and we are well prepared insha 'Allah we'll try our best and do well," he added.</p>


Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi stated on Sunday, ahead of the Super 12s encounter against Scotland, that the supporters back home would be thrilled if the team did well in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup game.

Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi stated on Sunday, ahead of the Super 12s encounter against Scotland, that the supporters back home would be thrilled if the team did well in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup game. On Monday, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host a match between Afghanistan and Scotland. Nabi during a virtual pre-match news conference, said, "The fans are really waiting for that camp because the only happiness in Afghanistan is cricket. If you're willing to do well in the tournament and we win the games, the fans are really happy and there will be a lot of smiles on faces and insha'Allah everything will be changed of this work if we do well in the tournament." Also Read: 'Give sleeping pills, ask Dhoni not to bat': Akhtar's hilarious advice to Pakistan on how to stop India The cricket team's preparations were affected by political chaos in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover, but Nabi stated that they are ready to compete. "Everyone knows that back home in Afghanistan there's a lot happening and everything from the last few months. But as a cricket point of view everybody is ready for that World Cup and we prepared well for this World Cup," said Nabi. "There is a little issues when we arrived to Dubai about with those issues. But these last two warm-up games and practise session will well prepare for the team and prepare well for the upcoming games for tomorrow games as well," he added. Nabi said of the team's preparation for the showpiece event: "Yeah, it's not that much ideal but from last one and a half weeks, when the team arrived and the current time and everything finished two warm-up games and around one week practise sessions, I think it's for those cricketers playing cricket all over the world, especially five, six, seven players are playing different franchise cricket from last six months, we are in touch with cricket." Also Read: 'Please, not this match': Pakistan fans urge Dhoni, Rahul to spare Babar & Co. ahead of India clash "There is a few players just with the condition and also getting with the team and the competition of the team is more important. And we did from last one and a half weeks and we are well prepared insha 'Allah we'll try our best and do well," he added.

T20 World Cup: Only happiness in Afghanistan is cricket, says skipper Mohammad Nabi

Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup. Since 1992, Pakistan cricket fans have been waiting for the day when they could finally celebrate a win over India in a ICC world cup. In WION's special show, 'Desert Storm,' two-time World Cup-winning coach John Buchanan brings you a valuable insight on the historic match.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets, John Buchanan gives insight

<p>Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday became the leading wicket-taker in the history of T20 World Cups, surpassing former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi when he dismissed Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka during their Super 12 match here.</p>

<p>Shakib entered the game with 39 wickets in 28 matches.</p>

<p>Having produced a match-winning spell (4/9) against Oman in the preliminaries, Shakib, one of the world's leading all-rounders, found himself among the wickets in the team's first Super 12 game, against Sri Lanka.</p>

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<p>Afridi picked 39 wickets in 34 matches.</p>

<p>Shakib went past Afridi's record when he used his vast experience to get the better of Nissanka with a flighted delivery.<br />
Two balls later, Shakib bowled Avishka Fernando for his 41st wicket in the tournament.</p>

<p>Bangladesh having made the Super 12s and guaranteed to play at least five matches, it was only a matter of time before the left-arm spinner bettered Afridi's record.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-shaheen-afridi-runs-through-indias-top-order-with-stunning-spell-in-t20-world-cup-clash-423658">WATCH: Shaheen Afridi runs through India's top-order with stunning spell in T20 World Cup clash</a></strong></p>

<p>Shakib is also the current highest wicket-taker in T20Is.&nbsp;</p>


Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday became the leading wicket-taker in the history of T20 World Cups, surpassing former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi when he dismissed Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka during their Super 12 match here.

Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday became the leading wicket-taker in the history of T20 World Cups, surpassing former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi when he dismissed Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka during their Super 12 match here. Shakib entered the game with 39 wickets in 28 matches. Having produced a match-winning spell (4/9) against Oman in the preliminaries, Shakib, one of the world's leading all-rounders, found himself among the wickets in the team's first Super 12 game, against Sri Lanka. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Charath Asalanka's unbeaten 80 helps Sri Lanka defeat Bangladesh by 5 wickets Afridi picked 39 wickets in 34 matches. Shakib went past Afridi's record when he used his vast experience to get the better of Nissanka with a flighted delivery. Two balls later, Shakib bowled Avishka Fernando for his 41st wicket in the tournament. Bangladesh having made the Super 12s and guaranteed to play at least five matches, it was only a matter of time before the left-arm spinner bettered Afridi's record. ALSO READ: WATCH: Shaheen Afridi runs through India's top-order with stunning spell in T20 World Cup clash Shakib is also the current highest wicket-taker in T20Is.

T20 World Cup: Shakib Al Hasan becomes highest wicket-taker in tournament history

<p>In a massive blow to India's T20 World Cup plans, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya injured his shoulder while batting during the T20 World Cup game against Pakistan on Sunday (October 24). In the second innings, Ishan Kishan came in as a substitute fielder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the extent of Hardik's injury couldn't be confirmed but media reports stated that Pandya has been taken for precautionary scans to check whether he has suffered any serious injury. "Hardik Pandya was hit on his right shoulder while batting. He has now gone for scans," PTI reported citing a BCCI's media team said.</p>

<p>Pakistan won the toss and asked India to bat first, the Virat Kohli &amp; Co. were off to a poor start as they lost both their prolific openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul within three overs with just six runs on the board. Kohli's half-century helped India recover from a disastrous start to post a challenging 151 for seven.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In reply to that, thanks to a stunning batting performance of the opening pair (Babar (68) and Rizwan (79)), the opponents reached the target with 13 balls to spare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the match, Hardik had mentioned that he won't bowl for in India's opening fixture against Pakistan but revealed his plans to go further in the tournament. "The back is fine, it was jittery, but I won't be bowling for now. I want to be able to bowl eventually, closer to the knockouts. The professionals and I both have to take the call about when I can have a bowl," Pandya told the broadcasters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hardik will have enough time to recover in case the injury is not serious as India will play their next game against New Zealand on October 31. As a batter, Hardik scored 11 runs after coming in at the death as his role is that of a finisher but over the past year and a half, he hasn't won too many matches save a couple of T20s in Australia and one game in IPL.</p>

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In a massive blow to India's T20 World Cup plans, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya injured his shoulder while batting during the T20 World Cup game against Pakistan on Sunday (October 24).

In a massive blow to India's T20 World Cup plans, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya injured his shoulder while batting during the T20 World Cup game against Pakistan on Sunday (October 24). In the second innings, Ishan Kishan came in as a substitute fielder. However, the extent of Hardik's injury couldn't be confirmed but media reports stated that Pandya has been taken for precautionary scans to check whether he has suffered any serious injury. "Hardik Pandya was hit on his right shoulder while batting. He has now gone for scans," PTI reported citing a BCCI's media team said. Pakistan won the toss and asked India to bat first, the Virat Kohli & Co. were off to a poor start as they lost both their prolific openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul within three overs with just six runs on the board. Kohli's half-century helped India recover from a disastrous start to post a challenging 151 for seven. ALSO READ | Watch: Ishan for Rohit? Virat Kohli snaps at reporter's query after India's 10-wicket loss to Pakistan In reply to that, thanks to a stunning batting performance of the opening pair (Babar (68) and Rizwan (79)), the opponents reached the target with 13 balls to spare. Ahead of the match, Hardik had mentioned that he won't bowl for in India's opening fixture against Pakistan but revealed his plans to go further in the tournament. "The back is fine, it was jittery, but I won't be bowling for now. I want to be able to bowl eventually, closer to the knockouts. The professionals and I both have to take the call about when I can have a bowl," Pandya told the broadcasters. ALSO READ | Credit where it's due, PAK outplayed us: Virat Kohli on India's massive T20 WC loss, shares message for fans Hardik will have enough time to recover in case the injury is not serious as India will play their next game against New Zealand on October 31. As a batter, Hardik scored 11 runs after coming in at the death as his role is that of a finisher but over the past year and a half, he hasn't won too many matches save a couple of T20s in Australia and one game in IPL. ×

T20 WC: India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya injures shoulder while batting, sent for precautionary scans

<p>Pakistan thrashed India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24). Both sides met each other after a gap of two years, across formats, following their face-off in the 2019 ODI World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the run-up to the blockbuster face-off, India had a staggering 12-0 lead over Pakistan in World Cup history (both in ODIs and T20Is). However, Babar &amp; Co. produced a clinical performance in all departments to stun Virat Kohli-led Team India to start their T20 WC 2021 edition with a bang.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following Men in Green's impressive win, Pakistan's internet sensation -- whose video went viral after his side lost to India in the 2019 ODI WC -- has once again shared another video reacting to his national side's stunning performance versus the 2007 winners. <strong>Here's what he had to say:</strong></p>

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<p>Talking about the match, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first in Dubai. Riding on Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 and Haris Rauf's 1 for 25, Men in Green restricted India to 151-7 as only Captain Kohli (57) managed to get going. In reply, Pakistan openers Babar (68 not out) and Mohammad Rizwan (79*) completed the run-chase with 10 wickets and 13 balls to spare.</p>

<p>Babar told at the post-match presentation, "This was the team's effort, and the early wickets were very helpful. It gave us a lot of confidence and our spinners were very good as well. We applied our plans and got the results. We, the openers, kept it simple and built a partnership and because the wicket was getting better so we just wanted to keep batting till the end, which we did. It won't get easier just because we beat India. We will take the confidence, but we're taking it one match at a time, and there's a long way to go in the tournament. We prepared well, and just kept the history out of our mind. We needed quality practice, and warm-up matches, and even our domestic tournament and those games gave us a lot of confidence."</p>


Pakistan thrashed India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24).

Pakistan thrashed India by 10 wickets in match 4 of the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24). Both sides met each other after a gap of two years, across formats, following their face-off in the 2019 ODI World Cup. In the run-up to the blockbuster face-off, India had a staggering 12-0 lead over Pakistan in World Cup history (both in ODIs and T20Is). However, Babar & Co. produced a clinical performance in all departments to stun Virat Kohli-led Team India to start their T20 WC 2021 edition with a bang. Following Men in Green's impressive win, Pakistan's internet sensation -- whose video went viral after his side lost to India in the 2019 ODI WC -- has once again shared another video reacting to his national side's stunning performance versus the 2007 winners. Here's what he had to say: ALSO READ | 'Do you still want a walkover?': Shoaib Akhtar taunts Harbhajan Singh after Pakistan beat India in T20 WC Look who we spotted 🇵🇰 fans 👀#INDvPAK | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/9ePNgJsNNz — ICC (@ICC) October 25, 2021 × ALSO READ | T20 WC: MS Dhoni's old video resurfaces as Pakistan end India's unbeaten streak - WATCH Talking about the match, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first in Dubai. Riding on Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 and Haris Rauf's 1 for 25, Men in Green restricted India to 151-7 as only Captain Kohli (57) managed to get going. In reply, Pakistan openers Babar (68 not out) and Mohammad Rizwan (79*) completed the run-chase with 10 wickets and 13 balls to spare. Babar told at the post-match presentation, "This was the team's effort, and the early wickets were very helpful. It gave us a lot of confidence and our spinners were very good as well. We applied our plans and got the results. We, the openers, kept it simple and built a partnership and because the wicket was getting better so we just wanted to keep batting till the end, which we did. It won't get easier just because we beat India. We will take the confidence, but we're taking it one match at a time, and there's a long way to go in the tournament. We prepared well, and just kept the history out of our mind. We needed quality practice, and warm-up matches, and even our domestic tournament and those games gave us a lot of confidence."

WATCH: Pakistan's internet sensation goes bonkers as Babar Azam & Co. thrash India in T20 WC

<p>Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels that Eoin Morgan showed the immense value he brings to the England team with a tactical masterclass during their six-wicket win against West Indies on Saturday. He added that Morgan was bang-on with his match-ups and his bowlers delivered him the results of the same.<br />
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"There has been talk about Morgan`s position after a lean run of form, not least from the captain himself, but he showed his immense value to England with a tactical masterclass. It was the perfect demonstration of the match-ups you hear captains talking about in T20 these days and Morgan got every one of them spot-on," wrote Hussain in his column for Daily Mail on Monday.<br />
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"It was a near-perfect start for England against West Indies. They were playing the holders and a side many expect to make a big impression, but Eoin Morgan`s side put in an outstanding performance. Losing four wickets in reaching the meager 56 they needed for victory was the only thing that stopped it from being 10 out of 10," added Hussain.</p>

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<p>Hussain explained how Morgan`s moves led to West Indies crashing to 56 all out. "It was a day for his belief in using data to be fully vindicated. Morgan saw four left-handers in West Indies` top six and realised Moeen Ali would be a huge threat, so he bowled him early on. He held back Tymal Mills for Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell, then made sure the ball wasn`t pitched up to them. And then, when Mills was taken out of the attack with those two still in, Morgan turned to Adil Rashid to attack the right-handers and he dismissed them both."<br />
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Praising Rashid`s spell of 4/2 in 2.2 overs, Hussain said, "Rashid continues to go from strength to strength. He bowls very few poor deliveries these days and has lots of variations. The ball out the front of his hand to dismiss Russell completely bamboozled the batter. On these pitches, Rashid will prove a trump card for Morgan."<br />
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Hussain was also pleased by the international return of left-arm pacer Tymal Mills, who took 2/17 in four overs. "The captain can make all the right moves but the bowlers have to deliver and I was so pleased Mills did well on his return. I said last week he had to play in the absence of Jofra Archer and, with Mark Wood missing out with an ankle injury, Mills was the go-to man for pace and that heavy length into the pitch. His slower-ball variations are so hard to play, too."</p>

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<p>Hussain concluded by saying that he understood why top-order batter Dawid Malan was pushed down when England were chasing 56. "I could understand England pushing Dawid Malan down the order to try to win as quickly as possible. I was part of an England team who went out of a World Cup on net run-rate, so if anything I might have gone even harder than Morgan did."<br />
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"As it was, England won in 8.2 overs, so you can`t argue with that and on these pitches, England may well need Malan to be the anchorman to make 70 off 60 balls in future games. They are in good shape as they head to Abu Dhabi to face Bangladesh on what will be another slow surface that should suit their opponents."</p>


Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels that Eoin Morgan showed the immense value he brings to the England team with a tactical masterclass during their six-wicket win against West Indies on Saturday.

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels that Eoin Morgan showed the immense value he brings to the England team with a tactical masterclass during their six-wicket win against West Indies on Saturday. He added that Morgan was bang-on with his match-ups and his bowlers delivered him the results of the same. "There has been talk about Morgan`s position after a lean run of form, not least from the captain himself, but he showed his immense value to England with a tactical masterclass. It was the perfect demonstration of the match-ups you hear captains talking about in T20 these days and Morgan got every one of them spot-on," wrote Hussain in his column for Daily Mail on Monday. "It was a near-perfect start for England against West Indies. They were playing the holders and a side many expect to make a big impression, but Eoin Morgan`s side put in an outstanding performance. Losing four wickets in reaching the meager 56 they needed for victory was the only thing that stopped it from being 10 out of 10," added Hussain. ALSO READ: He is a champion: Virender Sehwag slams trolls for attacking Mohammed Shami after India's loss to Pakistan Hussain explained how Morgan`s moves led to West Indies crashing to 56 all out. "It was a day for his belief in using data to be fully vindicated. Morgan saw four left-handers in West Indies` top six and realised Moeen Ali would be a huge threat, so he bowled him early on. He held back Tymal Mills for Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell, then made sure the ball wasn`t pitched up to them. And then, when Mills was taken out of the attack with those two still in, Morgan turned to Adil Rashid to attack the right-handers and he dismissed them both." Praising Rashid`s spell of 4/2 in 2.2 overs, Hussain said, "Rashid continues to go from strength to strength. He bowls very few poor deliveries these days and has lots of variations. The ball out the front of his hand to dismiss Russell completely bamboozled the batter. On these pitches, Rashid will prove a trump card for Morgan." Hussain was also pleased by the international return of left-arm pacer Tymal Mills, who took 2/17 in four overs. "The captain can make all the right moves but the bowlers have to deliver and I was so pleased Mills did well on his return. I said last week he had to play in the absence of Jofra Archer and, with Mark Wood missing out with an ankle injury, Mills was the go-to man for pace and that heavy length into the pitch. His slower-ball variations are so hard to play, too." Also Read: Sehwag reacts to firecrackers being burst in 'parts of India' to celebrate Pakistan's win in T20 WC Hussain concluded by saying that he understood why top-order batter Dawid Malan was pushed down when England were chasing 56. "I could understand England pushing Dawid Malan down the order to try to win as quickly as possible. I was part of an England team who went out of a World Cup on net run-rate, so if anything I might have gone even harder than Morgan did." "As it was, England won in 8.2 overs, so you can`t argue with that and on these pitches, England may well need Malan to be the anchorman to make 70 off 60 balls in future games. They are in good shape as they head to Abu Dhabi to face Bangladesh on what will be another slow surface that should suit their opponents."

T20 World Cup: Eoin Morgan showed his immense value with tactical masterclass, says Nasser Hussain

<p>Virat Kohli-led India lost to Pakistan by 10 wickets in the 4th match of the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition being held in the UAE. Both sides met each other for the first time in over two years, across formats, following the 2019 ODI World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the run-up to the marquee face-off, Kohli &amp; Co. had a 12-0 unbeaten streak versus Pakistan in World Cup history (including both T20Is and ODIs). However, Babar Azam-led Men in Green produced a clinical performance to outplay the Indian team in all departments and start their T20 WC campaign with a bang. Thus, they also ended their jinx versus the arch-rivals India in the WC history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After India's loss, MS Dhoni's old video is doing the rounds, when the former Indian captain had subtly issued a warning to the entire nation that a day will come when the Men in Blue will lose against Pakistan in a World Cup game. Here's the video of Dhoni's press conference following the Indo-Pak clash in the 2016 T20 WC:</p>

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<p>Talking about the Indo-Pak face-off in the T20 WC 2021, Babar &amp; Co. rode on Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 and Haris Rauf's 1 for 25 to restrict India to 151-7, as none apart from Captain Kohli (57) stood tall with the bat. In reply, Mohammad Rizwan's 79* and Babar's unbeaten 68 propelled Pakistan to a stunning 10-wicket win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan will now face New Zealand on Tuesday (October 26), at Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah. India, on the other hand, will gear up for the Kiwi challenge in their next fixture, which will take place on October 31 (Sunday).</p>


Virat Kohli-led India lost to Pakistan by 10 wickets in the 4th match of the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition being held in the UAE. Both sides met each other for the first time in over two years, across formats, following the 2019 ODI World Cup.

Virat Kohli-led India lost to Pakistan by 10 wickets in the 4th match of the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition being held in the UAE. Both sides met each other for the first time in over two years, across formats, following the 2019 ODI World Cup. In the run-up to the marquee face-off, Kohli & Co. had a 12-0 unbeaten streak versus Pakistan in World Cup history (including both T20Is and ODIs). However, Babar Azam-led Men in Green produced a clinical performance to outplay the Indian team in all departments and start their T20 WC campaign with a bang. Thus, they also ended their jinx versus the arch-rivals India in the WC history. After India's loss, MS Dhoni's old video is doing the rounds, when the former Indian captain had subtly issued a warning to the entire nation that a day will come when the Men in Blue will lose against Pakistan in a World Cup game. Here's the video of Dhoni's press conference following the Indo-Pak clash in the 2016 T20 WC: ALSO READ | He is a champion: Virender Sehwag slams trolls for attacking Mohammed Shami after India's loss to Pakistan Some words said by ms dhoni back in 2016 #INDvPAK #PakVsInd pic.twitter.com/UA0s2TSd32 — Harsh Malhotra (@hmcric45) October 24, 2021 × ALSO READ | WATCH: Babar Azam delivers powerful speech as Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets in T20 WC Talking about the Indo-Pak face-off in the T20 WC 2021, Babar & Co. rode on Shaheen Afridi's 3 for 31 and Haris Rauf's 1 for 25 to restrict India to 151-7, as none apart from Captain Kohli (57) stood tall with the bat. In reply, Mohammad Rizwan's 79* and Babar's unbeaten 68 propelled Pakistan to a stunning 10-wicket win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Pakistan will now face New Zealand on Tuesday (October 26), at Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah. India, on the other hand, will gear up for the Kiwi challenge in their next fixture, which will take place on October 31 (Sunday).

T20 WC: MS Dhoni's old video resurfaces as Pakistan end India's unbeaten streak - WATCH

<p>The cricketing action will continue in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, as the Afghanistan cricket team will face Scotland in match 17th of the tournament, which will be the 5th game of the Super 12 round.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After India-Pakistan face-off commenced the fixtures in Pool B, Afghanistan-Scotland's encounter will be the second game from the same group. Talking about the campaign of both sides, Scotland have reached the Super 12 after a clinical performance in the warm-up fixtures and in the qualifiers, being unbeaten so far. On the other hand, Afghanistan lost their first warm-up game to South Africa before beating world champions West Indies, by 56 runs, in their last fixture from the warm-ups.</p>

<p>While Afghanistan have more experience of playing against the major teams and, hence, will start as favourites, anything can happen in the T20I format. Given how the last two days have been in the Super 12, where England and Pakistan ended their losing streaks versus West Indies and India respectively, any team can beat anyone. Hence, another blockbuster clash awaits the cricket lovers worldwide.</p>

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<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What time does the T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland begin?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland begins at 7:30 PM IST on Monday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.</p>


The cricketing action will continue in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, as the Afghanistan cricket team will face Scotland in match 17th of the tournament, which will be the 5th game of the Super 12 round.

The cricketing action will continue in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, as the Afghanistan cricket team will face Scotland in match 17th of the tournament, which will be the 5th game of the Super 12 round. After India-Pakistan face-off commenced the fixtures in Pool B, Afghanistan-Scotland's encounter will be the second game from the same group. Talking about the campaign of both sides, Scotland have reached the Super 12 after a clinical performance in the warm-up fixtures and in the qualifiers, being unbeaten so far. On the other hand, Afghanistan lost their first warm-up game to South Africa before beating world champions West Indies, by 56 runs, in their last fixture from the warm-ups. While Afghanistan have more experience of playing against the major teams and, hence, will start as favourites, anything can happen in the T20I format. Given how the last two days have been in the Super 12, where England and Pakistan ended their losing streaks versus West Indies and India respectively, any team can beat anyone. Hence, another blockbuster clash awaits the cricket lovers worldwide. ALSO READ | Sunil Gavaskar hopeful of India's revamp post humiliating loss vs Pakistan in T20 WC Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland taking place? The T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah What time does the T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland begin? The T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland begins at 7:30 PM IST on Monday. ALSO READ | WATCH: Babar Azam delivers powerful speech as Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets in T20 WC Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland? The T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan vs Scotland will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

T20 World Cup, AFG vs SCO live streaming: When and where to watch Afghanistan vs Scotland match?

<p>After Pakistan won a T20I by 10 wickets for the first time, Pakistan's Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed made a strange remark on Monday, declaring that all Muslims throughout the world, including Indian Muslims, were backing his nation during the match.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/heartwarming-gesture-pakistani-players-chat-with-dhoni-and-kohli-after-the-match-take-selfies-423719"><strong>Also read | Heartwarming gesture: Pakistani players chat with Dhoni and Kohli after the match, take selfies</strong></a></p>

<p>"Pakistan's triumph against India is a victory of Islam. All Muslims throughout the world are rejoicing," he said in a video message on twitter.</p>

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<p>This declaration follows Mohammad Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam's outstanding performance. At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets.</p>

<p>In his message to the national squad, Sheikh Rasheed stated that Pakistan's true T20 World Cup final was tonight versus India.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets, John Buchanan gives insight</strong></p>

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<p>"Today's match has a different level of excitement than any previous match in the World Cup," he remarked, praying for Pakistan's triumph.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was Pakistan's first-ever 10-wicket triumph over any opponent in a T20, while India also suffered the humiliation of losing by such a large margin.</p>

<p>Pakistan won their first T20 World Cup match against India since 2007 when India won the first event by defeating Pakistan in the final.</p>

<p>Pakistan took first place in the 2009 edition.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After Pakistan won a T20I by 10 wickets for the first time, Pakistan's Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed made a strange remark on Monday, declaring that all Muslims throughout the world, including Indian Muslims, were backing his nation during the match.

After Pakistan won a T20I by 10 wickets for the first time, Pakistan's Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed made a strange remark on Monday, declaring that all Muslims throughout the world, including Indian Muslims, were backing his nation during the match. Also read | Heartwarming gesture: Pakistani players chat with Dhoni and Kohli after the match, take selfies "Pakistan's triumph against India is a victory of Islam. All Muslims throughout the world are rejoicing," he said in a video message on twitter. Sheikh Rasheed describes #Pakistan’s victory against India in the #T20WorldCup match as a "victory of Islam", and, he is a minister🤦🏻‍♀️ Comparing sports with religion.?? Chill, congratulate your boys, it's just a cricket match that you've won after yrs🤚@TarekFatah @kakar_harsha pic.twitter.com/Apb7H4PAg1 — Sajeda Akhtar (@Sajeda_Akhtar) October 25, 2021 × This declaration follows Mohammad Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam's outstanding performance. At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets. In his message to the national squad, Sheikh Rasheed stated that Pakistan's true T20 World Cup final was tonight versus India. Watch | T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets, John Buchanan gives insight "Today's match has a different level of excitement than any previous match in the World Cup," he remarked, praying for Pakistan's triumph. It was Pakistan's first-ever 10-wicket triumph over any opponent in a T20, while India also suffered the humiliation of losing by such a large margin. Pakistan won their first T20 World Cup match against India since 2007 when India won the first event by defeating Pakistan in the final. Pakistan took first place in the 2009 edition. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch | Pakistan’s victory against India is the victory of Islam: Pakistan Minister Sheikh Rasheed

<p>Just a day before the high-octane clash against India in the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said that batting is the main strength of his team and he is hopeful about the team`s good performance.</p>

<p>The most anticipated encounter of the Super 12 stage will be played on Sunday between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. It will be after two years that these two teams will battle it out on the cricket field, after having last played in the ICC Men`s 50-over World Cup in 2019.</p>

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<p>"I think this time our main strength is batting. The way our batters have been performing over the last couple of months, I am very hopeful that we will produce some good results due to our batting and also do better in the field," said Babar in a press conference, as reported by the ICC.</p>

<p>"We have forgotten what we have done in the past and we are trying to focus on the future. We will try to do better on the field in this match and we will try to produce better results," replied Babar on being asked about Pakistan`s previous performances against India.</p>

<p>The Pakistan skipper also said that his team is really excited about playing all their matches and especially their first clash which is against India, as it is very `crucial`.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-mohammad-kaif-weighs-in-on-virat-kohli-vs-babar-azam-debate-ahead-of-indo-pak-clash-423263">T20 World Cup: Mohammad Kaif weighs in on Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam debate ahead of Indo-Pak clash</a></strong></p>

<p>"We are very excited to play the World Cup, very excited for this event. The mood in the camp is very confident, we are all very excited. Everybody is excited, and as you know, that the first game is always very crucial, and we will try to produce some good performances in the first game and try to carry forward those performances. We are very confident about the event and the matches coming up," he added.&nbsp;</p>


Just a day before the high-octane clash against India in the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said that batting is the main strength of his team and he is hopeful about the team`s good performance.

Just a day before the high-octane clash against India in the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said that batting is the main strength of his team and he is hopeful about the team`s good performance. The most anticipated encounter of the Super 12 stage will be played on Sunday between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. It will be after two years that these two teams will battle it out on the cricket field, after having last played in the ICC Men`s 50-over World Cup in 2019. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Australia beat South Africa by 5 wickets in first Super 12 match "I think this time our main strength is batting. The way our batters have been performing over the last couple of months, I am very hopeful that we will produce some good results due to our batting and also do better in the field," said Babar in a press conference, as reported by the ICC. "We have forgotten what we have done in the past and we are trying to focus on the future. We will try to do better on the field in this match and we will try to produce better results," replied Babar on being asked about Pakistan`s previous performances against India. The Pakistan skipper also said that his team is really excited about playing all their matches and especially their first clash which is against India, as it is very `crucial`. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Mohammad Kaif weighs in on Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam debate ahead of Indo-Pak clash "We are very excited to play the World Cup, very excited for this event. The mood in the camp is very confident, we are all very excited. Everybody is excited, and as you know, that the first game is always very crucial, and we will try to produce some good performances in the first game and try to carry forward those performances. We are very confident about the event and the matches coming up," he added.

T20 World Cup: Batting is our main strength, says Babar Azam

<p>The T20 World Cup 2021's Super 12 round commenced on Saturday (October 23). After the exciting Qualifiers, the Super 12 opening day also lived upto expectations with two big matches, as Australia beat South Africa in a last-over finish and England thrashed West Indies by 6 wickets on Saturday (October 24).</p>

<p>Day 2 in the Super 12 will see two matches. However, the second game will have all the attention as India will be taking on Pakistan in both sides' respective tournament-openers, at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening. For weeks, the hype surrounding the marquee face-off has been huge and the encounter is expected to live upto expectations and go down the wire.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both sides have a solid line-up, comprising several big-ticket players. For India, they have problems of plenty as Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue have too many options for the top and middle-lower order whereas the bowling line-up also have too many superstars to look forward to. <strong>Here's predicting India's XI for the Pakistan clash:</strong></p>

<p>It goes without saying that India's top-order will comprise KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Kohli. The Big Three will be expected to go bonkers from the word go. For the unversed, Rohit has back-to-back tons in the last two Indo-Pak face-offs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The middle and lower-order is very likely to comprise Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. With this, India will also have two bowling options in Jadeja and Hardik (if he bowls).</p>

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<p>The bowling line-up's final selection can be a headache for the Indian team management. However, they are expected to go ahead with Varun Chakravarthy (over R Ashwin who hasn't played a limited-overs game since 2017), Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.</p>

<p>Ashwin is also an experienced campaigner and did well in the warm-up encounters (claiming two scalps vs Australia) but there is a chance that India might play Charkavarthy to surprise the opposition. Moreover, the conditions on offer will determine whether Bhuvi appears in India's XI. Without a doubt, he is definitely a big-match player but his form hasn't been at its best. If he misses out, Shardul Thakur will be the frontrunner to replace him.</p>

<p><strong>India's likely playing XI vs Pakistan:&nbsp;</strong>Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar/Shardul Thakur</p>

<p>On the other hand, Pakistan will also have to choose between Shoaib Malik's experience and Haider Ali.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan's likely playing XI vs India:&nbsp;</strong>Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik/Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi</p>


The T20 World Cup 2021's Super 12 round commenced on Saturday (October 23). After the exciting Qualifiers, the Super 12 opening day also lived upto expectations with two big matches, as Australia beat South Africa in a last-over finish and England thrashed West Indies by 6 wickets on Saturday (October 24).

The T20 World Cup 2021's Super 12 round commenced on Saturday (October 23). After the exciting Qualifiers, the Super 12 opening day also lived upto expectations with two big matches, as Australia beat South Africa in a last-over finish and England thrashed West Indies by 6 wickets on Saturday (October 24). Day 2 in the Super 12 will see two matches. However, the second game will have all the attention as India will be taking on Pakistan in both sides' respective tournament-openers, at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening. For weeks, the hype surrounding the marquee face-off has been huge and the encounter is expected to live upto expectations and go down the wire. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Pakistan match? Both sides have a solid line-up, comprising several big-ticket players. For India, they have problems of plenty as Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue have too many options for the top and middle-lower order whereas the bowling line-up also have too many superstars to look forward to. Here's predicting India's XI for the Pakistan clash: It goes without saying that India's top-order will comprise KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Kohli. The Big Three will be expected to go bonkers from the word go. For the unversed, Rohit has back-to-back tons in the last two Indo-Pak face-offs. The middle and lower-order is very likely to comprise Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. With this, India will also have two bowling options in Jadeja and Hardik (if he bowls). ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli banks on India's 'A game' against a talented Pakistan team The bowling line-up's final selection can be a headache for the Indian team management. However, they are expected to go ahead with Varun Chakravarthy (over R Ashwin who hasn't played a limited-overs game since 2017), Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Ashwin is also an experienced campaigner and did well in the warm-up encounters (claiming two scalps vs Australia) but there is a chance that India might play Charkavarthy to surprise the opposition. Moreover, the conditions on offer will determine whether Bhuvi appears in India's XI. Without a doubt, he is definitely a big-match player but his form hasn't been at its best. If he misses out, Shardul Thakur will be the frontrunner to replace him. India's likely playing XI vs Pakistan: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar/Shardul Thakur On the other hand, Pakistan will also have to choose between Shoaib Malik's experience and Haider Ali. Pakistan's likely playing XI vs India: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik/Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi

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<p>On Sunday (October 24), India finally locked horns with Pakistan for the first time, across formats, after two years in what was both sides' tournament-opener in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021, being held in the UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With India leading Pakistan 12-0 in head-to-head tally in World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is), the Men in Blue were expected to move past Babar Azam-led Pakistan in match 4 of Super 12, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. However, Virat Kohli &amp; Co. lost to Men in Green by a whopping 10-wicket margin to concede their first-ever game to their arch-rivals in WC history.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-achieves-staggering-milestone-with-brilliant-fifty-against-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-2021-clash-423652"><strong>Virat Kohli achieves staggering milestone with brilliant fifty against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2021 clash</strong></a></p>

<p>Thus, Kohli achieved the unwanted record to become India's first-ever captain to lose a match to Pakistan in World Cup history. However, this isn't the first time India have lost to Pakistan in an ICC event, with the trio of Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni and Kohli having lost a game each as captains in the Champions Trophy (2004,&nbsp;2009 and 2017 respectively).&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the match, Kohli reflected on the loss and told at the post-match presentation, "We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat they gave us absolutely no chances. It played slow in the first half and hitting through the line was not that easy as it was in the second half, after 10 overs. We needed those 15-20 extra runs an for that we needed a good start but Pakistan's bowling didn't allow us to get those extra runs. We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-shaheen-afridi-runs-through-indias-top-order-with-stunning-spell-in-t20-world-cup-clash-423658"><strong>WATCH: Shaheen Afridi runs through India's top-order with stunning spell in T20 World Cup clash</strong></a></p>

<p>Opting to bowl first, Pakistan were led by Shaheen Afridi's early strikes (3 for 31) as India lost both their openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul for cheap. While Kohli stood tall (57) and held one end, the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant got starts before departing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some lusty shots took the one-time winners India to a competitive 151-7. Nonetheless, Pakistan ended the chase witbout giving a single chance to the opposition, courtesy Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam's respective half-centuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This became Pakistan's first-ever ten-wicket win in the format and India's first-ever defeat by the same margin in T20Is.</p>


On Sunday (October 24), India finally locked horns with Pakistan for the first time, across formats, after two years in what was both sides' tournament-opener in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021, being held in the UAE.

On Sunday (October 24), India finally locked horns with Pakistan for the first time, across formats, after two years in what was both sides' tournament-opener in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021, being held in the UAE. With India leading Pakistan 12-0 in head-to-head tally in World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is), the Men in Blue were expected to move past Babar Azam-led Pakistan in match 4 of Super 12, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. However, Virat Kohli & Co. lost to Men in Green by a whopping 10-wicket margin to concede their first-ever game to their arch-rivals in WC history. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli achieves staggering milestone with brilliant fifty against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2021 clash Thus, Kohli achieved the unwanted record to become India's first-ever captain to lose a match to Pakistan in World Cup history. However, this isn't the first time India have lost to Pakistan in an ICC event, with the trio of Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni and Kohli having lost a game each as captains in the Champions Trophy (2004, 2009 and 2017 respectively). After the match, Kohli reflected on the loss and told at the post-match presentation, "We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat they gave us absolutely no chances. It played slow in the first half and hitting through the line was not that easy as it was in the second half, after 10 overs. We needed those 15-20 extra runs an for that we needed a good start but Pakistan's bowling didn't allow us to get those extra runs. We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last." ALSO READ | WATCH: Shaheen Afridi runs through India's top-order with stunning spell in T20 World Cup clash Opting to bowl first, Pakistan were led by Shaheen Afridi's early strikes (3 for 31) as India lost both their openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul for cheap. While Kohli stood tall (57) and held one end, the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant got starts before departing. Some lusty shots took the one-time winners India to a competitive 151-7. Nonetheless, Pakistan ended the chase witbout giving a single chance to the opposition, courtesy Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam's respective half-centuries. This became Pakistan's first-ever ten-wicket win in the format and India's first-ever defeat by the same margin in T20Is.

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