Rain Stops Play, India 305/4 in 46.4 Overs
India were 305 for four in 46.4 overs against Pakistan when rain halted play in their World Cup clash, here Sunday.
Skipper Virat Kohli (71) and Vijay Shankar (3) were at the crease when the skies opened up.
If the match starts in the next 75 minutes, there will be no loss of over.
Amir picks up his second wicket of the day as he gets MS Dhoni caught behind. In the process, he becomes the fastest batsman to breach the 11,000-mark in 222 ODIs. Sachin Tendulkar is next on the list, who notched up his 11,000 runs in 276 ODIs.
Over 44: Amir Sends Hardik Back
After a cameo of 19-ball 26, Hardik Pandya miss hits a helicopter shot to give an easy catch to Babar Azam in the deep. Pandya hit two fours and a six for his 26.
(India: 286/3 in 44 overs)
Virat Kohli Also Brings up His 50
After a slow start, Kohli accelerated his innings after the departure of Rohit Sharma. Despite hitting only 3 fours, Kohli brought up his fifty of 51 balls.
Over 43: 13 Runs
Pandya takes Hasan Ali to the cleaners, hitting him for a six and a four. In fact, he miscued the six as the ball flew clearly off the backside face all the way.
(India: 274/2 in 43 overs)
Over 39: Rohit Sharma Dismissed
After hitting a four over deep mid-wicket, Rohit Sharma didn’t see the short fine leg inside the circle as he gives away his wicket playing a fancy shot. He looked to scoop it over short fine leg but instead gave an easy catch to Wahab Riaz inside the ring off Hasan Ali.
Rohit scored at a strike rate of 123.89 for 113-ball 140, consisting of 14 fours and 3 sixes.
(India: 238/2 in 39 overs)
Over 37: 5 Runs
Imad Wasim gives away 5 runs to finish his quota of 10 overs. Wasim has been good all round but unfortunately didn’t account for a wicket.
(India: 220/1 in 37 overs)
Over 36: 9 Runs
Rohit Sharma continue to smoke runs off the Pakistan bowlers. He hits Wahab Riaz for a boundary over backward point off a short ball. This is the third over in a row that Rohit has hit a boundary.
(India: 215/1 in 36 overs)
Over 35: 200 up For India
Rohit Sharma again picks up the boundary in the over as India breach the 200-run mark in 34.2 overs. India pick up seven runs in the over.
(India: 206/1 in 35 overs)
Over 34: 8 Runs
Rohit hits Shadab Khan for a boundary with a sweep over deep-mid wicket. Kohli happy with singles as Rohit hits the odd boundary. India collect 8 runs in the over.
(India: 199/1 in 34 overs)
Over 33: 4 Runs
After Rohit’s ton, India now milking singles in the middle overs. Good strategy from Rohit and Virat. Imad has been good with the ball but he doesn’t have a wicket to show for it. He ends up giving four singles in the over.
(India: 191/1 in 33 overs)
Over 30: Rohit Reaches His Ton in 85 Balls
Rohit Sharma hit 9 fours and 3 sixes to bring up his 24th century in ODIs. Rohit Sharma seemed to be in good touch from the start of his innings. He is the first Indian batsman to score back-to-back ODI hundreds against Pakistan following his unbeaten 111 in Dubai in Asia Cup 2018. He is now the second fastest to 24 ODI centuries in 161 matches after Hashim Amla.
ICC World Cup:Rohit Sharma Smashes 85-Ball Century vsPakistan
Over 29: 1 Run
Amir back into the attack and doesn’t disappoint. He gives away only 1 run.
(India: 165/1 in 29 overs)
Over 27: 9 Runs
Rohit Sharma continues to target Hasan Ali as he smashes a short and wide delivery for six. Rohit cuts late and opens up the face of the bat to hit it over backward point. Rohit only eight runs away from his ton.
(India: 160/1 in 27 overs)
Over 26: 5 Runs
Wahab Riaz continues. India take three ones and a two and they are happy to take no risks.
(India: 151/1 in 26 overs)
Over 25: 10 Runs
Hasan Ali back into the attack and Rohit Sharma hits him for a four. Meanwhile, Kohli is happy to deal in singles as he plans to play a long innings.
(India: 146/1 in 25 overs)
Over 24: Wahab Riaz Gets KL Rahul Out
Finally, Pakistan have a wicket. Rahul went into the shot early as he drove the ball but didn’t control it. It went straight into the hand of Babar Azam at cover. It was the umpire’s warning which did the trick for Riaza as he went round the wicket and got a wicket. Virat Kohli now at the crease.
(India: 136/1 in 24 overs)
Over 23: 11 Runs
Pakistan introduce their fourth spinner. Mohammad Hafeez also goes for 11. After Rohit hits him for a four off the first delivery, Rahul hits him over long-off for a maximum.
(India: 134/0 in 23 overs)
Over 22: 11 Runs
Shoaib Malik introduced in the attack and Indian batsmen give him a proper welcome. Rahul hits a six of the fourth ball of the over to bring up his half-century.
(India: 123/0 in 22 overs)
Now, Rahul Scores a Fifty
KL Rahul brings up third ODI fifty. His half-century comprised 69 balls and included three fours and two sixes.
Over 21: 7 Runs
Finally, India get a good over. Since boundaries are drying up. Rahul and Rohit content with rotating strikes. Runs scored off every delivery in the over off Imad Wasim.
(India: 112/0 in 21 overs)
Over 20: 2 Runs
At this time India treating Pakistani spinners with respect. After Imad Wasim, now Shadab Khan also tightening screws, scoring 2 runs off him.
(India: 105/0 in 20 overs)
Over 19: 2 Runs
Both Rahul and Rohit treating Imad Wasim with respect. Only two runs taken from his 6th over.
(India: 103/0 in 19 overs)
Rohit, Rahul Pair Brings up 100
KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma bring up 100-run opening stand off 107 balls for the first wicket. After a cautious start, Rahul on 37 as he is slowly getting into the groove. Rohit Sharma on 60.
KL Rahul brings up third ODI fifty. His half-century comprised 69 balls and included three fours and two sixes.
Over 21: 7 Runs
Finally, India get a good over. Since boundaries are drying up. Rahul and Rohit content with rotating strikes. Runs scored off every delivery in the over off Imad Wasim.
(India: 112/0 in 21 overs)
Over 20: 2 Runs
At this time India treating Pakistani spinners with respect. After Imad Wasim, now Shadab Khan also tightening screws, scoring 2 runs off him.
(India: 105/0 in 20 overs)
Over 19: 2 Runs
Both Rahul and Rohit treating Imad Wasim with respect. Only two runs taken from his 6th over.
(India: 103/0 in 19 overs)
Rohit, Rahul Pair Brings up 100
KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma bring up 100-run opening stand off 107 balls for the first wicket. After a cautious start, Rahul on 37 as he is slowly getting into the groove. Rohit Sharma on 60.
Best Indian Opening Pair vs Pakistan in WC
Best Indian Opening Pair vs Pakistan in WC