India set a 176-run Target for Pakistan in a crucial T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday. The game is being played at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
Pakistan made an early impact after winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. Captain Salman Ali Agha struck in the opening over. He dismissed Abhishek Sharma for a duck.
However, Ishan Kishan counterattacked with confidence. He hit boundaries regularly and steadied the innings. His aggressive approach helped India rebuild after the early setback.
Kishan played a fluent knock of 77 runs off just 40 balls. His innings included 10 fours and three sixes. He anchored India’s recovery and pushed the score towards a competitive Target.
Pakistan’s bowlers fought back in the middle overs. Saim Ayub was the most successful bowler. He took three wickets for 25 runs in four overs.
Usman Tariq, Salman Agha, and Shaheen Afridi picked up one wicket each. Their efforts helped restrict India to a chaseable Target.
Pakistan have kept the same playing XI from the previous match. The team management showed confidence in the existing lineup for this high-pressure clash.
Historically, India have dominated Pakistan in T20 World Cup games. The two sides have met eight times. India have won seven of those matches, while Pakistan have only one victory.
Weather conditions in Colombo appear favorable for a full match. Forecasts show only a 13 percent chance of rain in the evening. The sky is expected to stay cloudy with moderate wind and humidity.
Earlier forecasts had predicted heavy rain and interruptions. However, the latest update suggests the match should proceed without major delays.
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Pakistan will now aim to chase the 176-run Target and break India’s strong record in T20 World Cup encounters. The result of this match could have a major impact on both teams’ progress in the tournament.
