GEORGETOWN: Pakistan defeated arch-rivals India by eight wickets in their second match of the IMC Over-40 Cricket World Cup, securing a convincing victory in the tournament.
According to reports, India, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, were bowled out for 143 in 34.3 overs in the ninth match of the event being held in Guyana.
Murtaza Ali top-scored for India with 48 runs, while Amit Mishra contributed 38. Pakistan’s bowling attack kept the Indian batters under pressure, with Mohammad Khalil claiming three wickets. Mohammad Irfan and Fahad Jabbar took two wickets each, while Wasim Ali and Syed Fareeduddin picked up one wicket apiece.
In reply, Pakistan comfortably chased down the target of 144 in 26.2 overs, losing just two wickets.
Adnan Akmal and Shehryar Ghani led the chase with impressive unbeaten innings of 63 runs each, guiding Pakistan to victory. Amit Mishra took two wickets for India.
The win marked Pakistan’s second consecutive victory in the tournament. They had defeated the Rest of the Caribbean in their opening match.
