This India vs Pakistan clash surely did live up to all the hype and Hardik Pandya (33* and 3/25) stole the spotlight with his all-round show. A 148-run chase would have seemed pretty easy for any other T20 match but not this one by any stretch of the imagination. Pakistan not only got early wickets but struck regularly to constantly derail India's momentum but Pandya joined forces with Ravindra Jadeja (35) to ensure that the Men in Blue had the last laugh. Earlier, Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with four wickets as India ensured Pakistan did not get anything more than 147. So India are off to a winning start in this Asia Cup 2022 tournament while Pakistan will eye a return to winning ways in their next match. That's all for today!
Hardik Pandyaaaaa! What a beauty! With all the pressure on his shoulders, he cleared the fence for a six to win the game for India and give them some sort of redemption after last year's defeat to Pakistan in this venue. He has starred with both bat and ball and has taken India to a famous and thrilling win. India are off to a winning start to their title defense in Asia Cup 2022.
OUT! Is there a late twist in this game? Mohammad Nawaz has produced the wicket of Ravindra Jadeja, who went for the big shot! It is all happening out there! Jadeja b Mohammad Nawaz 35(29)
Hardik Pandya has done it and this time with the bat! He hit three sensational boundaries to put India ahead in this thrilling run-chase. Pakistan bowlers are trying their best and at the moment, the game is living up to its hype! Seven runs needed off the last over now and India will believe they are in!
Ravindra Jadeja gets a reprieve as Naseem Shah's delivery, which had him plumb in front of the stumps, was pitched outside leg. It is a massive moment for India he goes on to hit a six. Pakistan have been penalised with one fielder inside the 30-yard circle because of slow over-rate. India need to build on this and score these runs. Shah meanwhile, has been suffering from cramps and it was heartening to see him carry on giving his best despite being in pain. 21 off two overs needed!
Haris Rauf is struggling with his cramps now but has not conceded easy runs. India need to get some boundaries in the next over to ease some of the pressure or else, the game could slip away. India need 32 runs from 18 balls now.
Haris Rauf is struggling with his cramps now but has not conceded easy runs. India need to get some boundaries in the next over to ease some of the pressure or else, the game could slip away. India need 32 runs from 18 balls now.
This chase is headed for a very tense finish as Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja hold the key for India. Pakistan bowlers have kept the Indian batters in check and has not let them score easy and quick runs. But both Pandya and Jadeja are known to be big hitters and can score pretty quickly when needed. Who's winning it? 41 needed of 24 balls now!
Pakistan needed a wicket and Naseem Shah delivered it, getting rid of the dangerous Suryakumar Yadav. Hardik Pandya although hit the last ball for a four but Pakistan are on top here, with India needing this partnership to fire. India need 51 off 30 balls now!
OUT! Naseem Shah continues his impressive debut as this time, he gets through Suryakumar Yadav's defense. The right-hander missed the straight delivery, which crashed into his stumps. Pakistan will believe they are ahead now! Suryakumar Yadav b Naseem Shah 18(18)
After a long wait, it is finally the time when India and Pakistan take on each other, in the Asia Cup 2022. The build-up to this match has been nothing short of fascinating with both teams training really hard to be at their best. What's more is that the star cricketers from both sides, as well as fans, have had moments of friendly interactions, which would be remembered for a long time to come. India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022 Live Streaming Online on Disney+ Hotstar and PTV Sports: Get Free Telecast Details of IND vs PAK With Cricket Match Timing in IST
Things did not go down well the last time India faced Pakistan, which was at the T20 World Cup 2021, at the very same venue. India had batted first and Shaheen Afridi had rattled the top order with quick wickets of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Kohli led a fightback with a half-century but it was not enough for India to put up a strong total on the board. Later, Pakistan saw their skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan take apart the Indian bowling attack and win the game by 10 wickets. While that match is something that every Indian fan would like to forget, the Men in Blue would surely hope to avenge that painful loss. Under new skipper Rohit Sharma, India have prepared hard and would hope for a winning start to their Asia Cup title defense.
Pakistan on the other hand, will be supremely confident of their chances in this game. They would miss Shaheen Afridi, who was one of the star performers the last time they played India but would back their attack, the likes of which include Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan and also Hassan Ali to deliver the goods. A lot of focus would also be on their skipper Babar Azam, who has been one of the best batters in the world in recent times.
India Full Squad for Asia Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan
Pakistan Full Squad for Asia Cup 2022: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Hasnain, Hasan Ali.