India thumped their neighbours and arch-rivals Pakistan by 9 wickets to register their second consecutive victory over them and third in the ongoing Asia Cup 2018 to book a place in the finals. Indian spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav spun the web around the Pakistani batsmen and Jaspreet Bumrah also chipped in with two important wickets as the men in Blue restricted Pakistan to 237-7 in their allotted 50 overs. Shoaib Malik and Sarfraz Ahmed steadied the ship for them after the top order were out cheaply. IND beat PAK by 9 wickets | Pakistan vs India Live Cricket Score Super Four - 3 ODI Match.
The total was never going to be easy in front of the Pakistani bowling attack but the heroics of openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan who recorded 210 runs opening wicket partnership which in itself is a record against the opponents. Sharma and Dhawan's opening stand was their 13th in ODI's as they went past Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag's 12. India vs Pakistan Video Highlights Asia Cup 2018 Super Four Round: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan Help IND Thump PAK.
This comprehensive victory was enjoyed by millions of Indians around the world and the 'God Of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar along with the regular captain Virat Kohli were the first ones to congratulate the Winning team. Kohli, who is currently rested for the Asia Cup after his heroics in the recently concluded England Tour took to Twitter to wish the team. Tendulkar also congratulated the boys on the social networking website.
Here's what the Master said:
Congratulations on your 100s @ImRo45 and @SDhawan25. Such clean hitting! Always a joy to watch you both in full flow. #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/yxzFEGtDak
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 23, 2018
The Talismatic Indian Captain Virat Kohli also wished the team:
Well done boys. What a joy to watch.Great win for us. Onwards and upwards 💪🇮🇳 #INDvPAK #AsiaCup2018
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 23, 2018
India next plays Afghanistan on 25th September in Dubai which can allow Rohit to bring in some youngsters into the playing eleven. Pakistan takes on Bangladesh the next day in Abu Dhabi.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 24, 2018 09:46 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).