CricSpirit Where The Game Starts
India vs Pakistan matches have always been highly intense ones. The matches that have been played between these two sides on several big stages over the past several years have made it clear that this is undoubtedly the most intense rivalry in the history of cricket. Every smallest moment in the match has been of massive significanve to the player’s and also the fans during such high voltage matches. Many such incidents which have been drawing the attention of fans from all across the globe took place in the 2023 edition of the Asia Cup game between India and Pakistan. Haris Rauf who has been one of the most prolific fast bowlers in the world lately showed a bit of aggression and was taught a lesson almost immediately.
India won the toss and elected to bat first in the high voltage match. India didn’t get off to a good start as Shaheen Afridi’s lethal opening spell had the Indian top order rattled. Both Rohit and Kohli were dismissed cheaply. Shreyash Iyer too was sent back with India three down inside the first ten overs. With the dismissal of Shubhman Gill for 10 off 32, Hardik pandya came in to bat at no.6 in the 15th over. The duo thereon displayed incredibly good composure to resist the situation and prevent the fall of any more wickets.
Both the batters piled on runs and brought up fine half centuries. The duo initiated a fantastic turnaround to put on a 100 run partnership and thereby help the team get past 200. However it was in the 38th over that Ishan Kishan failed to execute a pull shot efficiently and was caught off the bowling of Haris Rauf. The Pakistani speedster reacted to the wicket by celebrating aggressively. Ishan Kishan was sent back for a brilliant 82 off 81.
This was followed by Hardik Pandya’s instant revenge on Haris Rauf for his aggressive send off to Ishan Kishan. Haris Rauf had the ball in hand a few minutes later again as he was about to bowl the 40th over. Hardik Pandya showed no signs of hesitation as he smashed the first ball of the over towards deep backward square for a boundary. The next ball was again sent to the fence with a deft touch just past the keeper.
The third ball was a dot ball but Pandya followed it up with another cracking pull shot off the fourth ball to bag another four. Hardik and India this managed to gather 12 runs of this Haris Rauf over. Pandya thus managed to continue the wonderful momentum despite Ishan’s dismissal and also took the revenge for Haris Rauf’s needless aggressive celebration.
India vs Pakistan matches have always been highly intense ones. The matches that have been played between these two sides on several big stages over the past several years have made it clear that this is undoubtedly the most intense rivalry in the history of cricket. Every smallest moment in the match has been of massive significanve to the player’s and also the fans during such high voltage matches. Many such incidents which have been drawing the attention of fans from all across the globe took place in the 2023 edition of the Asia Cup game between India and Pakistan. Haris Rauf who has been one of the most prolific fast bowlers in the world lately showed a bit of aggression and was taught a lesson almost immediately.
India won the toss and elected to bat first in the high voltage match. India didn’t get off to a good start as Shaheen Afridi’s lethal opening spell had the Indian top order rattled. Both Rohit and Kohli were dismissed cheaply. Shreyash Iyer too was sent back with India three down inside the first ten overs. With the dismissal of Shubhman Gill for 10 off 32, Hardik pandya came in to bat at no.6 in the 15th over. The duo thereon displayed incredibly good composure to resist the situation and prevent the fall of any more wickets.
Both the batters piled on runs and brought up fine half centuries. The duo initiated a fantastic turnaround to put on a 100 run partnership and thereby help the team get past 200. However it was in the 38th over that Ishan Kishan failed to execute a pull shot efficiently and was caught off the bowling of Haris Rauf. The Pakistani speedster reacted to the wicket by celebrating aggressively. Ishan Kishan was sent back for a brilliant 82 off 81.
This was followed by Hardik Pandya’s instant revenge on Haris Rauf for his aggressive send off to Ishan Kishan. Haris Rauf had the ball in hand a few minutes later again as he was about to bowl the 40th over. Hardik Pandya showed no signs of hesitation as he smashed the first ball of the over towards deep backward square for a boundary. The next ball was again sent to the fence with a deft touch just past the keeper.
The third ball was a dot ball but Pandya followed it up with another cracking pull shot off the fourth ball to bag another four. Hardik and India this managed to gather 12 runs of this Haris Rauf over. Pandya thus managed to continue the wonderful momentum despite Ishan’s dismissal and also took the revenge for Haris Rauf’s needless aggressive celebration.
