ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 : Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets for the first time in T 20

 

 

Pakistan hammered India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Chasing 152, Mohammad Rizwan made an unbeaten 78 and captain Babar Azam 68 not out as Pakistan registered their first win over India at a World Cup.

Both players leapt into the air after Babar hit the winning runs before the team came together to celebrate a famous night in Pakistan's cricket history.

Virat Kohli had earlier made 57 to anchor India in their 151-7, despite a thrilling 3-31 from fast bowler Shaheen Afridi.

It is the first time Pakistan have won a T20 by 10 wickets - and the first time India have lost one by such a margin.

Scores summary

India 151-7 (20 overs): Kohli 57 (49), Pant 39; Shaheen 3-31

Pakistan 152-0 (17.5 overs): Rizwan 78* (55), Babar 68* (52)

Pakistan win by 10 wickets