PAK 191 (42.5)
IND 192/3 (30.3)
India won by 7 wkts
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Jasprit Bumrah
Cricbuzzteam, India’s strong performance in the 2023 World Cup continues, and they once again showed their dominance over Pakistan. The Narinder Modi stadium in Ahmedabad was packed with over 100,000 fans, but the game didn’t turn out to be very competitive, as is often the case in these matchups. India’s bowling, led by Jasprit Bumrah, was outstanding, and Rohit Sharma’s batting was exceptional. India’s deep batting lineup, high-quality bowling, and excellent fielding make them a tough team to beat, especially in these conditions. Unfortunately for Pakistan, they struggled once more, as they have in the past.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, praised the bowlers for setting up the game. He mentioned that it wasn’t an easy pitch to bat on, but the team’s determination and adaptability were key. He also highlighted the depth in the bowling department and the importance of his role as captain in reading the conditions and making the right decisions.
Babar Azam, the Pakistan captain, acknowledged their good start but regretted the collapse in their batting. He praised Rohit Sharma’s outstanding performance.
Jasprit Bumrah, named the Player of the Match, talked about analyzing the pitch quickly and choosing the right lengths for bowling. He credited his inquisitive nature and the guidance of senior players for his skills. His slower ball was effective, and he also noted a phase of reverse swing with the white ball.
In terms of statistics, India has an 8-0 record against Pakistan in one-sided World Cup contests. The margins of victory in their recent ODIs have been quite convincing. Notable players who received the Player of the Match award in India-Pakistan World Cup matches include Sachin Tendulkar, Navjot Sidhu, Venkatesh Prasad, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and now Jasprit Bumrah.
Most one sides contests in World Cups
8-0 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
8-0 India vs Pakistan *
6-0 West Indies vs Zimbabwe
6-0 New Zealand vs Bangladesh
Winning margins in the last eight completed Ind-Pak ODIs
76 runs
124 runs
180 runs
8 wickets (126 balls left)
9 wickets (63 balls left)
89 runs
228 runs
7 wickets (117 balls left)
Player of the Match in Ind-Pak World Cup contests
Sachin Tendulkar X 3 (1992, 2003, 2011)
Navjot Sidhu (1996)
Venkatesh Prasad (1999)
Virat Kohli (2015)
Rohit Sharma (2019)
Jasprit Bumrah (2023)