Pakistan lose openers after steady start against India

Pakistan reached 79-2 in 15 overs in front of a crowd dominated by Indian spectators after delays in visas for Pakistan fans.

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Pakistan lose openers after steady start against India

AFP, Ahmedabad

Sat Oct 14, 2023 04:25 PM Last update on: Sat Oct 14, 2023 05:35 PM

India's Mohammed Siraj (2R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Abdullah Shafique during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14, 2023. Photo: AFP

Pakistan lost two wickets including previous-match centurion Abdullah Shafique after a steady start against India in their ICC ODI World Cup clash on Saturday.

India won the toss and elected to bowl first in Ahmedabad at the world's biggest cricket stadium which is expected to welcome 120,000 fans.

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Pakistan reached 79-2 in 15 overs in front of a crowd dominated by Indian spectators after delays in visas for Pakistan fans.

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj struck first to get Shafique, who made 113 in Pakistan's record chase of 345 against Sri Lanka, lbw for 20.

Hardik Pandya sent back Imam-ul-Haq, a left-hand opener, for 36 before skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan got together for a repair job.

Rizwan survived a reprieve on one when the on-field umpire adjudged him out lbw off Ravindra Jadeja but the batsman reviewed the decision in his favour.