India opted to bat.
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Feb 15, 2015
13:03 India end with 2 and India get to three hundred. which will be a psychological boost as expected
13:02 one ball and a couple of runs remaining for three hundred. Pakistan have done okay
13:01 2 balls left -- 3 for three hundred
13:00 three balls to travel and Bharat would like four for three hundred
12:59 Out! Five-for Sohail. Rahane is out for zero. this can be nice stuff by Sohail. Pakistan with all the momentum here
12:57 Out! India area unit losing the momentum here -- Dhoni falls and India area unit even troubled to form three hundred currently.
12:56 Wahab Riaz has clean bowled Jadeja. nice over by him. as expected Bharat area unit a minimum of twenty runs short.
12:55 Wahab Riaz with another glorious over -- one ball to travel and simply four from it.
12:51 MS Dhoni strikes with an enormous six over deep midwicket fence for a biggie. 292 for four in forty eight overs
12:48 Pakistan have a really smart likelihood for proscribing Bharat to underneath three hundred currently
12:47 Out! Sohail Khan gets huge wicket at the correct time for Pakistan. Raina falls once creating seventy four from simply fifty six balls.
12:44 a really smart over from Pakistan's purpose of read. simply four runs from it
12:42 simply 2 runs from four balls off Riaz's over.
12:39 Dhoni with a beautiful flick and picks up 2 off the last ball. Asian nation 279/3 in forty six overs.
12:37 Dhoni off and running with a boundary. That was a meaty blow.
12:37 MS Dhoni defends the primary ball. He must provide Raina the strike here
12:35 OUT! Sohail gets his second wicket -- Kohli tries to travel for a giant heave however got an out of doors edge and Akmal this point takes the catch. he's out once creating 107.
12:34 Sohail continues and a yorker to begin with. Good ball. twenty nine balls remaining in India's innings.
12:32 Full toss over Raina's head and it is a bowling
12:30 Another boundary now to Raina. Asian country are hoping to induce 325 here.
12:28 Irfan back for his last over and Kohli smashes him for four. a hundred partnership up between Kohli and Raina
12:27 fourteen runs for Riaz's over. Asian country 259/2 in forty four overs.
12:25 3 succeeding boundaries for Raina. nice innings by him in Indian colors
12:25 250-up for Asian country because of an excellent shot straight down the bottom by Raina.
12:24 Suresh Raina hits one through fine leg for one more boundary. Poor bowling by Riaz
12:23 Raina wastes yest another delivery
12:22 Misbah goes for a review against Raina. He checked along with his keeper and so signalled for the review. For a caught behind charm. Not Out!
12:19 when forty three overs -- Asian country area unit 245/2
12:18 Suresh Raina mention his thirty fourth ODI fifty. Indian batsmen area unit back in type for the planet Cup
12:18 Raina with a slog sweep and it clears the fence with ease. Asian country up the ante. sensible shot by him
12:16 KOHLI BRINGS UP HIS twenty second ODI TON!
12:15 Dot ball to complete -- Asian country 235 for two when forty two overs.
12:15 Kohli one aloof from his twenty second ODI ton
12:13 Raina frees his arm and smashes Yasir for a biggie. he's in 40s
12:12 Yasir crowned head is back to the attack
12:12 Afridi with a good over Islamic Republic of Pakistan -- simply seven from it. Kohli on ninety seven currently
12:09 twenty five off the batting powerplay. sensible one for Islamic Republic of Pakistan, however Asian country haven't lost a wicket that is massive still.
12:08 when forty overs Asian country area unit 217/2. time Asian country gets moving into last ten overs. they have to create it count currently.
12:04 Islamic Republic of Pakistan born Sachin four times in an exceedingly rough innings in WC 2011. Islamic Republic of Pakistan have born Kohli double these days
12:03 Raina reaches out and cuts sq. of the wicket for one and ends the over with it. Asian nation 213/2 in thirty-nine overs
12:02 Kohli is eight runs far from being the first guy to form a one hundred in his groups gap games of 2 totally different World Cups
12:00 2 dots when bvoundaries -- Asian nation cannot affors to waste deliveries in powerplay
11:59 Irfan down the leg facet with fine leg in and Kohli says many thanks abundantly
11:58 Six runs from the over. Asian nation area unit 206/2 in thirty eight overs.
11:56 A peach of a ball by Riaz. Kohli was crushed all finally ends up.
11:54 Suresh Raina goes aerial and picks Raina picks up a boundary. a lot of required boundary
11:53 200-up for Asian nation when thirty seven overs. Asian nation ought to a minimum of build 320 from here. something but ca be hassle keeping India's bowling in mind.
11:53 Too several dot deliveries for Asian nation feeling here. Asian nation cannot afford this throughout powerplay.
11:50 Before Dhawan and Kohli these days, Asian nation had just one hundred-plus partnership against Islamic Republic of Pakistan in World Cups
11:49 Mahomet Irfan is back to the attack. He has 3 over remaining
11:47 Boundaries have dried up over last number of overs -- time for Asian nation to urge going currently
11:44 Batting powerplay has been taken. Wahab Riaz is back.
11:43 a decent over by Afridi -- simply 2 from it. Asian nation 192/2 in thirty five overs.
11:40 Raina slaps one over the deep midwicket boundary for 6 however an excellent efforty by Younis Khan within the deep. He got his hand thereto however it'd are some catch if he had picked this one.
11:38 when thirty three overs Asian nation area unit 181 for two
11:36 Shaid Afridi comes into the attack and Raina picks up 2
11:34 Dropped! Umar Akmal drops Kohli for seventy six. however expensive may this be?
11:33 Kohli needs to keep there until the top for to form certain that India post an enormous total on board.
11:32 Asian nation performing on a lefty righty jazz band strategy to upset the Islamic Republic of Pakistan bowlers
11:30 Raina is off the mark with one.
11:29 Kohli finished Sohail's over with 2. Asian nation area unit 165/2 when thirty overs.
11:28 Suresh Raina has been promoted up the order.
11:25 Asian nation area unit 163/2 in twenty nine.5 overs
11:25 Direct hit from Misbah at short mid-wicket and Dhawan is brief of his crease. that's what doctor ordered for Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He falls for seventy three.
11:24 Dhawan can be out here!
11:23 Kohli with another boundary -- they're discovering these runs simply. each the batsmen area unit in 70s currently.
11:22 twelve runs from Yasir Shah's over. Asian nation area unit 156/1 in twenty nine overs.
11:20 Another excellent shot by Dhawan -- he scan the road of ball and another boundary. they're dynamic the gear currently.
11:19 Dhawan uses his feet well once more and lofts it over for boundary. 150-up for Team Asian nation.
11:18 Asian nation has comparatively playes a innocuous cricket and have still scored on top of five runs per over.
11:17 Kohli and Dhawan area unit creating it look simple within the middle. Hope this continues
11:15 Kohli slaps him for 2 off back foot. once more sensible running.
11:14 Another spinner within the attack -- Haris Sohail comes into the attack
11:13 when twenty seven overs Asian nation area unit 139/1. They dealing in ones and twos and discovering odd boundaries in between. it's been a smart approach up to now.
11:12 The partnership is currently value 103 runs. this is often the most important symbolize any wicket for Asian nation in WC games against Islamic Republic of Pakistan
11:11 affirmative he has created it. he's not out and large roar from the the fans.
11:09 Kohli finishes the twenty sixth over with one. And it's one hundred partnership bewtween the pair off 112 balls. The pair have batted excellently here. Dhawan on fifty nine and Kohli is on fifty six.
11:07 Irfan has currently been warned offically for the second time. he's troubled here.
11:02 He starts off as Shane Warne and transforms into Abdul Qadir. Lucky fella!" Ramiz Raja on Yasir Shah's bowling action.
11:00 5 runs from Irfan's over. Asian nation are going to be happy to not offer wickets to him. Asian nation one27 for 1 when twenty four overs
10:58 a mistake in situ as Islamic Republic of Pakistan seek for a breakthrough.
10:56 Mahomet Irfan is back to the attack. Asian nation have to be compelled to watch out with him
10:55 we'd like one thing around 300-320 on the board.
10:53 Kohli brings up his fifty with one and before that he vie an excellent straight drive for four. He took sixty balls to achieve the milestone
10:51 Dhawan and Kohli area unit victimization their feet well. Run rate is on top of five currently
10:50 Dhawan with another good shot and another boundary-- Asian nation have sure up their game when Rohit's wicket. Asian nation 115/1 when twenty two overs.
10:47 FIFTY! 50-up for Dhawan off fifty four balls. He has done the hardwork and wishes to create on currently. Hardwork has been done and he ought to dominate Islamic Republic of Pakistan bowlers from here currently.
10:45 Another boundary for Kohli and Asian nation. he's upping the ante here. Yasir Shah is that the bowler.
10:43 Virat Kohli goes within out and also the ball races to the additional cowl boundary. 100-up for Asian nation within the twenty first over.
10:42 when twenty overs -- Asian nation area unit 98/1
10:40 Dhawan and Kohli have extremely affected with running between the wickets.
10:37 Dhawan plays a awfully sensible shot to select up boundary off Yasir Shah. Shah dragged it down and Dhawan place that away, rocked back and punched it past the diving Misbah at cowl
10:34 And here comes Yasir Shah. He will troube Indian batsmen. he's arguably the simplest legspinner within the world
10:33 when eighteen overs -- Asian nation area unit 89/1. a decent partnership this however they have to hold on to form it count currently
10:32 Welcome boundary for Asian nation as Dhawan gets a bat on the leg stump wide ball and it races for boundary. Fifty partnership up between the pair.
10:30 Kohli virtually dragged that on to his stump -- however lucky for him.
10:29 when seventeen overs -- Asian nation area unit 82/1
10:28 Kohli and Dhawan area unit selecting ones and twos however boundaries have dried up. However, partnership building on here.
10:25 Wahab Riaz is steaming in -- nice bounce by him. this is often sure battle of nerves during this one
10:24 Running between the wickets are good -- however Asian nation would like boundaries here.
10:22 Wahab Riaz can continue when drinks break
10:19 Drinks area unit on the sector currently.
10:17 9 runs from Afridi's over. Asian nation area unit 71/1 when fifteen overs.
10:16 Kohli with 2 and 4 to Afridi -- he's trying to urge the momentum here. The run rate is below their feeling and can be hoping to up the ante
10:14 Asian nation 62/1 when fourteen overs
10:14 sensible running between wickets here -- although Asian nation haven't hit boundaries systematically however they need revolved the strike well.
10:12 Dhawan with a cut shot and inches wide if purpose fielder. they have to concentrate here
10:11 Riaz likes to attack and decide wickets -- Asian nation have to be compelled to watch out against him.
10:10 Wahab Riaz, left-arm quick medium, comes into the attack. He was the star man for Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 2011
10:07 Asian nation area unit 52/1 when twelve overs.
10:06 Kohli finally gets one to his bat and he pulls it for a boundary. 50-up for Asian nation within the twelfth over. Asian nation would like additional of these
10:04 Indian batsmen have did not notice the gaps -- Islamic Republic of Pakistan bowlers have done exceptionally well.
10:01 DROPPED! Sohail Khan drops Kohli at long on. born is being harsh here -- it had been a togh robust probability.
09:58 Shahid Afridi comes into the attack and this is often getting to be fascinating battle with bat and ball here.
09:57 finish of powerplay and Asian nation area unit simply 42/1. Kohli on three whereas Dhawan is on twenty two. Asian nation sure have to be compelled to up the ante here
09:55 Islamic Republic of Pakistan area unit giving nothing away here -- they appear determined to vary history here
09:52 when nine overs -- Asian nation area unit 40/1. Islamic Republic of Pakistan are going to be the happier of 2 sides at the instant.
09:52 when nine overs -- Asian nation area unit 40/1. Islamic Republic of Pakistan are going to be the happier of 2 sides at the instant.
09:51 Shikhar Dhawan flicks this off his pad for a way required boundary for Asian nation.
09:47 Words excanged between Dhawan and Sohail. Meanwhile, Kohli is off the mark with one.
09:46 Virat Kohli, right bimanual bat, involves the crease
09:44 Out! huge huge wicket here -- Rohit Sharma tries hit a pull however gets a prime edge and provides an easy catch to Misbah. Asian nation 34/1 when seven.3 overs.
09:42 brightly regular shot by Rohit however nice fielding within the boundary. simply 2 runs off it. Asian nation area unit thirty three for zero when seven overs
09:40 Shane Warne on air: 'It's unbelievable, the atmosphere out there'
09:39 1st six of the innings -- short ball and Dhawan pulls it brightly and smashes is over the deep midwicket boundary for max.
09:38 Shikhar Dhawan has some hassle with the facet screen. He doesn't look happy. He has to keep his concentration here
09:36 Another tight over from Sohail Khan. simply 3 from it. Asian nation 24/0 when six overs.
09:33 meantime, Amitabh Bachchan throughout the comment has simply aforementioned that India's run rate has to improve.
09:31 Rohit Sharma ends the over with an excellent cowl drive. Asian nation obtaining a advance here. they solely have to be compelled to ensure that they don&'t lose a wicket here. Asian nation 21/0 when five overs.
09:30 Outstanding delivery by Irfan -- simply uncomprehensible the sting of Rohit's bat
09:28 sensible comeback by Irfan -- 2 sensible deliveries subsequently boundary.
09:27 Irfan strays down the leg facet and Rohit with an excellent shot. excellent temporal arrangement on this one.
09:26 when four overs -- Asian nation area unit 13/0. Dhawan is on eight and Rohit on four
09:25 1st boundary of the match finally -- short ball and Dhawan punches it through purpose for a boundary.
09:22 simply seven when 3 overs. one in every of these 2 batsmen have to be compelled to get when bowling before long.
09:19 it's been a decent begin by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan bowlers here. sensible line and length up to now
09:17 it's been a cautious begin by the Indian openers -- each the groups are going to be hoping to urge over some nerves too soon. Asian nation five for zero when two overs
09:14 Sohail Khan can share the new ball -- Khan is soliciting for DRS review. risible scenes as Dhawan edged it. Misbah says to not take it
09:13 Islamic Republic of Pakistan have hunted person seven times in state capital and lost on all seven occasions. thus history is unquestionably against Islamic Republic of Pakistan however it takes only one match to vary that.
09:12 sensible ball to finish the primary over. Asian nation area unit two for zero when first over.
09:11 Shikhar Dhawan is off the mark without delay with one.
09:10 Nice defensive shot next up by Rohit. this is often sure getting to be tense one hundred overs for Asian nation and Islamic Republic of Pakistan fans
09:08 Rohit Sharma leaves the primary ball -- sensible carry to the keeper although.
09:07 Rohit Sharma taking the strike and one issue is certain that it's going to be a loud day. Mahomet Irfan can bowl the primary over for Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
09:05 MS Dhoni earlier throughout the toss aforementioned putt runs on the board perpetually helps once you area unit enjoying on a decent wicket. He adds the pressure is on however his facet area unit trying to execute the plans instead of to concentrate on defensive their title. Misbah would have liked to bat 1st additionally. He explains however huge an event this is often for his young facet and the way a lot of they need been trying forward to the present moment
09:05 Dhawan and Rohit area unit creating their method within the middle -- Islamic Republic of Pakistan team is out!
09:01 The groups area unit creating their method within the middle for the national anthems. It's jam packed!
08:56 Pakistan's win-loss record against Asian nation in World Cups. At the state capital Oval it's 0-1.
08:56 groups winning the toss have perpetually batted 1st all told six India-Pakistan tournament games. Asian nation have won five of the six tosses.
08:53 The wicket goes to be arduous and sure many runs during this one. Team Asian nation have to be compelled to score on top of three hundred if they have to win this one
08:48 Islamic Republic of Pakistan (Playing XI): Ahmed Shehzad, Younis Khan, Haris Sohail, Misbah-ul-Haq(c), Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal(w), Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Sohail Khan, Mahomet Irfan
India (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, Mahomet Shami, Umesh Yadav
