India routed their bitter rivals Pakistan by 61 runs on Monday morning AEDT to qualify for the next round of the T20 World Cup in a showdown that had been in doubt until a few days ago.
India rout Pakistan in T20 World Cup grudge match after Kishan’s ‘amazing’ innings
Opener’s 77 proves decisive on tricky pitch
A day of no handshakes, and for Pakistan many head shakes. India coasted to victory in what became global cricket’s most lucrative mismatch after a superlative innings from the opener Ishan Kishan skewed it definitively in their favour.
In its second half a game that was dramatically off and then on again became one where a parade of Pakistan batters were dramatically in and then out again. Chasing a target of 176 they were seven down before they even got halfway, and were eventually skittled for 114 to lose by 61 runs.
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Jofra strikes! He drops short and Munsey can only get a top edge, safely pouched by Banton running in from midwicket.
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Australia brush off loss of Mitch Marsh to crush Ireland in T20 World Cup opener
Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa rout opponents in 67-run win
Skipper pulled out injured 30 minutes before start of play
Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis combined for eight wickets as Australia overcame the shock pre-match loss of skipper Mitch Marsh to post a crushing 67-run victory over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener in Colombo.
Marsh was officially ruled out just 30 minutes before Wednesday night’s toss after scans revealed he was suffering internal testicular bleeding from a blow he suffered at training earlier in the week.
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