India vs Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2023: 12th Match Highlights

October 14, 2023 | Ahmedabad

India vs Pakistan, the most anticipated match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, lived up to the hype as the two arch-rivals battled it out in a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish, securing an 8-0 record in World Cups against Pakistan.

The crowd was electric from the moment the anthems played, with both sets of fans waving flags and singing in support of their teams. The atmosphere was electric as the two teams took to the field, and the tension was palpable as the match got underway.

India won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a competitive total of 336/5 from their 50 overs. Openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul provided a solid foundation, with both batsmen scoring half-centuries. Virat Kohli, the talismanic Indian captain, then took over, scoring a brilliant century to guide his team to a strong total.

Pakistan's chase was always going to be a challenging one, but they made a valiant effort, eventually falling short by 29 runs. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan gave Pakistan a solid start, but the middle order failed to capitalize on the platform they provided. Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the Pakistani bowlers, taking three wickets, but it was not enough to prevent India from securing a famous victory.

The match will go down in history as one of the most memorable India vs Pakistan encounters, and it has set the tone for what promises to be an exciting and thrilling Cricket World Cup 2023.