- As you are aware, India and Pakistan cricket matches are considered not only the biggest draw for the audience attracting humongous footfalls as well as eyeballs but also raking in considerable revenue for the organizers. We know how the Indian cricket fans are crazy about the game. And when it comes to a match involving Pakistan as an opponent, the frenzy for the same assumes unprecedented proportions. Yes, the ongoing cricket world cup in India will make or break the future of the 50-over one-day internationals since the onslaught brought about by the advent of T20 is all-encompassing. As such, the World Cup underway will provide a road map for the authorities to decide on the viability of continuing with the 50-over format.
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- It must be said that the World Cup happening in India is a blessing in disguise as the cricket-crazy nation may still be able to ensure the 50-over format sails through to live for some more years. Coming back to the much-anticipated league stage match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan scheduled in Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat did gain huge interest among the patrons on expected lines. Mind you, it is the largest cricket stadium in the world accommodating 1,35,000 spectators. No wonder, the contest between the two neighbors was anticipated with bated breath by fans from around the world. Did the contest provide all the requisite thrills, frills, unexpected turns, and some more drama to satiate the audience? No.
- Unfortunately, from an Indian cricketing spectators’ point of view, Team India’s comprehensive win must have warmed the cockles to no end. However, from a pure connoisseur viewpoint, the match turned out to be a no-contest simply because the Indian team was far superior to the opponent in every department of the game. Not only were the Indian bowlers too hot to handle but the fielding too was top notch. The way Pakistani batsmen responded to the Indian bowling attack made it plain visible to the expert eyes that the former were nowhere near to combat the latter not only in the pace department but also spin as well. From a formidable position of 155 for 2 to folding out for 191 means Pakistan was completely outfoxed by the Indian bowling.
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- Then what followed during the chase was the world experience for the spectators. The Hitman Rohit Sharma was in such terrific hitting form that he made the chase not only extremely easy but also showcased how potent batting skills he possesses dismantling the Pakistani bowling attack with panache. Some of his pull shots for sixes against the pacers were breathtaking making the hitting so pleasing to watch. The comprehensive win against Pakistan must further boost the confidence of Team India in the remainder of the tournament. One must mention here that the hype surrounding the contest failed to live up to the massive buildup and anticipation. In the end, Team India simply rolled over Pakistan without any semblance of a fight.
