Ups and downs as Pakistan overcome India

KABUL (Pajhwok): Pakistan overcame arch-rivals India by five wickets in the last super-four game of Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday night.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl in the high-voltage match. India posted 181 for 7. Virat Kohli top-scored for India with 60 off 44 balls, while KL Rahul and captain Rohit Sharma contributed 28 apiece.

According to the Indian Express, Pakistan’s Shadab Khan bagged two wickets for 31, while Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Nawaz claimed one scalp each.

Chasing 182 for a win, Pakistan reached the target with one ball to spare. Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 71 off 51 balls while Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with 42 as Pakistan reached 182 for five.

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