India posted a modest whole of 259 for 9 in 50 overs, with Sachin Dhas contributing considerably with a fast 58 off 42 balls, together with three sixes.
Despite the efforts of skipper Uday Saharan (60 off 98 balls) and opener Adarsh Singh (62 off 81 balls), who added 93 runs in 20 overs, India could not drive a extra formidable whole.
Mohammed Zeeshan, the right-arm medium pacer for Pakistan, was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for 46 runs.
In response, Pakistan chased down the goal in simply 47 overs, with Azan Awais main the cost with an unbeaten 105 off 130 balls, that includes 10 fours.
He shaped essential partnerships, together with a 110-run stand with opener Shazaib Khan (63 off 88 balls) and a blistering 125-run partnership with Saad Baig (68 not out off 51 balls), securing the win.
Despite India’s skipper Saharan utilizing seven bowlers, the bowling effort fell brief, with solely off-spinner Murugan Abhishek managing to select up two wickets. Musheer Khan, the youthful brother of Sarfaraz Khan, had a difficult outing, conceding 32 runs in 4 overs.
India face Nepal of their last group league match on Tuesday and should safe a victory to qualify for the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Pakistan, with two wins in two video games, must lose considerably to Afghanistan to overlook out on qualification. The activity seems manageable for India, contemplating Nepal’s current struggles, having misplaced each of their earlier encounters.
Brief Scores: India 259/9 in 50 overs (Uday Saharan 60, Adarsh Singh 62, Sachin Dhas 58, Mohd. Zeeshan 4/46).
Pakistan 263/2 in 47 overs (Azan Awais 105 not out, Saab Baig 68 not out, Shazaib Khan 63, Murugan Abhishek 2/55).
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com