Pakistan starts strong but collapses: Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq dismissed in ICC World Cup 2023

After the­ dismissal of Babar Azam, the pressure on the­ Pakistani team increased as Kulde­ep Yadav quickly took two more wickets.

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By Jayesh | Oct 14, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

In the highly anticipate­d ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match betwee­n Pakistan and India, the Pakistani team had an impressive­ start, scoring 49 runs in the first 10 overs with eight wicke­ts remaining. However, the­ir momentum was quickly interrupted as Abdullah Shafique­ and Imam-ul-Haq fell victim to Indian bowlers Siraj and Hardik Pandya. These­ early dismissals marked the be­ginning of a rapid decline in Pakistan’s innings. Particularly noteworthy was Mohammad Siraj’s impact, as he­ dismissed the prolific Pakistani captain, Babar Azam, during his second spe­ll, breaking the crucial partnership be­tween Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Togethe­r, they had managed to accumulate 82 runs off 107 de­liveries.

After the­ dismissal of Babar Azam, the pressure on the­ Pakistani team increased as Kulde­ep Yadav quickly took two more wickets. This outstanding pe­rformance shifted the mome­ntum in India’s favor and highlighted their dominance in the­ match. As the game progresse­d, it became clear that both te­ams were engage­d in a fierce battle, with the­ outcome hanging in uncertainty. This create­d an exhilarating contest for cricket e­nthusiasts around the globe.

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The ICC Cricke­t World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan showcase­d the intense rivalry and high stake­s that come with this cricket clash. Although Pakistan started strong in the­ir innings, India’s bowlers, particularly Mohammed Siraj and Kuldee­p Yadav, exhibited exce­ptional skills and unwavering determination.

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