Pakistan vs India 2021 T20 World Cup
The match swung in Pakistan's favour in the first three overs when Shaheen Shah Afridi removed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, leaving India 6/2 and forcing a conservative rebuild instead of a powerplay launch.
Match Snapshot
Pakistan vs India - Group Match, played at Dubai on 24 October 2021.
India 151/7 (20 overs), Pakistan 152/0 (17.5 overs). Pakistan won by 10 wickets.
Key Moments of the Match
- Shaheen Shah Afridi removed Rohit Sharma for 0 at 1/1 and KL Rahul for 3 at 6/2 to define the powerplay.
- Virat Kohli's 57 and Rishabh Pant's 39 repaired India from 31/3, but Pakistan kept them to 151/7.
- Pakistan's bowlers shared control after Shaheen's opening burst, with Hasan Ali taking 2 wickets and Shadab Khan conceding only 22 in 4 overs.
Quick Facts
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Match Overview
Match Overview
- Shaheen Shah Afridi removed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul inside the first 13 balls, leaving India 6/2 and forcing an early rebuild.
- Virat Kohli made 57 off 49 and Rishabh Pant added 39 off 30, but India still finished with only 151/7 in 20 overs.
- Pakistan's chase never gave India a window because Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan batted through the innings without losing a wicket.
- Pakistan reached 43/0 in the powerplay, kept the asking rate under control, and completed the chase with 13 balls left.
- The result mattered beyond the points table because it was Pakistan's first men's World Cup win over India.
Scorecard
India
Batting Card
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | b Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Rohit Sharma | lbw b Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Virat Kohli | c Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi | 57 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 116.33 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | c Rizwan b Hasan Ali | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 137.50 |
| Rishabh Pant | c and b Shadab Khan | 39 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 130.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | c sub Mohammad Nawaz b Hasan Ali | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | c Babar Azam b Haris Rauf | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 137.50 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | not out | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Mohammed Shami | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 7.80 |
| Imad Wasim | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 11.00 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
Pakistan
Batting Card
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | not out | 79 | 55 | 6 | 3 | 143.64 |
| Babar Azam | not out | 68 | 52 | 6 | 2 | 130.77 |
Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Mohammed Shami | 3.5 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 11.22 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
Turning Point: Shaheen Afridi's opening burst
The match swung in Pakistan's favour in the first three overs when Shaheen Shah Afridi removed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, leaving India 6/2 and forcing a conservative rebuild instead of a powerplay launch.
- Rohit fell lbw at 1/1 and Rahul was bowled at 6/2.
- India managed only 36 runs in the powerplay after losing three wickets.
- That early squeeze kept the target to 151, which Babar and Rizwan chased down without risk.
Top Performances
| Team | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Shaheen Shah Afridi | 3/31 in 4 overs, including Rohit and Rahul up front |
| Pakistan | Mohammad Rizwan | 79* off 55 in the winning chase |
| Pakistan | Babar Azam | 68* off 52 in the unbeaten 152-run stand |
| India | Virat Kohli | 57 off 49 to top-score after the early collapse |
| India | Rishabh Pant | 39 off 30 to rebuild with Kohli |
Match Timeline
- India slipped to 6/2 and then 31/3 after Shaheen Afridi's new-ball burst.
- Kohli and Pant rebuilt the innings, but Pakistan held India to 151/7 rather than letting the total go beyond 160.
- Pakistan took 43 in the powerplay without losing a wicket and stayed ahead of the chase throughout.
- Babar and Rizwan finished the target in the 18th over without giving India a single breakthrough.
Impact
- Pakistan rivalry breakthrough result ke tor par yaad rakha jata hai
- Babar-Rizwan opening pair ka status aur strong hua
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FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about this match.
Who won Pakistan vs India 2021 T20 World Cup match?
Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets in Dubai after restricting India to 151/7 and chasing 152/0 in 17.5 overs.
What was Shaheen Shah Afridi's performance against India in 2021?
Shaheen Shah Afridi took 3 wickets for 31 runs in 4 overs and removed Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli.
Who top-scored in Pakistan vs India 2021?
Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 79 not out for Pakistan, while Virat Kohli top-scored for India with 57.
Why was Pakistan vs India 2021 historic?
It was historic because Pakistan recorded their first men's World Cup win over India and did it by 10 wickets.
Where was Pakistan vs India 2021 played?
The match was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 24 October 2021 during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
What was the turning point in Pakistan vs India 2021?
The turning point was Shaheen Afridi's new-ball spell, which reduced India to 6/2 and stopped them from building a big powerplay score.
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