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
- The result and scorecard define the main match story.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi's performance is the central player highlight.
- Related match, player, record, and rule links give the page broader cricket context.
Quick Facts
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Pakistan vs India 2021 T20 World Cup is an important reference page for ICC Men's T20 World Cup history and cricket match context.
Shaheen Shah Afridi is highlighted as the Player of the Match for this fixture.
Match Overview
Match Overview
- Pakistan vs India 2021 T20 World Cup is presented as a structured match page with result context, score details, and major turning points.
- The fixture connects Pakistan and India with ICC Men's T20 World Cup history, player performances, and related cricket pages.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi is the key named performance on this page.
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
- Pakistan vs India 2021 T20 World Cup begins with the two teams setting up the match situation.
- The scorecard and key performances shape the middle phase of the match.
- The final result closes the match and defines its place in cricket history.
- Pakistan vs India 2021 T20 World Cup timeline entry 4.
Impact
- Pakistan vs India 2021 T20 World Cup is an important reference page for ICC Men's T20 World Cup history and cricket match context.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi is highlighted as the Player of the Match for this fixture.
- The page connects the result with scorecard details, key moments, related players, and wider cricket history.
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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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