Asia Cup 2022 Ind Vs Pak Super 4: Pakistan Beat India

In the last over thriller, India lost to Pakistan by 5 wickets in Super 4 in the Asia Cup 2022 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Rizwan took the game to Pakistan's side while chasing the target of 182. 

Earlier batting first, India had a strong start from the openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Rohit Sharma scored 28 runs off 16 balls including 2 sixes and three fours. KL Rahul too joined Rohit Sharma and smashed two sixes and one four. However, Pakistan bowlers dismissed the openers in alternative overs and took the game into their control. The middle-order batsmen Surya Kumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant failed to add runs to the scoreboard. 

The all-rounder Hardik Pandya who was the key player in the team India's win in the opening match of Asia Cup 2022 was gone for 0 in the Super 4 match. Virat Kohli who came to bat at number 3, stood strong against the Pakistan bowlers till the last over and set a decent total of 181 against Pakistan. Kohli scored 60 runs off 44 balls, with four fours and one six. 

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Chasing the target, India had a good start with bowling taking Babar Azam's wicket. Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan took the game away from India's hand. He played a magnificent inning and lead Pakistan to victory. Mohammad Rizwan and Nawaz stitched a beautiful partnership. Rizwan scored 71 runs off 51 balls, with six fours and two sixes, while Nawaz scored 42 off 20 balls. 

After Rizwan and Nawaz were dismissed Indian bowlers still had winning chances. Arshdeep Singh's catch drop may hurt team India. However, in the last over Arshdeep Singh picked a wicket and put Pakistan batsmen under pressure. Pakistan need 2 runs in 2 balls however, Asif Ali took two runs and India lost the match