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In the ICC World Cup 2023 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India's bowlers displayed a formidable performance against Pakistan. After winning the toss, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma elected to bowl, and Pakistan's innings got off to a decent start. However, their innings took a sharp downturn in the middle, ultimately leading to them posting a modest total of 191/10.
The opening pair of Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq managed to put together a partnership of 41 runs for the first wicket before Mohammed Siraj provided India with a breakthrough. Shafique was dismissed LBW for 20, and shortly thereafter, Imam was caught behind for 36 off Hardik Pandya's delivery.
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The renowned pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan then took charge of the situation, guiding Pakistan past the 150-run mark. India was finding it challenging to break through this partnership. However, just when it seemed that Pakistan might post a substantial total, their middle-order crumbled under the pressure of Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah.
Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl after winning the toss appeared to be the right one, as it allowed India to gain crucial breakthroughs and restrict Pakistan's batting performance. It all began with Mohammed Siraj dismissing Pakistan's captain for 50, thus ending the 82-run partnership for the third wicket. Subsequent batters struggled to withstand the combined assault of India's spin and pace attack.
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Kuldeep Yadav then removed Saud Shakeel and Iftikhar Ahmed, both for single-digit scores, leaving Pakistan reeling at 166 for 5. The fall of wickets continued as Jasprit Bumrah got in on the action, dismissing the in-form Rizwan for 49. Bumrah claimed another wicket by removing Shadab Khan, Pakistan's premier all-rounder, for just 2 runs.
The final three wickets were captured by Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, ultimately wrapping up the Pakistan innings in 42.5 overs.
Looking at the Indian bowling performance, all the bowlers, except Shardul Thakur, secured two wickets each. Thakur was only given two overs, conceding 12 runs during his spell.
Kuldeep Yadav, reflecting on the bowling performance, mentioned, "The wicket was a bit slow. We were focusing on the length. They were not attacking too much so I was just focusing on my pace and my variations," during the mid-innings break.
India's bowlers played a crucial role in limiting Pakistan to 191, giving their team a strong platform to chase down the target and secure a commanding victory in this crucial World Cup encounter.
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