Indian skipper Rohit Sharma provided a flying start despite the early departure of his opening partner, Shubman Gill, who contributed 16 runs in the third over. Regrettably, Rohit couldn’t convert his dominant innings into an eighth World Cup century as he departed in the 22nd over. Rohit Sharma was the highest scorer for India, amassing an impressive 63-ball 86, featuring six boundaries and as many sixes. Pakistan’s innings, which initially seemed promising for a substantial total, took a dramatic turn as they collapsed in the middle order. Babar Azam was then joined by the in-form wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, and together, they anchored Pakistan’s innings with an 82-run stand.
