PremiumIND vs PAK: From batting collapse for 191 to Virat Kohli trolling Rizwan - Know all the 1st innings drama
The 1st innings witnessed the Men in Green being bowled out for just 191 runs in 42.5 overs after the projected score had read 305.
Last Updated: 05.42 PM, Oct 14, 2023
What an electrifying start to the epic clash between India and Pakistan at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad! The 1st innings witnessed the Men in Green being bowled out for just 191 runs in 42.5 overs after the projected score had read 305. Indian bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja all displayed their prowess, each scalping two wickets.
The Pakistan innings began with promising contributions from openers Abdullah Shafique (20) and Imam-ul-Haq (36). Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49) built an impressive 82-run partnership. However, the Pakistani batting lineup suffered a collapse, and no other batter managed to reach double digits except for Hasan Ali (12) at the end.
Amid this batting drama, former India skipper Virat Kohli showcased his witty side. He appeared to question Rizwan for taking an unusually long time to prepare before facing the first delivery. Kohli cleverly gestured checking the time on his wristwatch, despite not actually wearing one, subtly signaling to the umpires about Rizwan's prolonged preparations.
In a humorous jersey twist, Kohli initially took to the field wearing a jersey with three white stripes on the shoulders, different from the tri-color stripes that the rest of the players sported. India's official jersey for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 features these iconic tri-color stripes. After the oversight was pointed out, Virat promptly switched to the correct team jersey.
India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to put Pakistan in to bat. Opening batsman Shubman Gill made a remarkable return to the team, replacing Ishan Kishan in the Playing XI. Gill missed the first two matches due to dengue fever.