IND vs PAK World Cup 2023: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets to register their third consecutive win in the tournament

IND vs PAK World Cup 2023:  India registers victory against Pakistan  by 7 wickets at the 2023 ICC World Cup at the grand Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 

And this 8th win in a row has to be inarguably the easiest. India with a belting of Pakistan and that envious World Cup record in ODIs continues. The chase of 192 was never going to unsettle this powerful Indian batting lineup and skipper 

Rohit Sharma made it even more easier with a superb innings. His timing was spot-on and he took down the Pakistani pacers with his strokeplay.

A pull off Haris Rauf which soared over deep backward square leg the highlight. His innings ensured the likes of Shreyas Iyer took their time and eye and India's No.4 helped himself to a morale-boosting unbeaten 53. 

Shubman Gill, who made his first appearance in the ODI World Cup, scored some scintillating hits before losing his wicket. He struck three consecutive fours off Hasan Ali in the second over of the Indian innings.

Shubman was out on Shaheen Shah Afridi's bowling and the hope his wicket may have generated among Pakistan fans was short-lived.

Virat Kohli joined Rohit, who was smooth in his power hitting. Kohli also came up with some strong blows before he was caught off the bowling of Hasan Ali during the powerplay.

Rohit and Shreyas took charge and strode along even as Pakistan bowlers tried hard to get a breakthrough.

In his well-paced innings, Rohit crossed the milestone of 300 ODI sixes which have come in 254 matches. With 351 sixes in 308 games, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi leads the tally, while West Indies legend Chris Gayle hammered 331 maximums in 301 encounters.

With a thrilling showdown and remarkable display of marksmanship, Indian bowlers displayed unwavering determination and resilience, completely shattering Pakistan's batting lineup as Bumrah, Siraj, Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja bagged two wickets each to bundle out their traditional rival for 191 runs in just 42.5 overs. 

Indian cricketers are dominating the ongoing World Cup 2023 with their splendid and remarkable achievement and stands as an inspirational tale for budding cricketers nationwide. Cricketers unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have established a fresh standard for excellence in Indian sports serve as an enduring source of motivation for future generations.

 Brief score: Pakistan 191 (Babar Azam 50, Mohammad Rizwan 49; Jasprit Bumrah 2-19) vs India.