India crash out of World Cup 2010

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Pakistan has sent defending champion India packing from the final stages of the Super League with a thrilling two-wicket win.

In front of the ESPN Star Sports cameras, Pakistan chased down a total of 115 with three balls to spare in a rain-reduced match, which hung in the balance till the final over.

Hammad Azam is surrounded by his Pakistan team mates after hitting the winning runs against India. © ICC/Stephen Hill

Pakistan stuttered early, losing two wickets for 16, until a partnership between Rameez Aziz and Ashan Ali realized 55 runs, setting the side up for the victory. When Ali was dismissed for 30 and Aziz for 28, the pressure was intense and five wickets fell as India attempted to wrestle the initiative away. But Pakistan’s number six batsman Hammad Azam remained resolute, hitting the winning runs to spark jubilant celebrations from the Pakistan team and supporters. He finished unbeaten on 21 including one six and two fours, all hit at crucial times as Pakistan inched their way towards their victory.

Earlier,Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl in difficult batting conditions. Pakistan’s 16-year old opening fast bowler, Fayyaz **** started sensationally by clean bowling one of India’s best, K.L. Rahul, on the first ball of the match. India’s talented Mayank Argawal was next to go, caught behind off **** for two, and India were stunned at three runs for two after the first over.

The best partnership for India was a 40-run stand between Mandeep Singh and Harpreet Singh for the third wicket, Mandeep top scoring with 40 runs off 44 balls. The side was unable to garner momentum and the India innings finished at 114 for nine after the maximum 23 overs. Fayyaz **** was in menacing form in both his spells for Pakistan finishing with four for 27 from his four overs, while the left arm spin of Raza Hassan was also effective with three for 26.



Score summary

Pakistan v India at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln (Super League QF4)

India 114-9 in 23 overs (Mandeep Singh 40; Fayyaz **** 4-27, Raza Hassan 3-26)

Pakistan 117-8 in 22.3 overs (Ahsan Ali 30; Sandeep Sharma 2-24, Jaydev Unadkat 2-26)

Pakistan won by 2 wickets

Man of the Match: Fayyaz ****

(Match reduced to 23 overs)

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