India won the match agaist Pakistan by 140 runs in Dhaka Tri series
India won the match agaist Pakistan by 140 runs in Dhaka Tri series
India snapped Pakistan’s winning streak by inflicting on them a crushing 140-run defeat in the second match of the One-day Tri-series at Sher-e-Bangla stadium here on Tuesday.
An allround performance ensured an Indian victory as their batsmen and bowlers fired in unison to stop Pakistan’s march towards 13th consecutive win.
India’s Praveen Kumar (right) appeals successfully for an lbw decision against Pakistan’s Mohammad Yousuf during their tri-series encounter at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Indians, having elected to bat, piled up massive 330 for eight, thanks to a stupendous batting by the top-order.
Openers Virender Sehwag
(89) and Gautam Gambhir (62) hit sparkling half-centuries and shared an amazing 155-run partnership to lay a strong foundation for the big total.
Pakistan, in reply, were bundled out for 190 in just 35.4 overs, giving India its biggest win against them.
Skipper Shoaib Malik waged a lone battle with his 53-run knock and did not find any able ally at the other end.
Praveen Kumar (4/53) spoiled Pakistan run-chase as he rocked Pakistan battling line up by claiming three quick wickets, including two off consecutive balls.
Young spinner Piyush Chawla also returned with brilliant figures of 4 for 40.
