Pakistan once again failed to break the jinx - losing out to their much superior rival India by about 76 runs in a high-voltage clash at Adelaide Oval stadium. Clearly the defending champions out-batted out-paced & out-performed Pakistan to begin the world cup with a winning note. This is by far the biggest victory margin in WC clashes between India & Pakistan.
Earlier India which won the toss chose to bat & went on to post a challenging 300-7 powered by Virat Kohli's brilliant century (107 off 126 balls) & half-centuries by Shikar Dhawan (73) & Suresh Raina (74). Chasing a daunting 301, Pakistan surrendered to India's pace attack. Pakistan were bowled out for just 224 in 47 overs. Only thing Pakistanis can cheer about is Misbah's brilliant knock of 76 which saved the face of Pakistan. India's pace-bowler Mohammed Shami scalped four wickets bringing curtains down for Pakistan. This astounding victory has only prolonged the wait of die-hard Pakistani fans whose country has NEVER defeated India in an world cup match. Meanwhile India's Prime Minister has congratulated Team India on Twitter for their emphatic victory over Pakistan.
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