Pakistan triumph over India by 5 wickets in T20 nail-biting finish
Pakistan defeated India by five wickets on Sunday in a thrilling Asia Cup Super-4 clash at the Dubai International Stadium.
Rizwan smashed 71 against India
Pakistan won its first game at the Asia Cup, beating India by five wickets. Mohammad Rizwan smashed 71 off 51 balls to propel Pakistan's chase of 182 and overcome a shaky start after Babar Azam (14) was dismissed in the fourth over.
Pakistan made a strong start with openers Fakhar Zaman (47) and Imam-ul-Haq (53) putting on a 93-run stand for the first wicket. But India fought back to reduce Pakistan to 138/4 in 28 overs, giving the Indians some hope of defending the target.
However, Mohammad Rizwan's blistering knock ensured Pakistan reached its target with two balls to spare.
Fakhar Zaman too failed to...