IND vs PAK: Team India is taking on Pakistan in a group stage encounter of the Emerging Asia Cup 2023. After winning the toss, Pakistan decided to have a bat first but the decision did not go in their favor as they got bundled out for just 205 runs in 48 overs. Pacer Rajvardhan Hangargekar completed a five-wicket haul to break the bone of Pakistan batting line-up.
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Meanwhile, fielder Harshit Rana grabbed a sensational catch while stationed at the short third-man region on the bowling Rajvardhan. The pacer made an immediate impact after being handed the ball, taking two crucial wickets in the same over. With precision and skill, he claimed two crucial wickets that shifted the momentum in India’s favour.
First, a well-disguised delivery deceived Omair Yousuf, and the ball found the safe hands of Dhruv Jurel, resulting in an early dismissal for Yousuf. Hangargekar then struck again, this time trapping Saim Ayub in his web of spin, as the batsman could only manage to hand a simple catch to Jurel.
Apart from Rajvardhan, Manav Jagdusakumar Suthar also scalped three wickets. Riyan Parag and Sindhu also chipped in with one wicket apiece. Chasing a small total of 206 runs, the Indian openers including Abhishek Sharma and Sai Sudharshan have started well as India look to complete a clinical victory over arch-rivals Pakistan.
