IND vs PAK LIVE: ICC T20 World Cup 2022 – Arshdeep Singh has made his mark instantly as Babar Azam had to walk back on a GOLDEN DUCK in the crunch India vs Pakistan clash on Sunday. Playing in his first T20 World Cup game, the young left-arm seamer bowled a deadly inswinger to get rid of the Pakistan captain in front of a packed MCG. He then followed it up with pinpoint bouncer to dismiss Mohammad Rizwan to put his team on top. Follow India vs Pakistan LIVE and T20 World Cup LIVE updates on Insidesport.IN
IND vs PAK LIVE: Arshdeep Singh ROCKS Pakistan on World Cup debut, dismisses Babar and Rizwan for 0 & 2, Asif bounced out – Watch
Pakistan’s dependable openers Mohammad Rizwan and captain Babar Azam were sent back into the hut early as Arshdeep Singh had the Pakistan batters on his string on Sunday. With the ball seaming around, Arshdeep trapped Babar Azam for a golden duck to have Pakistan reeling.
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Mohammad Rizwan struggled at the other end and Arshdeep set him perfectly. After a few swinging deliveries, the Pakistan keeper was surprised by a climbing bouncer, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar taking a simple catch. It was a perfect start for Arshdeep Singh, who finished his spell in the powerplay with 2/10.
IND vs PAK LIVE: Arshdeep Singh ROCKS Pakistan on World Cup debut, dismisses Babar and Rizwan for 0 & 2, Asif bounced out – Watch
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The wickets were absolutely crucial for India with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan being the architects of Pakistan’s 10-wicket win over India in Dubai last year. The duo had made light work of India’s 152-target with half-centuries of their own. On Sunday, the duo managed just two amongst them all thanks to the skill and precision of Arshdeep.
In his second spell, Arshdeep struck with yet another well-delivered bouncer to get rid of Asif Ali. The Pakistan finisher was surprised by the short ball and only managed to nick it to Dinesh Karthik behind the stumps. Arshdeep eventually finished with figures of 3/32 in his four overs in a fine outing at the MCG.
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As for the left-arm pacer, it is a complete redemption in just his first World Cup game. Arshdeep was the centre of trolls and social media hate after India had lost to Pakistan in the Asia Cup, with the 23-year-old guilty of grassing a simple catch. The pacer has responded in style and shut the doubts of his detractors with a fine spell of bowling on Sunday.
