For over 90,000 spectators at the MCG and millions watching worldwide, this was not just a match; it was a theater of intense emotions. Here is a full recap of that unforgettable thriller. The Stage Set at the MCG
The 19th over. Haris Rauf, Pakistan’s pace spearhead, had the ball. He bowled two brilliant dot balls to Kohli. The equation stood at 28 needed off 8 balls. The stadium held its breath. It looked over. india vs pakistan t20 world cup 2022 full match repack
Mohammad Nawaz was handed the ball for the final over. Pandya fell on the first ball, caught in the deep. India needed 16 off 5. Kohli was on strike. He smashed a six down the ground. But then, controversy and drama. The third ball was a waist-high full toss. Kohli smashed it for six, but the umpire signaled a no-ball. Pakistan argued, the crowd roared, and the equation changed: 6 needed off 4 balls. The free hit saw Kohli run three. For over 90,000 spectators at the MCG and
Pakistan keeping a spinner (Nawaz) for the final over proved fatal under intense pressure. Haris Rauf, Pakistan’s pace spearhead, had the ball
Shan Masood (52*), Iftikhar Ahmed (51); Arshdeep Singh (3-32) 160/6 (20 overs) Virat Kohli (82*), Hardik Pandya (40); Haris Rauf (2-36) Key Turning Points
India struggled early at 31/4 before a match-defining partnership between Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya. Top Scorers: Shan Masood (52*) and Iftikhar Ahmed (51).