India v Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2015: As it happened
Over 47: Pakistan 224 for 10: Sohaial Khan 4 (7), Irfan 0 (2)
India are edging towards victory as Mohit Sharma is bowling his ninth over. Tail enders Sohail Khan and Irfan are in the crease and India need one more wicket to seal a historic win.
Sohail Khan takes a single and gets Irfan on strike. Mohit Sharma is bowling outside off stump and Irfan is struggling to touch the ball. He is finally off the mark after nudging one towards the long on. Sohail Khan hits high in the air and Yadav runs from long on to take a simple catch, which ends Pakistan's innings.
Over 46: Pakistan 220 for 9: Sohaial Khan 4 (7), Irfan 0 (2)
Shami comes around the wicket and he tries to hook, only for it to fall just short of the player at square leg. Misbah decides against taking a single as he wants to retain the strike. However, he is sent back to the pavilion as Rahane takes a simple catch at mid on.
Mohammad Irfan is the last man to walk in the middle. Shami's bouncer passes close to Irfan's face. Brilliant over as Shami gets a wicket maiden.
Over 45: Pakistan 220 for 8: Misbah-ul-Haq 75 (77), Sohaial Khan 4 (7)
Yadav is bowling his final over and he is looking to finish his quote of 10 overs with a wicket. After conceding over a run a ball, he has managed to comeback by taking three crucial wickets in the middle.
Sohail Khan joins the party and he gets off the mark by smashing to the boundary to the mid wicket. 5 runs from the over and Yadav finishes his spell.
Over 44: Pakistan 215 for 8: Misbah-ul-Haq 76 (80), Sohaial Khan 0 (1)
Jadeja is bowling his final over and before the start of the over, Sohail Khan has a verbal argument with Virat Kohli. Luckily it was ended by the on field umpire and Misbah manages three consecutive boundaries of the same over. 12 runs off the over.
Over 43: Pakistan 203 for 8: Misbah-ul-Haq 63 (71), Sohaial Khan 0 (1)
Mohit Sharma replaces Yadav, who has restricted Pakistan from keeping the score board ticking. Shami had the chance to send back Yasri to the pavilion, but his drop catch helped him take two more runs.
However, Yasir Shah manages to get him out the very next ball and his dismissal can come as a relief for Shami. Sohail Khan in the new man, who faces Mohit Sharma's last ball of the over.
Over 41: Pakistan 195 for 7: Misbah-ul-Haq 63 (71), Yasir Shah 7 (15)
Yadav continues to attack as he bowls his ninth over. Yasir Shah is on strike and there was a mix up in the middle, which could have led to a run out. Yasir then manages to take a single, which brings Misbah on strike. Good over for India as just one run conceded off it.
Over 40: Pakistan 194 for 7: Misbah-ul-Haq 63 (69), Yasir Shah 6 (11)
Misbah reverse sweeps and the ball runs to the boundary beating the fielder in gully. He then takes a single and gives the strike to Yasir Shah, who takes another single. Jadeja came close to sending Misbah back to the pavilion, only for him to miss the stumps.
Over 39: Pakistan 188 for 7: Misbah-ul-Haq 58(65), Yasir Shah 5 (9)
Yadav is re-introduced into the attack and bowls outside off stump and it's been called a wide by the umpire. No run conceded of the immediate next two deliveries as Misbah takes a single in the third ball.
Yadav has been very impressive in his second and third spell. Yasir Shah nudges to third man for a single, which will not hurt India. Misbah finishes the over with another single.
Over 37: Pakistan 181 for 7: Misbah-ul-Haq 55 (58), Yasir Shah 2 (4)
Yasir Shah takes a single and gives Misbah the strike, who takes the aerial route and clear mid off fielder for a boundary. He then flicks behind gully and gets two more runs, which helps him reach half century.
Very clever batting from Misbah as he is finding the gaps in the field and places through square leg for his second boundary of the over. He takes a single and that is the end of the power play.
Over 36: Pakistan 169 for 7: Misbah-ul-Haq 44 (53), Yasir Shah 1 (3)
Ashwin replaces Yadav and Misbah sends the first ball to the stands over square leg for six. He is not interested in singles as he finds the gap and manages a couple before finally taking a single. Yasir Shah takes another single and Misbah places through gully and point for a boundary.
Over 35: Pakistan 154 for 7: Misbah-ul-Haq 30 (46), Yasir Shah 0 (2)
Shami strikes back as he sends Afridi back to the pavilion. Kohli, who was in mid off runs backwards to take a spectacular catch. Wahab Riaz has come to bat and Misbah has a huge task at his hands to guide Pakistan to a victory.
Riaz flicks one to fine leg for boundary before giving a simple catch to Dhoni the very next ball. Shami picks his second wicket of the over. Yasir Shah is the new man in the middle. Shami finishes the over with five runs and two wickets.
Over 34: Pakistan 149 for 5: Misbah-ul-Haq 30 (46), Afridi 22 (21)
Misbah smashes through cover for a boundary and does not bother to move from the crease. Yadav needs to be careful with his line and length, especially during the powerplay. Fine leg is inside the circle and Misbah manages to clear the fielder and gets four runs.
Misbah takes a single and brings Afridi back on strike. He hits straight to the fielder at silly mid off and gets a single as Misban ends the over with a dot ball.
Over 33: Pakistan 139 for 5: Misbah-ul-Haq 21 (42), Afridi 21 (20)
Pakistan take the batting powerplay and Dhoni hands the ball to Shami. Afridi takes a single off the first ball and Misbah wastes the next three deliveries. He needs to hit the ground, especially when the majority of the players are inside the circle.
Nothing is going Misbah's way as he has four dot balls in this over and finishes the over with a single.
Over 31: Pakistan 134 for 5: Misbah-ul-Haq 19 (34), Afridi 19 (16)
Mohit Sharma is playing a crucial role in restricting Pakistan from keeping the score board ticking. Just one run of first four deliveries. Afridi smashes towards leg side, only for the fielder to cover it at square leg, resulting in only one run. Just 2 runs off it.
Over 30: Pakistan 132 for 5: Misbah-ul-Haq 18 (30), Afridi 18 (14)
Ashwin gets some turn and Misbah beats the leg slip as the ball raises towards fine leg, before the player restrict it from going to the boundary. He gets a double and it is followed by a single.
Afridi sweeps towards square leg for a boundary as he decides to take on Ashwin, who has been India's best bowler.
Over 29: Pakistan 124 for 5: Misbah-ul-Haq 15 (27), Afridi 13 (11)
Jadeja is now replaced by Mohit Sharma. His change of variation confused Afridi as India visibly growing in confidence. There are few grim faces in the crowd who are supporting Pakistan.
Afridi takes a single and brings Misbah is back on the strike. Misbah takes another single and gives the strike back to Afridi. Afridi's another single is followed by Misbah's double to finish the over.
Over 28: Pakistan 119 for 5: Misbah-ul-Haq 12 (25), Afridi 11 (7)
Ashwin is brought back into the attack by Dhoni as Afridi tries to use his feet. Four dot balls to start the over and the pressure is once again on Pakistan. Ashwin already has two maidens in this match and the last dot ball forces another maiden.
Over 27: Pakistan 119 for 5: Misbah-ul-Haq 12 (19), Afridi 11 (7)
Afridi slices to the cover and gets one run, which brings Misbah on strike. Pakistan are rotating strike and taking singles in order to regain the momentum. Afridi takes the aerial route and smashes over deep square leg for a six.
Afridi tries once again and Virat Kohli tried to jump just in front of the ball at deep mid-off.
Over 26: Pakistan 109 for 5: Misbah-ul-Haq 11 (17), Afridi 3 (3)
Afridi tried to nudge one towards third man as it was in the air for a while. No trouble for him as he manages to get one run. Misbah is playing very deep from the crease and Yadav's short ball helps him to take a single and rotate the strike. Good over from India as they concede only four runs from the over.
Over 25: Pakistan 105 for 5: Misbah-ul-Haq 8 (13), Afridi 1 (1)
Misbah is the dangerous man in the middle with his experience. He takes a single after nudging one towards square leg. Dhoni catches and appeals and on field umpire says it's not out.
India asks for review and it goes in the favour as Akmal goes for 0. Shahid Afridi is the new man and joins in the middle and takes a single.
Over 24: Pakistan 102 for 4: Misbah-ul-Haq 6 (10), Akmal 0 (2)
Yadav's comeback spell has been impressive and he strikes back with a wicket. Dangerous man Shehzad is sent back to the pavilion as Jadeja takes a brilliant catch at point. Sohaib Maqsood walks into the middle.
Yadav sends him the new man Maqsood back for a duck as Raina picks up an brilliant catch in the first slip. Umar Akmal now joins his skipper in the middle. Yadav finishes the over with one run and two wickets.
Over 22: Pakistan 98 for 2: Shehzad 46 (71), Misbah-ul-Haq 3 (4)
Dhoni brings back Umesh Yadav into attack and Misbah is on strike. He takes an easy single and gets Shehzad on strike. There was a mix up in between and Shehzad sends back Misbah, who manages to reach safely at the non strikers end. Good over from Yadav as he concedes only one run.
Over 21: Pakistan 97 for 2: Shehzad 46 (66), Misbah-ul-Haq 2 (3)
Dhoni wants to attack Misbah as he has two slips on either sides. He takes a single and gives the strike to Shehzad. One run have come off first four deliveries and gives away two runs before sweeper covers it to avoid a boundary. Shehzad finishes with two runs.
Over 20: Pakistan 92 for 2: Shehzad 42 (60), Misbah-ul-Haq 1 (2)
Misbah tries to sweep and the ball hits his bad. He then nudges to long on for a single. Ashwin is now attacking Shehzad, who has been the set batsman on the pitch. Quicker delivery from Ashwin and Shehzad slices through point for a boundary.
The pressure if off him and he charges down the ground for another boundary. 14 runs off the over.
Over 19: Pakistan 79 for 2: Shehzad 34 (57), Misbah-ul-Haq 0 (0)
Misbah-ul-Haq walks in the middle after Haris Sohail dismissal. Shehzad places in between gully and point and manages a couple. Jadeja has just conceded two runs and Shehzad takes another double, only for Dhoni to hit the stumps this time.
The third umpire has a decision to make and it is going to be a very difficult for him to give a judgement. The batsman gets a benefit of doubt as Jadeja ends the over after giving away 4 runs.
Over 17: Pakistan 79 for 1: Shehzad 30 (51), Haris Sohail 36 (42)
Ravindra Jadeja has been introduced to break this partnership as they are playing sensible cricket and also the score board ticking. Wasim Akram says he is impressed in the manner Pakistan have played. Four singles from first five deliveries as the last ball results in three runs.
Over 16: Pakistan 72 for 1: Shehzad 28 (48), Haris Sohail 31 (39)
Ashwin continues the attack he is the lead spinner for India. Shehzad and Haris Sohail are rotating strike as they have taken three singles of first three deliveries. It almost carried to the leg slip as it was a narrow escape for Shehzad. Haris Sohail nudges for a single and it's time for drinks.
Over 15: Pakistan 67 for 1: Shehzad 26 (45), Haris Sohail 28 (36)
Mohit bowls on the pads and Haris Sohail just knicks it towards square leg for a couple. He then nudges to the third man for a single. Shehzad is playing it very safe and has a different approach. He now decides to take the aerial route and the ball goes above the mid off player to the boundary. This relives the pressure from his shoulders. Shehzad ends the over with two runs.
Over 12: Pakistan 53 for 1: Shehzad 15 (30), Haris Sohail 25 (33)
Suresh Raina has been introduced into the attack, which is a surprise move from MS Dhoni. Haris Sohail takes a single and Shehzad placed to the long off for a couple. He then manages to take another couple as Raina has already conceded five runs off first five deliveries. Shehzad finishes the over with a single.
Over 8: Pakistan 44 for 1: Shehzad 10 (18), Haris Sohail 21 (21)
Shami bowls to Shehzad, who has taken strike after Haris Sohail faced the previous over all by himself. Shehzad tries to beat the fielder at point, only to give to his hands and results in no run.
Another shot ball and Shehzad punishes him for a boundary towards mid wicket. Five runs from the over.
Over 7: Pakistan 39 for 1: Shehzad 6 (12), Haris Sohail 21 (21)
After an expensive over, Yadav is replaced by Mohit Sharma, who is India's third choice seamer. Pakistan gets a free hit as Mohit Sharma over steps in his first over. Short pitch delivery and Haris Sohail tried to clear the mid off fielder and gets two runs.
Haris Sohail wanted a quick single, only to be sent back to Shehzad, who has not enjoyed strike for the last few overs since Younis Khan's dismissal.
Over 6: Pakistan 34 for 1: Shehzad 6 (12), Haris Sohail 16 (14)
Shehzad takes another quick single and gives the strike to Haris Sohail, who has scored three fours in the previous over. He manages to find the gap and gets a double. India needs to get their discipline back and not concede extras, which could be the difference at the end.
Shami has conceded two wides in this over and finishes the over with a single. There was a chance of a run out because of the mix up and India have given it away.
Over 5: Pakistan 28 for 1: Shehzad 5 (11), Haris Sohail 16 (9)
Yadav to bowl his third over and Shehzad takes a quick single after nudging it to the square short leg. Third man was too sqaure and Yadav short pitch delivery is punished by Haris Sohail as the ball races to the boundary like a bullet.
Pakistan are trying to have the same approach as that of India where they play safe earlier in the innings. He is punished once again for bowling on the leg stump as Haris Sohail flicks to the deep mid wicket for second boundary of this over. Finishes the over after smashing through the offside for another boundary.
Over 4: Pakistan 14 for 1: Shehzad 4 (10), Haris Sohail 2 (4)
Shami continues to attack from the other end as he is hoping to trouble Pakistan openers. Shami manages to do so as a quick bouncer saw Younis Khan give away his wicket by handing a simple catch to Dhoni.
Haris Sohail joins Shehzad and a misfield helps him to get off the mark with a double. Good over for India as they concede three runs and take a wicket as well.
Over 2: Pakistan 4 for 0: Shehzad 2 (6), Younis Khan 1 (6)
Mohammed Shami joins Yadav from the other end. Bit of pace and there was a sudden bounce and Shehzad knicks one o the third man for a single. Shami is charged up and trying to get Younis Khan play.
Good over for India so far only one run conceded from first five deliveries, as Younis Khan sends to the third man and he is off the mark.
Over 1: Pakistan 2 for 0: Shehzad 1 (4), Younis Khan (2)
Ahmed Shehzad and Younis Khan will open Pakistan's innings, while Umesh Yadav will lead India's bowling attack. Yadav starts with a wide and Pakistan's first run comes through an extra.
Shehzad flicks one to the fine leg and Shami runs quickly in restricting to only a single. Younis Khan will faces Yadav for the first time and ball passes through him and goes back to the keeper. 2 runs off the over.
Over 50: India 300 for 7: Shami 3 (4), Ashwin 1 (1)
Dhoni gets out and there are two new batsmen in the middle. R Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane in the middle, with the latter taking the strike. Rahane gets dismissed for a golden duck and Sohail Khan is on a hattrick.
The first two deliveries sees two Indian players being dismisses, while Mohammed Shami is the new man who avoided the hattrick. However, he manages a single of the fourth ball. It is then followed by another single and gets Shami in strike. Shami smashes towards the third man and manages to get a double, helping India reach a total of 300.
Over 49: India 296 for 4: Jadeja 3 (5), Dhoni 16 (10)
Wahab Riaz has come to ball his final over and Jadeja takes a single, despite having a mix up between two batsmen and two fielders. It was funny for a moment. Dhoni takes another single and gets back Jadeja to strike.
Riaz is bowling really well to Dhoni as he has conceded only four singles from first four deliveries. Jadeja gets bowled of Riaz's final delivery.
Over 48: India 292 for 4: Jadeja 1 (1), Dhoni 16 (10)
Sohail Khan has two overs left and he is come to bowl his ninth over. India's scoring rate has drastically reduced as they have scored only one run from first two deliveries. Suresh Raina tries to hook, only to be caught by mid wicket fielder Haris Sohail.
Ravindra Jadeja joins Dhoni for the last eight deliveries of India's innings. India are dealing in singles, which Pakistan would be happy at the moment. Dhoni goes big as he smashes Riaz out of the park for a six.
Over 47: India 283 for 3: Dhoni 8 (7), Raina 74 (54)
Wahaz Riaz replaces Irfan and there was a mix up in the middle. Raina smashes towards leg side and goes directly to the fielder, only to pitch it in front of him. Pakistan will be happy as they are restricting them from scoring as they have conceded only three runs so far from five deliveries and Dhoni finishes with a single.
Over 46: India 279 for 3: Dhoni 6 (4), Raina 72 (51)
Kohli misses the first ball and gets a knick and this time Akmal makes no mistake. Kohli's innings comes to an end. Indian captain MS Dhoni walks into the middle, who can be explosive in the death overs.
Dhoni swings his bat and places in between mid off and extra cover for a boundary. He flicks to finish the over and gets a double.
Over 45: India 273 for 2: Raina 72 (51), Kohli 107 (124)
Irfan is in his final over and Kohli sends the ball in between long on and deep mid wicket for four. Kohli is checking for a no ball for bowling above the waist and nudges towards the third man for single.
Raina moves his body to pull one for a boundary to square leg. Two boundaries from first three deliveries. Raina finds the sweeper this time and gets single. Kohli does the same and gets the same result.
11 have come from five deliveries. Raina gets a double after he times the ball of Irfan's last ball of his spell.
Over 44: India 259 for 2: Raina 65 (47), Kohli 101 (121)
Sohail Khan is back into the attack and bowls outside leg stump. Pakistan players are appealing and they have called for a review. Snicko meter does not show anything and the original decision - not out - stays.
Pakistan have wasted their review. Another bowl outside leg stump and this time, Raina punishes one by placing it to the fine leg, resulting in four runs. Raina smashes one above Khan's head and the ball races to the boundary. Raina places another towards leg side and the fine leg player misses it by few yards and gets four more runs. He finishes the over with a couple.
Over 43: India 245 for 2: Raina 51 (41), Kohli 101 (121)
Kohli takes a single to long on and he gets reaches his century. Raina sweeps towards leg side, which results in a maximum and Raina takes a single to reach his half century. Kohli takes another single towards long off and Raina finishes the over with another single.
Over 42: India 235 for 2: Raina 43 (37), Kohli 99 (118)
Pakistan are attacking using spinners as Yasir Shah is introduced back into the attack. Raina places it towards long on and manages to get a double. Raina takes the aerial route and sends the ball to the stands for his second six. Kohli moves on to 99 after taking a single.
Over 41: India 224 for 2: Raina 34 (34), Kohli 97 (116)
Afridi replaces Irfan and Kohli tries to clear the mid wicket fielder, but finds a fielder at deep square leg. Raina tries to do the same and fielder gets hold of the ball, but manages to get a double.
Kohli and Raina are dealing in singles as they have managed six runs from first five deliveries.
Over 40: India 217 for 2: Raina 30 (31), Kohli 94 (113)
Wahab Riaz tried to pitch the ball and Raina jumps and places it to third man for a single. Kohli and Raina are taking singles and the boundaries are not coming as expected in the powerplay. Just three runs from first five deliveries and Kohli finishes with a single.
Over 39: India 213 for 2: Raina 28 (29), Kohli 92(109)
Irfan bowls outside leg stump and Kohli places it to fine leg for a boundary. Kohli tries to beat the fielder at point, but manages to find him. Kohli takes a quick single by nudging one towards mid off. Lucky for Pakistan as another slower delivery see Raina fails to punish. He finishes the over with a single.
Over 38: India 206 for 2: Raina 27 (27), Kohli 87 (105)
Raina smashes one towards long on as the ball pitches just inside the boundary rope. He then pulls one towards square leg and finds a fielder, gets one run. Change of angle and Kohli misses the ball and Akmal dives towards his left to save four runs for his side.
Wahab Riaz is finding it difficult with a wind and India have gone very defensive during the powerplay. Kohli finishes the over with a single to long off.
Over 37: India 200 for 2: Raina 22 (25), Kohli 86 (101)
Mohammad Irfan is brought back into the attack and Kohli takes a quick single. Irfan comes round the wicket as he places it towards extra cover for a double. Raina came close to getting run out, luckily for him he was safe and the ball missed the stumps.
Irfan manages to get three dot balls as he has conceded only three runs so far with one ball to go. Raina takes a single and India reaches 200.
Over 36: India 196 for 2: Raina 19 (20), Kohli 83 (100)
Wahab Riaz is brought back into the action. This will be very crucial period for both sides. The match could swing either ways. Raina flicks to the third man and gets a single, which brings Kohli back to strike.
Kohli punches one towards cover and takes a single. Good start to the powerplay for Pakistan. Just two runs from four deliveries. Raina takes the third single and Kohli finishes the over a single to cover.
Over 30: India 165 for 2: Raina 0 (0), Kohli 73 (84)
Haris Sohail is bowling his second over. Dhawan takes a single and it is followed by a double from Kohli, who places the ball towards mid wicket. He then times the ball behind point for a boundary.
Mix up in the middle and Kohli sends back Dhawan at the non strikers end. Third umpire is referred and Dhawan is finally dismissed for 73. A major breakthrough for Pakistan and Suresh Raina joins Kohli in the middle.
Over 29: India 156 for 1: Kohli 65 (79), Dhawan 72 (75)
Kohli is using technique as he places it through deep mid wickets and gets a couple, which is then followed by a single. Dhawan comes forward and uses the pace of the ball and smashes it down the wicket for a boundary.
Dhawan is fired up and he plays through covers for his second consecutive boundary. 12 came off from Yasir Shah's over.
Over 28: India 144 for 1: Kohli 62 (76), Dhawan 63 (72)
Haris Sohail is been introduced into the attack. He has an experience of 11 matches and Kohli's places it very well towards extra cover and he gets a double. Kohli pushes towards long off for a single. Three runs from first four deliveries.
Dhawan places this time towards long on from another single and Kohli replicates the same shot and gets the same result. 5 from the over.
Over 27: India 139 for 1: Kohli 58 (71), Dhawan 62 (71)
Yasir Shah bowls his fifth over and Australian bowling legend Shane Warne has some bowling advice for the leg-spinner from the commentary box. Dhawan pushes the ball towards square leg and the throw directly hits the stumps.
Umpire refers to the third umpire as Kohli is already safe and declared not out. Dhawan takes a single after placing it to square leg.
Over 26: India 134 for 1: Kohli 56 (66), Dhawan 59 (67)
Irfan continues with his seventh over and he receives warning for landing in the middle of the pitch. Kohli takes a quick single and Afridi's throw went on to hit his back. Irfan receives his second official warning and is one more warning left.
Good over for Pakistan as Irfan has conceded only two singles and Kohli punches one towards deep square leg for a single to finish the over.
Over 24: India 127 for 1: Kohli 52 (64), Dhawan 57 (60)
Irfan is brought back into the attack, who is bowling his sixth over. Dhawan and Kohli are taking time in the middle to once again adjust to Irfan's pace and bounce as they managed two singles from first four deliveries.
Pakistan have conceded only three extra runs as they have been disciplined with the ball. Irfan changes the pace and Kohli misreads it, as the ball pitches in front of Umar Akmal. Dhawan knicks for a single as Irfan bowls outside leg stump. 5 runs from the over.
Over 23: India 122 for 1: Kohli 50 (60), Dhawan 55 (58)
Shah starts his third over. Kohli and Dhawan are now dealing with singles and not charging the leg spinner. Kohli walks down the pitch and charges down the ground. The long off fielder Irfan mis-fields and that results in a boundary. Kohli moves to 49 and then takes a quick single to reach his half century.
Shah appeals for LBW for the ball going outside the leg stump. The umpire seems not interested.
Over 22: India 115 for 1: Kohli 44 (56), Dhawan 54 (55)
Dhawan takes a single and gets his half century. Good played by the left-handed opening batsman as he has kept the score board ticking. This will help Dhawan to regain his confidence after a poor spell in recent times. Kohli punches towards cover, which results in only one run.
Riaz's bouncer gets him a caution from the umpire. Dhawan crunched it behind point and the ball races to the boundary.
Over 20: India 98 for 1: Kohli 34 (49), Dhawan 47 (51)
Afridi is taken out of the attack as Wahab Riaz continues from the other end. He is bowling round the wicket. Kohli nudges towards gully and he gets a single. Dhawan takes another quick single as the two are running quickly between the wickets.
Beautiful game between Kohli and Dhawan as they are rotating strike regularly and also the score board keeps ticking. 4 runs from the over.
Over 19: India 94 for 1: Kohli 32 (45), Dhawan 45 (49)
Yasir Shah, who dropped Kohli early in his innings is introduced into the attack. He makes his World Cup debut and it is his second ODI match today. Shah is getting turn and has a very good start with three dot balls.
Kohli pushes towards cover for a single and brings Dhawan back in strike. Dhawan smashes it extra cover the first ball he faces Shah. 5 runs from it.
Over 15: India 71 for 1: Kohli 21 (31), Dhawan 33 (39)
Afridi continues to attack. Dhawan takes a quick single and Kohli tries to pierce through the mid off player. Gets two runs as Irfan gets his hand, which then slows the rate of the ball. He then sweeps one towards leg side for a boundary. Kohli and Dhawan are keeping the score board ticking. Time for Drinks Break.
Over 14: India 62 for 1: Kohli 14 (27), Dhawan 31 (37)
Wahab Riaz now replaces Sohail Khan. Kohli takes time to read the bowler before taking any chances. Dhawan does not take time and comes close to being caught in the point. Kohli pulls one towards mid wicket and gets a double. Dot of the final ball.
Over 12: India 52 for 1: Kohli 9 (19), Dhawan 26 (33)
Sohail Khan bowling his sixth over. There was a chance of a run out and a fumble in between has helped India take a single. Dhawan flicks one towards fine leg, but only gets a single. Kohli gets his first boundary and that releases some pressure of his shoulder. 7 runs of it.
Over 10: India 42 for 1: Kohli 3 (11), Dhawan 22 (29)
Last over of powerplay and Sohail Khan continues attacking after picking up the wicket of Rohit Sharma in his previous over. Kohli takes a single and brings Dhawan back in strike.
Dhawan flicks one to the fine leg for another single as just two runs have come off first five deliveries and finishes the over with a dot ball.
Over 9: India 40for 1: Kohli 2 (7), Dhawan 21 (27)
Misbah still continues with Irfan as he bowls his fifth over. Kohli times the ball through the player at point, only to be restricted by Shehzad. The right-handed batsman then nudges one to the third man for a single.
Dhawan punishes Irfan for bowling outside leg stump and flicks to fine leg for a boundary. 5 runs from it.
Over 8: India 35 for 1: Virat 1 (3), Dhawan 17 (25)
Khan is bowling his fourth over and bowls one to the hips as Dhawan flicks it towards fine leg for a single. Rohit's misjudged shot results in a simple catch to Misbah at silly mid off. Virat Kohli walks in the middle and the ball goes just to the second slip, only to pitch it before he gets his hand. Virat gets off the mark with a single.
Over 7: India 33 for 0: Dhawan 16 (24), Rohit 15 (18)
Irfan continues the attack as he bowls his fourth over. Dhawan is facing trouble with the side screen and manages to get it cleared. He then charges Irfan and pulls one towards leg side for the first six of the match.
Dhawan tries to take a quick single and Younis tries to aim at the stumps at the non strikers end. Rohit smashes behind point and gets a double to end the over.
Over 6: India 24 for 0: Rohit 9 (19), Dhawan 13 (17)
Dhawan tries to hook Khan's short pitch delivery. Luckily for him, the ball pitches just few yards ahead of the fine leg fielder. Rohit takes a quick single after nudging it towards silly mid on. Two runs have come from first three deliveries.
Pakistan have still maintained two slips in the sixth over. Four runs from the over.
Over 5: India 21 for 0: Rohit 8 (15), Dhawan 12 (15)
Irfan bowls on the leg stump and Rohit punishes him by punching one towards mid wicket for his first boundary. He does not bother to move from his crease even by an inch. Change of angle from Irfan as he comes round the wicket, Rohit just allows the ball go past him.
Rohit finds the gap and places in between point and cover for his second boundary. 8 runs from it.
Over 4: India 13 for 0: Sharma 8 (15), Dhawan 4 (9)
Khan continues for Pakistan as India are going at just over 2 runs per over now. Dhawan tries to pull one, only to be stopped by mid on player. A leading edge and Sharma takes a single. Dhawan punishes Khan and slices one towards point for India's first boundary.
Over 3: India 7 for 0: Sharma 3 (10), Dhawan 2 (8)
Sharma nudges one towards third man and gets a single. Indian openers are trying to settle as they are not taking any chances. Ball goes past Dhawan and Pakistan players appeal to see if they can get a decision in their favour. Umpire does not seem much interested.
India are going for an old school approach where they are playing safe early in the innings. The ball was in the air for a while and goes just few meters away from the second slip. Narrow escape for Dhawan and he manages a single.
Over 2: India 5 for 0: Sharma 2(6), Dhawan 2 (6)
Sohail Khan is given the responsibility to lead the bowling attack from the other end. Dhawan is on strike. Dhawan flicks one towards square leg for a single, though he wanted a double. First wide of the match as Khan bowls outside leg stump. Sharma takes another single by nudging one towards square leg. Three runs from it.
Over 1: India 2 for 0: Sharma 1(5), Dhawan 1(1)
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan open batting attack for India, while Mohammad Irfan takes charge of Pakistan's bowling division. First runs on board as Sharma nudges one towards third man and opens his account. Dhawan sends another one towards third man and get another single. End of over, two from it.
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Pakistan: Ahmed Shehzad, Younis Khan, Haris Sohail, Misbah-ul-Haq (c), Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal (wk), Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Sohail Khan, Mohammad Irfan
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