Tuesday, June 10, 2008

India beat Pakistan by 140 runs in 2nd ODI of Kitply Cup


India beat Pakistan by 140 runs in 2nd ODI of Kitply Cup


A fantastic opening partnership of 155 runs between Virendar Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, set up the Indian victory of 140 runs over arch rivals Pakistan in the 2nd day-night game of Kitply Cup Tri-Series, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on Tuesday, 10th June 2008.

India won the toss and elected to bat first, scored a huge total 330/8 in 50 overs, thanks to fine opening partnership, the second best for India against Pakistan , by Virendar Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Yuraj Singh contributed 89, 62 and 55 runs respectively.

In reply, Pakistan reduced to 26/3 in the start off the inning as Praveen Kumar took 4 starting wickets. Piyush Chawla also took 4 wickets, reduced Pakistan to 190 runs all out in 35.4 overs. Only captain Shoaib Mailk scored half century, with 53 runs.

Match Summary:

India -
330/8 in 50 Overs.

Pakistan -190 All Out in 35.4 Overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Man Of The Match - Virendar Sehwag (India)

Result - India won by 140 runs

In the next match India and host Bangladesh will play on Thursday, 12th June, 2008.

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