#INDvsPAK: All-round India thrash Pakistan by 89 runs

Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya took two-wicket each while Rohit Sharma slammed his 24th ODI ton.

Manchester: India took a 7-0 lead against Pakistan at the World Cup as the 1983 and 2011 World Cup champions, India, defeated Pakistan by 89 runs on Sunday here at the Old Trafford stadium. As the rain stopped play once again, the revised target for Pakistan was 302 in 40 overs. Pakistan managed to score 212 for 6.

As Pakistan begun their 337 runs chase Vijay Shankar provided India early breakthrough as he trapped Imam-ul-Haq lbw for 7 in the fifth over of Pakistan's chase. Later, Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam steadied Pakistan's chase adding 104 runs second wicket partnership.

Hardik Pandya

Pakistan slumped to 127 for 5 from 117 for 2 as Kuldeep Yadav bamboozled Fakhar and Babar Pakistan fell in deep trouble. Their woe was amplified when Hardik Pandya picked up back to back wickets removing Hafeez and Malik in the 27th over.

In the first ball of the 35th over, Shankar got his second wicket as he rattled the stumps of Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Vijay Shankar celebrates with teammates after dismissing Imam-ul-Haq.

Earlier, Rohit Sharma smashed a century to help India post 336/5 against Pakistan in the match no.22 of ICC World Cup 2019 at Old Trafford stadium here.

After put to bat first, India were off to a solid start as Rohit and KL Rahul (57) stitched a 136-runs partnership for the opening wicket. The Men in Blue lost their first wicket in the 24th over when Rahul fell prey to Wahab Riaz.

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Later, Virat Kohli scored a half-century, while Hardik Pandya hit 26 off 19 balls to maintain pressure on Pakistan. However, MS Dhoni failed to contribute much as he was sent back to the pavilion by Mohammad Amir for mere 1 run.

On the other hand, Amir bagged three wickets, while Hasan Ali and Wahab Riaz picked a wicket each for Pakistan.

Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Interestingly, India will have the psychological advantage against Pakistan as they have won all World Cup match against the green shirts.