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Pakistan's Powerplay Collapse Costs Them Against India in T20 World Cup

Pakistan captain Salman Agha pinpointed a loss of early wickets and missing execution, particularly from his spinners, as key reasons for the 61-run defeat. Ishan Kishan's explosive 77 runs were central to India posting a competitive total of 175. A collective bowling effort from India, with multiple bowlers taking two wickets each, then skittled Pakistan for just 114. The loss pushes Pakistan to third in their group, making their next match crucial for Super Eight qualification.

Key Points: Pak Skipper Admits Execution Failed in T20 Loss to India

  • Pakistan lost too many early wickets
  • Spinners had a rare off day
  • Ishan Kishan's 77 powered India
  • India's bowlers shared wickets
  • Pakistan's qualification hopes now hinge on next game
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Execution was missing, lost too many wickets in power-play: Pak skipper Salman Agha

Pakistan captain Salman Agha cites powerplay wickets and poor bowling execution after a 61-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup.

"Our spinners had an off day. Execution was missing... We lost too many wickets in the powerplay. - Salman Agha"

Colombo, February 15

Pakistan skipper Salman Agha admitted the spinners had an off day and execution was lacking, even though they've been solid for six months after a 61-run loss against India in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday.

Agha noted that Pakistan lost too many wickets in the powerplay. A knockout punch in the form of a half-century by Ishan Kishan and a collectively brilliant bowling performance helped India secure a 61-run win against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup at Colombo on Sunday.

"Our spinners had an off day. Execution was missing in some parts. We believe in our spinners; they've done well in the last six months. We lost too many wickets in the powerplay with the bat. In the first innings, it was tacky; the ball was gripping. The execution was missing with the ball. Pitch played better in the second innings than it did in the first. In these kinds of games, the emotions are always going to be high. Have to deal with it. Have played enough games like that. Have a game in two days' time, have to look forward to that. Need to win that game and qualify for the Super Eights. Then it's a new tournament again," Agha said after the match.

After a fantastic 77 from Ishan Kishan that took India to a fighting 175/7, two wickets each from Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah bundled out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs.

India remains at the top with three wins in three matches in Group A, while Pakistan has dropped to third with two wins and a loss, and the USA currently ranks second with two wins and two losses.

Brief Scores: India: 175/7 (Ishan Kishan 77, Suryakumar Yadav 32, Saim Ayub 3/25) against Pakistan: 114 (Usman Khan 44, Shaheen Afridi 23*, Axar Patel 2/29).

- ANI

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Sarah B
Ishan Kishan played a brilliant, mature innings. He anchored the innings when we needed it most. That's the sign of a champion team - different players stepping up.
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Rohit P
While the win is sweet, we must be honest - Pakistan played poorly. Their shot selection in the powerplay was atrocious. You can't gift wickets like that at this level. Hope they bounce back for the sake of the tournament's competitiveness.
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Priya S
The captain is right about the pitch playing better in the second innings. But that's no excuse. Our bowlers adapted brilliantly. Varun Chakravarthy was a mystery they couldn't solve! 🎯
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Aman W
Top of the group with three wins! The team is looking balanced. Fielding was sharp too. On to the Super Eights with confidence. #MenInBlue
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Nikhil C
Respect to Salman Agha for owning up to the mistakes. It's true their spinners had an off day, but our batters put them under pressure from ball one. That's the difference - we create pressure, they crumble under it.

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