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India "Rocked It" Against Pakistan in T20 WC, Says Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar lauded India's comprehensive T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan, crediting the powerplay performance and clinical bowling. Virender Sehwag specifically praised Ishan Kishan's aggressive 77-run innings as pivotal. India posted 175/7 before bowling Pakistan out for just 114, with multiple bowlers contributing wickets. The win secures India's top spot in Group A and progression to the Super 8 stage.

Key Points: Sachin Tendulkar Praises India's T20 WC Win Over Pakistan

  • Powerplay dominance set the tone
  • Ishan Kishan's match-defining 77
  • Clinical bowling bundled Pakistan for 114
  • India advances to Super 8 stage
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"India rocked it": Sachin Tendulkar after Men in Blue's emphatic win over Pakistan in T20 WC

Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag react to India's emphatic victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, highlighting Ishan Kishan's knock.

"India rocked it tonight. - Sachin Tendulkar"

New Delhi, February 16

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised India's commanding win against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Group A match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, highlighting the impact of the powerplay and the team's all-round execution.

"The powerplay was where India took the game away from them. Ishan Kishan in the first innings, and the clinical bowling we saw in the second innings, made all the difference. We were always in the driver's seat. India rocked it tonight," Tendulkar wrote on X.

Meanwhile, former India opener Virender Sehwag reacted strongly to India's commanding victory over Pakistan, heaping praise on Ishan Kishan for his match-defining performance.

Taking to X, Sehwag wrote, "Ishan Kishan played like a real Dhurandhar. Among all minnows Pakistan looked like the easiest to beat for Bharat because of their 17th century approach to T-20 cricket, and they have taken a proper beating as usual. Full kambal kuttai."

With the emphatic win over their arch-rivals in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash, India now leads 8-1.

Coming to the match, Pakistan elected to field first after winning the toss and after Abhishek was out for a duck, Ishan's ruthless 77 and Tilak's calm 25 kept India stable, but the Men in Blue sunk to 126/4, losing their set batters and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (0).

However, skipper Suryakumar, Shivam and Rinku did the job of finishing the innings well, pacing their knocks perfectly in tough conditions. India scored 175/7, with Saim Ayub (3/25) being the top bowler for Pakistan.

In the run-chase, Pakistan sunk to 34/4 courtesy early strikes from Hardik, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel. Usman Khan (44 in 34 balls, with six fours and a six) was the only one who showed up for the fight, as Team India packed Pakistan for just 114 runs in 18 overs, progressing to Super 8 stage with their third successive win.

Axar (2/29 in four overs) was the pick of the bowlers for India, with Hardik (2/16 in three overs), Bumrah (2/17 in two overs) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/17 in three overs) also being amongst the wickets.

India stays on top with three wins in three matches in Group A, while Pakistan has sunk to number three with two wins and a loss, while USA currently occupies second place with two wins and two losses.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Watching from Canada, the energy was electric even here! The bowling attack was ruthless. Bumrah and Axar were just unplayable. Great to see such a complete team effort.
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Vikram M
Sehwag's "full kambal kuttai" comment is hilarious but true. Pakistan's approach looked outdated. Our middle order finishing was clinical. SKY and Rinku showed great maturity under pressure.
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Rohit P
A small note of caution amidst the celebrations. We lost wickets in a cluster again after a good start. Against top sides in Super 8, that could be costly. But today, bas maza aaya! 🎉
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Priya S
Ishan Kishan proved his worth! After the early wicket of Abhishek, he played a gem of an innings. The way he targeted the bowlers was a treat to watch. Team India looking strong!
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Michael C
The 8-1 head-to-head stat says it all. This wasn't just a win, it was a statement. The bowling unit is the best in the world right now. Varun Chakravarthy was a brilliant surprise package.

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