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India's 61-run Pakistan rout sparks World Cup victory hopes: BCCI VP

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla hailed India's comprehensive 61-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup as a huge achievement. He expressed full confidence that the Indian team, showing great strength, will go on to win the World Cup. The win was powered by a 77-run knock from Ishan Kishan and a collective bowling effort that bundled out Pakistan for 114. India now sits atop Group A with three wins from three matches.

Key Points: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla Confident India Will Win T20 World Cup

  • India defeats Pakistan by 61 runs
  • Ishan Kishan scores 77
  • Bowling unit takes collective wickets
  • India tops Group A with 3 wins
  • BCCI VP expresses World Cup confidence
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"We will win the World Cup as well": BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla backs India to win T20 WC after hammering Pakistan by 61 runs

After India's 61-run victory over Pakistan, BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla expresses full confidence that the team will go on to win the T20 World Cup.

"we will win the World Cup as well - Rajiv Shukla"

Colombo, February 16

The Board of Control for Cricket in India Vice President Rajiv Shukla hailed India's massive win over Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup as a huge achievement, saying it shows the team's strength.

He expressed confidence in the Indian team, saying we will go on to win the World Cup. 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.

"Winning against Pakistan by such a huge margin, I think it is a huge achievement, and today I am fully confident that the way our boys played, we will win the World Cup as well. Sometimes Ishan Kishan performs, sometimes Abhishek performs, all the boys perform. So we have such a strong team that we will definitely win the World Cup," Rajiv Shukla told the reporters 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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Priya S
Feeling so proud! The way the team bounced back after a shaky start was brilliant. But we must stay grounded. One match at a time. The knockout stages are a different beast. Let's not get overconfident.
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Vikram M
While the win is fantastic, I wish BCCI officials would let the team's performance do the talking. Making such bold statements puts unnecessary pressure on the boys. Let them play freely.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, that was an incredible game! The energy was electric even on screen. India's depth is scary good. Axar and Bumrah were just unplayable. Fingers crossed for the cup!
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Rohit P
Bas ab final ka intezaar hai! The team is looking like a well-oiled machine. Everyone is contributing. Special mention to Varun Chakravarthy, his mystery spin is a real asset in these conditions.
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Kavya N
So happy for Ishan! He needed that innings. And the way Hardik Pandya bowled those crucial overs... superb all-round show. The confidence in the camp must be sky-high. Let's bring it home!

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