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Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill created history with a blistering 105-run opening stand against Pakistan. This partnership broke India's previous record against Pakistan set by Gambhir and Rahane back in 2012. Their aggressive batting took the game away from Pakistan within the first ten overs of the chase. India comfortably chased down the 172-run target with seven balls to spare.

Key Points: Shubman Gill Abhishek Sharma Record Opening Stand vs Pakistan

  • Historic 105-run opening partnership breaks 2012 Gambhir-Rahane record
  • Abhishek Sharma's explosive 74 runs earned Player of the Match award
  • Partnership helped chase down Pakistan's 171 total with seven balls remaining
  • First 100-plus run stand by any team in ongoing Asia Cup tournament
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Shubman-Abhishek register India's highest opening partnership against Pakistan in T20Is

Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill make history with 105-run opening partnership against Pakistan in Asia Cup, India's highest T20I opening stand vs arch-rivals.

"Abhishek and Gill stitched a partnership of 105 runs in just a little less than 10 overs - Match Report"

Dubai, September 22

The Indian opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill made history on Sunday, forming the highest partnership for India against Pakistan while opening in T20Is.

Abhishek and Gill stitched a partnership of 105 runs in just a little less than 10 overs during the run chase of 172 runs at Dubai.

They went past a stand between Gautam Gambhir and Ajinkya Rahane against Pakistan back in 2012 at Bengaluru, when they put up 77 runs while opening.

This was also the first-ever 100-plus run partnership for any team, for any wicket during the ongoing Asia Cup.

During the match, India won the toss and elected to field first. After Pakistan lost Fakhar Zaman, a quickfire 72-run stand followed between Sahibzada Farhan (58 in 45 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and Saim Ayub (21 in 17 balls, with a four and six) put Pakistan ahead. Later, knocks from Mohammed Nawaz (21 in 19 balls, with a four and six) and Faheem Ashraf (20* in eight balls, with a four and two sixes) took Pakistan to 171/5 in 20 overs.

Shivam Dube (2/33) was the pick of the bowlers for India, while Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya got one each.

During the run-chase of 172, Abhishek Sharma (74 in 39 balls, with six fours and five sixes) and Shubman Gill (47 in 28 balls, with eight fours) took Pakistan out of the game in the first ten overs. While Haris Rauf (2/26) tried to fight it out for Pakistan, Tilak Varma (30* in 19 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Hardik (7*) took India to a win with seven balls left.

Abhishek secured the 'Player of the Match' award for his explosive knock.

- ANI

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Priya S
Abhishek's 74 in just 39 balls was absolutely sensational! The way he took on the Pakistani bowlers shows we have found our new power hitter for the T20 World Cup 🏏💥
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Sarah B
While the batting was brilliant, I'm a bit concerned about our bowling. Conceding 171 against Pakistan in Dubai conditions suggests we need to work on our death bowling before bigger tournaments.
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Arjun K
Breaking a 12-year-old record against Pakistan feels extra special! Gambhir-Rahane's record was standing since 2012. These young guns are rewriting history books 👏
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Michael C
The confidence with which they played! No fear cricket at its best. This partnership sets the perfect template for how to approach run chases in T20s against quality bowling attacks.
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Nisha Z
Gill's timing was pure class while Abhishek provided the power. Perfect complementary batting! And winning with 7 balls to spare against Pakistan is always satisfying 😊

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