IND vs PAK: Riding on Shakeel, Rizwan`s knocks, Pakistan reach 241 runs

Updated On: 23 February, 2025 06:59 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

In the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 match against India, Pakistan posted a total of 241 runs. Here is all you need to know (Pics: X/File Pic)

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In the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 match against India, Pakistan posted a total of 241 runs. Here is all you need to know (Pics: X/File Pic)

<p>Having won the toss, Pakistan skipper <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/champions-trophy-2025-ind-vs-pak-mohammed-rizwan-wins-toss-and-opts-to-bat-first-23488871" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mohammed Rizwan</strong></a> elected to bat first against India</p>

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Having won the toss, Pakistan skipper Mohammed Rizwan elected to bat first against India

<p>In the first over, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/champions-trophy-2025-ind-vs-pak-mohammed-shami-walks-out-will-he-return-to-bowl-23488896" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mohammed Shami</strong></a> bowled several wides. The pacer seemed in no control over his swing</p>

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In the first over, Mohammed Shami bowled several wides. The pacer seemed in no control over his swing

<p>Openers <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/pakistan-star-babar-azam-recalls-champions-trophy-triumph-against-india-23486404" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Babar Azam</strong></a> and Imam-Ul-Haq were in full control of the game in the initial overs</p>

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Openers Babar Azam and Imam-Ul-Haq were in full control of the game in the initial overs

<p>Later, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/pandya-reveals-strategy-behind-klaasens-wicket-in-t20-wc-win-23478525" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a> struck the wicket of Babar. The right-hander departed on 23 runs in 26 balls. He also smashed 5 fours before returning to the pavilion</p>

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Later, Hardik Pandya struck the wicket of Babar. The right-hander departed on 23 runs in 26 balls. He also smashed 5 fours before returning to the pavilion

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In the middle of the match, Mohammed Shami left the field in discomfort. The pacer returned in no time and took the field yet again

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Having played 76 deliveries, Saud Shakeel played a knock of 62 runs which was laced with 5 fours

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Skipper Rizwan on the other hand, faced 77 balls and garnered 46 runs. His knock included 3 fours

<p>Team India`s spin wizard <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ranji-trophy-kuldeep-yadav-returns-to-competitive-cricket-vs-madhya-pradesh-23474570" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kuldeep Yadav</strong></a> was successful in claiming three wickets. In his spell of nine overs, he conceded 40 runs</p>

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Team India`s spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav was successful in claiming three wickets. In his spell of nine overs, he conceded 40 runs

<p>Premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya was another bowler who snapped two wickets in the match. Fellow teammates <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/century-before-a-big-tournament-is-a-huge-boost-ravindra-jadeja-on-rohit-23481145" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ravindra Jadeja</strong></a>, Axar Patel and Harshit Rana registered one wicket, each to their name. Pakistan was able to post a target of 242 runs</p>

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Premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya was another bowler who snapped two wickets in the match. Fellow teammates Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Harshit Rana registered one wicket, each to their name. Pakistan was able to post a target of 242 runs

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