India Vs Pakistan (2016 Asia Cup)
One of the most memorable INDIA Vs Pakistan matches was played back in 2016 Asia Cup when both these sides took on each other at the Sher-e-Bangla National stadium. Pakistan after losing the toss was put in to bat first. The Pakistan batting line up had no clue as to what they were supposed to do in order to resist the incredible bowling spells of the Indian pace brigade.
The bowling department of India which consisted of Nehra, Bumrah, Pandya and Jadeja gave Pakistan no chance to even survive the entire 20 overs as they were bundled out for a total of just 83. However, things started taking a sour turn for India when Pakistan pacer Mohammed Amir decided to take matters into his own hands.
The left arm pacer removed both Rohit and Rahane for ducks in the first over of the Indian innings itself. When Raina too went and the scoreboard read 8/3, it seemed to be anybody’s game. It was then that a resilient Virat Kohli started taking control of the situation with his brilliant calm and composed batting.
He brilliantly managed to survive Amir’s fiery spell and also managed to find the boundaries regularly. He was eventually dismissed for 49, and by that time has paved the way for India to register a 5-wicket victory.