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Abhishek Sharma responds immediately after the fall of wickets, cracking Faheem Ashraf for a boundary to deep backward point. His aggressive intent keeps India firmly in control of the chase as the required run rate remains manageable.

India’s chase hit a minor wobble in the 11th over as Suryakumar Yadav departed for a duck, followed by Tilak Varma yet to get off the mark. Despite the early setbacks, Abhishek Sharma continues to anchor the innings with 58 off 32 balls, laced with 4 fours and 4 sixes. Haris Rauf and Faheem Ashraf have each claimed a wicket, keeping Pakistan in the hunt. India now sit at 106 for 2 after 11 overs, needing 66 runs from 54 balls.

Suryakumar Yadav falls cheaply for a duck, caught at deep third off Haris Rauf’s bowling. India are now 105/2 in 10.3 overs, with Abhishek Sharma still holding the innings together on 57 (31b, 4×4, 4×6). The required run rate remains manageable at 6.70, but India face a crucial phase with two quick wickets lost

After Shubman Gill’s dismissal, India find themselves at 105/1 at the end of the 10th over. Abhishek Sharma continues to anchor the innings with 57 off 31 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes. Suryakumar Yadav is yet to get off the mark, while Faheem Ashraf picked up the crucial wicket, leaving India needing 67 runs from the remaining 60 balls.

Shubman Gill was dismissed for 47 off 28 balls, falling just short of a well-crafted fifty. Faheem Ashraf struck, knocking out the off stump to end the dangerous opening partnership. India now face a crucial moment as they look to maintain momentum in the chase.

Pakistan is missing a player in the mold of Abdul Razzaq—someone who could combine clever bowling with destructive batting. The current squad seems to struggle with the tactical nuances of the game, and this gap is showing in their inability to contain India’s openers and influence momentum.

Shubman Gill added 2 more runs off Faheem Ashraf to take India to 103 without losing a wicket. The opening pair remains solid, rotating the strike effectively and maintaining a strong run rate as they inch closer to the target.

Abhishek Sharma reached his fifty as India moved to 101 without loss at the end of the ninth over. Sharma is unbeaten on 56 from 29 balls, while Shubman Gill supports with 44 from 25. The opening pair continue to keep the scoreboard ticking, leaving India well-positioned with 71 runs needed from 66 balls.

Abhishek Sharma nudged two runs off Haris Rauf to bring India to 98 without loss after 8.3 overs. The opening duo continue to dominate, rotating the strike and punishing any loose deliveries. With the required run rate steadily decreasing, India are firmly in control of the chase.

India reached 96 without loss at the end of eight overs, with Shubman Gill on 42 (23b, 8×4) and Abhishek Sharma unbeaten on 53 (25b, 4×4, 4×6). The openers have taken control of the chase, keeping the required run rate comfortably in check. Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed have been unable to make breakthroughs, conceding 35 and 28 runs respectively in their three and two overs.

Abhishek Sharma brought up his fifty in classy fashion, shovel-driving Saim Ayub’s delivery past a diving cover fielder. His innings, full of timing and intent, has kept India well ahead in the chase, maintaining a strong partnership with Shubman Gill as they continue to dominate the Pakistan bowlers.

Shubman Gill stayed in control as he dispatched Saim Ayub’s delivery for a stylish four. The shot, timed perfectly through the off-side, added to India’s growing total and kept the required run rate well within reach. The opening pair has now firmly set the tone for a clinical chase.

Abhishek Sharma capitalized on a misfield by Fakhar Zaman, sending Abrar Ahmed’s delivery soaring over the boundary for another six. This came just after he cleared the fence in the previous ball, putting India firmly in control of the chase. The opening partnership continues to keep Pakistan under immense pressure.

Abhishek Sharma launched Abrar Ahmed over the boundary for a massive six in the sixth over, underlining India’s aggressive intent. The opening duo continued to dominate, keeping the scoreboard ticking and Pakistan’s bowlers on the back foot. India’s total now climbs steadily as the chase of 171 remains well within reach.

Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma continued their aggressive start, adding 14 runs in the sixth over to bring India to 69 without loss. Gill reached 35 off 18 balls with seven fours, while Sharma was unbeaten on 33 from 18 deliveries, including two towering sixes. Pakistan’s bowlers, Saim Ayub and Haris Rauf, struggled to contain the pair as the required run rate steadily eased.

Shubman Gill displayed exquisite timing with a late cut off Saim Ayub, sending the ball elegantly between point and short third for four. The shot underlined Gill’s confidence at the crease as India continued their brisk start, keeping the run rate high and Pakistan on the back foot.

India started their chase with a blistering powerplay, reaching 55 without loss at the end of 5 overs. Shubman Gill was in sublime touch, scoring 27 off 14 balls with five boundaries, while Abhishek Sharma contributed 28 off 16 deliveries, including two fours and two sixes. The pair maintained a scorching scoring rate of 11 runs per over, keeping India well ahead of the required run rate of 7.80. Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed bowled one over each, conceding 12 runs apiece, but failed to make a breakthrough as India need 117 runs from the remaining 90 balls.

Abhishek Sharma remained in aggressive mode, punishing Haris Rauf for a boundary in the fourth over. With this shot, India extended their dominant start, keeping the scoreboard ticking and putting early pressure on Pakistan’s bowlers.

India finished the fourth over at 43/0, maintaining a brisk scoring rate of 10.75. Abhishek Sharma leads with 21 off 12 balls, including two sixes, while Shubman Gill has 22 from 12 deliveries with four boundaries. Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Shah Afridi have conceded 12 and 21 runs respectively.

Abhishek Sharma punished a loose delivery from Abrar Ahmed, guiding it to the boundary for four runs. India’s innings remains strong at 35/0, with Shubman Gill supporting well at the other end.

India raced to 31 without loss after three overs, with Shubman Gill striking 21 off 11 balls and Abhishek Sharma contributing 10 off 7. Shaheen Shah Afridi went for 21 runs in his two overs, as India maintained a high scoring rate.

Abhishek Sharma managed to squeeze through for a single off Shaheen Shah Afridi’s delivery despite a difficult chance at midwicket. The misfield allowed India to maintain momentum early in their chase.

At the end of two overs, India are 19 without loss, maintaining a healthy chase rate. Shubman Gill has 10 off 7 balls with two fours, while Abhishek Sharma has 9 off 5 including a six. Saim Ayub and Shaheen Shah Afridi have bowled economically but couldn’t break the opening stand.

Shubman Gill capitalizes on a delivery too far down leg from Saim Ayub, getting down on one knee and sweeping it fine for a boundary. India’s innings gains early momentum with this crisp shot.

Shubman Gill gets a good connection with a cut shot off Saim Ayub, but the ball is well fielded and no runs are added to India’s total. The openers remain alert as Pakistan look to tighten their lines.

India manage 9 runs off the opening over, with Abhishek Sharma striking 8 off 4 balls and Shubman Gill contributing 1 off 2. Shaheen Shah Afridi concedes 9 runs in his first over without claiming a wicket, keeping the early contest lively.

Shubman Gill responds to Shaheen Shah Afridi’s angle across the right-hander by nudging the ball to mid-on and taking a quick single. The opening overs remain high-intensity, with Shaheen visibly frustrated by the earlier misfield but still bowling at full throttle.

Abhishek Sharma manages a single off Shaheen Shah Afridi despite a good delivery angled into the left-hander. A misfield at point allows him to scuttle through, keeping India’s chase of 171 on track early.

Abhishek Sharma smashes the first delivery from Shaheen Shah Afridi over the boundary for a six, immediately putting India on the front foot in their chase of 171. The early momentum could prove crucial as the openers look to capitalize on a strong start.

The Indian innings is set to begin with the openers walking out to the crease, while Pakistan takes their positions in the field. The chase of 171 runs for victory starts in Dubai, with both teams keenly focused on setting the tone early in the game. The atmosphere is tense, and the opening overs will be crucial in determining the momentum of the match.