India vs Pakistan.
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Cold start to a heated rivalry
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Once again in the tournament, captains Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha skipped the traditional handshake at the toss. Suryakumar declared his decision to field and walked away without a glance kicking off a cold start to the game.
Sahibzada’s bat-gun sparks outrage
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Sahibzada Farhan showcased remarkable batting talent, hammering a rapid half-century. However, his 'gun-firing' celebration using his bat didn’t go well with the audience, intensifying the on-field rivalry.
Early fireworks by Gill and Sharma
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While chasing the target, Indian openers Gill and Abhishek Sharma provided a strong start, finding boundaries early and setting the tone for an aggressive pursuit.
Gill’s boundary sparks on-field intensity
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Shubman Gill's aggressive attack on the new ball clearly riled up the opposition.
Abhishek’s offensive approach
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Abhishek Sharma’s continuous offensive approach added to the on-field pressure.
Abhishek Sharma’s brute hitting
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Fully fired up, Abhishek smashed a commanding 74 off just 39 balls, hitting 5 sixes and 6 fours along the way.
Abhishek and Rauf in war of words
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A sharp exchange between Abhishek Sharma and Haris Rauf intensified the on-field dispute, leading the umpire to quickly approach and restore calm.
Umpire restores calm in the chaos
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Tensions flared as the aggressive hitting intensified, visibly charging up the players and forcing the umpires to step in and calm things down.
Haris Rauf's gestures
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Haris Rauf’s actions directed at the spectators were seen by many as disrespectful, fueling controversy and debate.
Post-match handshakes
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The game concluded with Indian batters shaking hands with their own teammates, as the Pakistani players did the same amongst themselves.