India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023 Highlights: Rohit (86), Iyer (53*) fire IND to emphatic 7-wicket win over PAK

Hello and welcome to the live updates of India vs Pakistan match!

As India is set to face Pakistan at 2 pm, BCCI is has organised a gala ceremony, which begins at 12:30 pm(ist), ahead of the match where Arijit Singh is scheduled to perform.

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How both teams have fared coming into today?

Both teams come into this game with two wins out of two.

India battled hard against Australia with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul leading the team over the line to seal a 6-wicket victory. They then dominated against Afghanistan with captain Rohit Sharma scoring a ton en route to an 8-wicket win.

Pakistan brushed aside Netherlands in their opening fixture which they won by 81 runs. Mohammad Rizwan scored a ton for them in their second outing against Sri Lanka to seal a 6-wicket victory.

Almost time for the toss!

Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam are out in the middle for the toss. Ravi Shashtri describes the atmosphere inside the stadium as a 'cauldron'!

It's really loud and Rohit can barely be heard behind all that noise.

Toss: India win the toss and opt to bowl!

India vs Pakistan: Playing XIs

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf.

Shubman Gill returns with Ishan Kishan making way

We will bowl first, cannot get bigger than this, fantastic atmosphere. Sure lot of us are going to experience something really extraordinary. It's a good track, not going to change much, dew could be a big factor and keeping that in mind, we want to bowl first. We want to keep striving for the best, we want to come out there and give our best in every game. Keeping the atmosphere in the team relaxed is the most important thing in a tournament like this. Gill is back in place of Ishan, unfortunate for Ishan to miss out, feel for him, he stepped up when we needed him. Gill has been a special player for us over the past year or so, especially at this ground and we wanted him back.

Rohit Sharma (India Captain)

An unchanged Playing XI for Pakistan

We also wanted to bowl first. We have had good two wins, momentum and confidence is high. Jam-packed stadium, we will enjoy it. We want to be good in the field, we had a couple of good practice sessions. Same team for us.

Babar Azam (Pakistan Captain)

Scenes from the Narendra Modi Stadium

The Master Blaster is in the house!

Sachin Tendulkar carries the World Cup trophy onto the field and leads the teams out for the national anthems and you can imagine the roar that emanates inside the Narendra Modi Stadium.

We have the Pakistani anthem first followed by India.

Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq walk out to open the batting for Pakistan.

Unsurprisingly, it's the local lad Jasprit Bumrah who will open the bowling in front of an adoring crowd.

Over 1: Pakistan 4/0

0.6 - FOUR! Off the mark in style as Bumrah strays onto the pads and this time Shafique flicks it expertly into the gap at midwicket.

0.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and again Shafique defends.

0.4 - No run, Bumrah strays onto the pads and Shafique flicks powerfully but it's well cut off at midwicket.

0.3 - No run, full and swinging into the stumps and Shafique manages to block it back to the bowler.

0.2 - No run, again Bumrah sticks to the outside off line to Shafique who blocks.

0.1 - No run, good length delivery outside off and Shafique defends.

Over 2: Pakistan 16/0

1.6 - No run, another good delivery from Siraj and Imam blocks it into the pitch.

1.5 - No run, Siraj corrects his line and length forcing Imam to defend towards mid-off.

1.4 - FOUR! Strays down leg again and Imam doesn't miss the opportunity to flick it past a diving square leg fielder.

1.3 - No run, Siraj drags back his length and this time Imam blocks.

1.2 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Siraj goes full outside off and Imam drives powerfully straight down the ground.

1.1 - FOUR! Imam gets off the mark in style as Siraj goes full down leg and the Pakistani opener just helps it along to fine leg.

Mohammed Siraj, right-arm fast medium, will bowl from the other end.

Over 3: Pakistan 17/0

2.6 - No run, another solid block from Imam into the off-side.

2.5 - No run, this time Imam gets a thick inside edge into the pads as Bumrah gets it to nip back in.

2.4 - No run, good solid block offered from Imam who has started well.

2.3 - 1 run, Shafique this time guides the ball down to third man.

2.2 - No run, edged but it lands short of slip! Bumrah slips in a slower short delivery and Shafique is too early into his shot.

2.1 - No run, Bumrah cramps Shafique for room with the short delivery and the opener defends off the back foot.

Over 4: Pakistan 23/0

3.6 - No run, Shafique defends with soft hands and Imam says no to the single. For good measure too as Jadeja knocks the stumps down with a 'direct hit' from point.

3.5 - 1 run, the ball just stays a bit low and comes off the toe end of Imam's bat to long leg.

3.4 - 1 run, Shafique pushes it to mid-off and scampers across for a quick single.

3.3 - No run, short onto the stumps and Shafique waits on the back foot and defends.

3.2 - No run, Shafique now defends towards point.

3.1 - FOUR! Really good timing from Shafique as he drives powerfully through the gap at cover. Not a bad delivery from Siraj but excellent batting.

Over 5: Pakistan 23/0

4.6 - No run, Imam cuts it fiercely to point but it's met by Jadeja who isn't going to let much past him. Maiden over from Bumrah who has started superbly.

4.5 - No run, Bumrah persists with the short length as Imam defends.

4.4 - No run, short again to Imam who plays a late cut but can't get past point.

4.3 - No run, length delivery outside off to Imam who shoulders arms.

4.2 - No run, Bumrah now brings out the yorker but Imam sees it early and blocks.

4.1 - No run, short into the batter from Bumrah and Imam defends.

Over 6: Pakistan 28/0

5.6 - No run, much better over from Siraj to keep up some pressure on the openers.

5.5 - 1 run, Shafique leans back and slices the short delivery towards backward point and they push for a quick single.

5.4 - 1 run, full to Imam who flicks to deep fine leg.

5.3 - 1 run, Shafique misses with the flick and cops it on the body as they steal a leg bye.

5.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Shafique defends

5.1 - 2 runs, Siraj goes short into the batter and Shafique glances it to backward square leg as they push for two.

We wonder what valuable words were exchanged here

India's Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya chat with Sachin Tendulkar before the match.

Over 7: Pakistan 37/0

6.6 - FOUR! Short down leg and Imam glances it fine to beat a diving fielder at fine leg. A rare expensive over from Bumrah. Pakistan are off to a solid start.

6.5 - No run, no respite offered from Bumrah as he bangs it short again and this time Imam ducks under it.

6.4 - No run, beaten! Imam misses with the pull and gets hit painfully on the body.

6.3 - 1 run, Shafique taps it to cover for a quick single.

6.2 - FOUR! Excellent from Shafique as he steps forward and lofts the length delivery high over mid-off. Very few batters hit Bumrah down the ground like that.

6.1 - No run, short from Bumrah to Shafique who defends.

Over 8: Pakistan 41/1 - WICKET! Shafique lbw b Siraj 20 (24)

7.6 - WICKET! Shafique lbw b Siraj 20 (24)

Siraj gets the breakthrough! He fires in a cross-seamed delivery and Shafique looks to swipe across the line but gets hit flush on the pads. The umpire doesn't need much convincing and Shafique isn't going to review that. Great comeback from Siraj after going for runs in the previous overs.

7.5 - 1 run, width offered again by Siraj and Imam dabs it to third man.

7.4 - No run, Imam hops as he looks to flick but can't get it past backward point.

7.3 - 1 run, Siraj fires it short and Shafique is rushed into the pull but it lands safely as they grab a single.

7.2 - 1 run, Imam uses the width to guide the ball down to third man.

7.1 - 1 run, Siraj starts with a short delivery to Shaique who flicks to deep square leg.

Over 9: Pakistan 48/1

8.6 - FOUR! Poor from Hardik as he strays onto the pads and Babar just glances it to the fine leg fence.

8.5 - No run, close! Babar looks to evade the short ball but leaves his bat hanging in the way. The ball only just misses the edge.

8.4 - 1 run, short outside off again and Imam helps it along to third man.

8.3 - 1 run, Babar guides the short delivery to third man and gets off the mark.

8.2 - No run, Babar offers a solid block as Hardik attacks the stumps.

8.1 - 1 run, Imam dabs the back of length delivery to third man for a single.

First bowling change for India as Hardik Pandya, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.

Over 10: Pakistan 49/1

9.6 - No run, really good bowling from Siraj as he bangs it short to Babar who defends. Just the 1 run comes from the over.

9.5 - No run, short from Siraj and Babar looks to pull but mistimes the shot.

9.4 - No run, Babar waits on the back foot and defends from deep in the crease.

9.3 - 1 run, Imam taps it to mid-off and sets off for a risky single.

9.2 - No run, sharp bouncer from Siraj and Imam only just manages to sway out of the way.

9.1 - No run, Siraj continues as he starts with a length delivery that Imam defends.

Over 11: Pakistan 60/1

10.6 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Babar once again nails the pull sending it to fine leg. Pakistan have done really well so far to keep the scoreboard ticking with timely boundaries.

10.5 - FOUR! Hardik bangs it short but doesn't get much bounce as this time Babar pulls through the gap at square leg.

10.4 - 1 run, short into the body and Imam pulls past mid-on.

10.3 - No run, Imam taps towards third man but it's well cut off at backward point.

10.2 - 1 run, short to Babar and he only just manages to get his bat round in time as he mistimes the pull for a single.

10.1 - 1 run, pitched outside off and Imam dabs it to third man and calls for two but Kuldeep is onto the ball in a flash.

Over 12: Pakistan 68/1

11.6 - FOUR! Again Kuldeep strays down leg and Imam manages to tickle it past the keeper to fine leg.

11.5 - No run, fired outside off this time and Imam defends.

11.4 - 2 runs, quicker onto the pads from Kuldeep and Imam helps it along to fine leg.

11.3 - 1 run, Babar goes onto the back foot and drives through cover for an easy single.

11.2 - No run, Babar leans forward and defends.

11.1 - 1 run, full down leg from Kuldeep to start the over and Imam tucks it for a single.

Rohit Sharma turns to the spin as Kuldeep Yadav, left-arm chinaman, comes into the attack.

Over 13: Pakistan 74/2

12.6 - 1 run, Rizwan gets off the mark as he cuts the short delivery past short cover.

12.5 - No run, Rizwan now drives down the ground but Hardik gets down to cut it off.

12.4 - No run, cramped for room on the first delivery he faces as Rizwan edges it into the body.

Mohammad Rizwan, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

12.3 - WICKET! Imam c Rahul b Hardik Pandya 36 (38)

Hardik strikes! He gets some extra bounce on the short delivery outside off and Imam reaches out to cut but only gets a healthy edge onto the ball which Rahul does really well to collect with a dive to his left.

Both openers back in the hut for Pakistan.

12.2 - FOUR! Width on offer from Hardik and Imam cashes in with a beautiful cut shot to send it racing past point.

12.1 - 1 run, Hardik attacks the stumps but Babar backs away and dabs to third man.

Over 14: Pakistan 75/2

13.6 - No run, beaten! This time Babar looks to sweep but loses shape as Jadeja fires it into the pads. He's looking dangerous on this surface!

13.5 - 1 run, Rizwan leans forward and drives past mid-on.

13.4 - No run, another good straight bat block from Rizwan.

13.3 - No run, Rizwan stands straight and defends on this occasion.

13.2 - LBW given Out but Rizwan Reviews!

Rizwan misses with the sweep again and gets hit on the pads. The Umpire gives it's 'Out' but Rizwan reviews and replays show the ball just missing leg-stump and the batter survives.

Superb start from Jadeja!

13.1 - No run, good turn straight away for Jadeja as Rizwan looks to sweep but is beaten.

Change in the spin department as Ravindra Jadeja, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 15: Pakistan 79/2

14.6 - FOUR! Excellent timing this time from Rizwan as he flicks the full delivery uppishly through midwicket.

14.5 - No run, another off-cutter and Rizwan drives to mid-off.

14.4 - No run, beaten! Another slower off-cutter and Rizwan flashes hard but sees it bounce under his bat.

14.3 - No run, full slower delivery and Rizwan looks to drive but only mistimes the shot to point.

14.2 - No run, back of length outside off and Rizwan defends.

14.1 - No run, Hardik continues as he starts with a length delivery that Rizwan can't get past point.

Over 16: Pakistan 84/2

15.6 - 1 run, Babar cuts the back of length delivery to send it racing to sweeper cover.

15.5 - 1 run, shorter to Rizwan who punches towards long-on.

15.4 - 1 run, loopy from Jadeja to Babar who leans forward and pushes towards mid-off.

15.3 - 1 run, quick into the stumps now to Rizwan who drives to long-off.

15.2 - No run, fired down leg and Rizwan looks to flick but finds backward square leg.

15.1 - 1 run, Babar glances the length delivery from Jadeja to fine leg.

Over 17: Pakistan 90/2

16.6 - No run, Babar taps it powerfully towards point but again Jadeja cuts off any runs.

16.5 - No run, Babar flicks towards mid-on and it's well cut off by the fielder.

16.4 - No run, slower length delivery and Babar mistimes the drive back into the pitch.

16.3 - 1 run, yorker length onto the stumps and Rizwan flicks through midwicket.

16.2 - 1 run, Babar now flicks the full delivery to deep square leg.

16.1 - FOUR! Dominant from Babar as he drives it straight past Shardul and even holds the pose for a brief moment.

Change in bowling as Shardul Thakur, right-arm fast medium, comes in to replace Hardik.

Over 18: Pakistan 96/2

17.6 - No run, Rizwan is happy to block on the final delivery.

17.5 - FOUR! Rizwan makes room and cuts the shorter delivery powerfully to sweeper cover to beat a diving Kuldeep.

17.4 - 1 run, Babar looks to drive but gets a thick edge towards cover.

17.3 - 1 run, Rizwan punches to mid-off for an easy single.

17.2 - No run, Jadeja drags his length back but again Rizwan defends.

17.1 - No run, loopy full delivery to Rizwan who defends.

Over 19: Pakistan 102/2

18.6 - No run, Babar pushes the last delivery to mid-off.

18.5 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Rizwan slices it past point.

18.4 - 1 run, pitched up by Shardul and Babar cuts it to sweeper cover.

18.3 - FOUR! Beautiful timing from Babar as he extends his front foot and creams the drive through the gap at cover to bring up 100 for Pakistan.

18.2 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Babar defends.

18.1 - No run, full from Shardul and Babar looks to drive down the ground but Shardul cuts it off.

Over 20: Pakistan 103/2

19.6 - No run, excellent over from Jadeja as just the 1 run comes off it.

19.5 - No run, Babar goes looking at the on-side but can't find a gap at midwicket.

19.4 - No run, flat outside off again and Babar taps to cover.

19.3 - No run, flat outside off and Babar slaps it to cover.

19.2 - No run, Babar looks to drive but mistimes the shot.

19.1 - 1 run, Jadeja pitches it full outside off and Rizwan drives to long-off.

These two batters continue to frustrate the sea of India fans

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam manage to keep India at bay. 

Over 21: Pakistan 105/2

20.6 - No run, length delivery at the stumps and Rizwan defends. Much better second over from Kuldeep.

20.5 - 1 run, Babar gets on the back foot and punches past the man at mid-off.

20.4 - No run, flighted outside off and Babar leans forward to defend.

20.3 - 1 run, Rizwan flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

20.2 - No run, another loopy delivery and Rizwan pushes it back to the bowler.

20.1 - No run, tossed up to Rizwan who drives to cover.

Kuldeep Yadav [1.0-0-8-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 22: Pakistan 114/2

21.6 - No run, Rizwan safely blocks out the final delivery.

21.5 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Rizwan pulls through midwicket and Shreyas bravely tries to claw that in but can't get to the ball in time.

21.4 - FOUR! Streaky as Rizwan looks to cut but only gets a thick inside edge that bounces past the keeper.

21.3 - No run, Rizwan defends against the quicker delivery.

21.2 - 1 run, loopy delivery from Jadeja and Babar flicks to mid-on.

21.1 - No run, Babar gets a thick inside edge as he looks to defend.

Spin from both ends now.

Over 23: Pakistan 120/2

22.6 - No run, Babar flicks to short midwicket.

22.5 - 1 run, Kuldeep flights it to Rizwan who drives for a single.

22.4 - FOUR! Rizwan gets in position early and scoops it back over the keeper to find the boundary.

22.3 - 1 run, a tad fuller and Babar drives it to long-off for an easy single.

22.2 - No run, Kuldeep tosses it up outside off and Babar defends.

22.1 - No run, Babar gets a thick outside edge to backward point and wants a single but is sent back.

Over 24: Pakistan 123/2

23.6 - 1 run, Rizwan opens his stance and punches to long-on to brings up the 50-run partnership.

23.5 - No run, Rizwan now gets a big leading edge that rolls to cover.

23.4 - No run, Jadeja fires it onto the stumps and Rizwan defends.

23.3 - 1 run, Babar drives to long-off for an easy single.

23.2 - 1 run, Rizwan cuts but is disappointed he can't beat the man at cover.

23.1 - No run, Rizwan drives the length delivery from Jadeja to cover.

Over 25: Pakistan 125/2

24.6 - 1 run, Babar reaches out and flicks the full delivery for an easy single.

24.5 - No run, this time Babar ignores the loopy delivery and defends.

24.4 - No run, Babar gets on the back foot and punches towards cover.

24.3 - No run, appeals for LBW and India review! Babar gets low to sweep and misses as the ball hits the pads. It's only clipping leg-stump and is left to 'Umpire's Call'. Babar is lucky that didn't go against him!

24.2 - No run, tossed up by Kuldeep and Babar can't beat the man at midwicket.

24.1 - 1 run, Rizwan flicks to short square leg and rushes across for a quick single.

Over 26: Pakistan 129/2

25.6 - 1 run, Rizwan drives the full delivery to long-on to retain strike.

25.5 - No run, length delivery from Jadeja and again Rizwan defends.

25.4 - No run, Rizwan gets on the back foot and defends.

25.3 - 2 runs, Rizwan now goes for the sweep and gets a big top-edge but it lands safely at deep square leg.

25.2 - No run, Rizwan leans forward and defends safely.

25.1 - 1 run, Jadeja tosses it up to Babar who drives to long-off.

Over 27: Pakistan 131/2

26.6 - No run, tossed up again and Rizwan looks to cut but only gets a thick inside edge into the pitch.

26.5 - No run, again Rizwan punches the flighted delivery back to Kuldeep.

26.4 - No run, now Kuldeep tosses it up to Rizwan who defends.

26.3 - No run, short again to Rizwan who slices it to cover.

26.2 - 1 run, a bit short from Kuldeep and Babar clips it to long leg.

26.1 - 1 run, Kuldeep starts with the googly and Rizwan drives to long-off for a single.

Over 28: Pakistan 144/2

27.6 - FOUR! Rizwan gets a juicy full delivery and he drives it powerfully past Siraj.

27.5 - 1 run, Babar rides the bounce and steers to third man.

27.4 - 2 runs, Siraj goes full into the pads now and it doesn't trouble Babar who flicks past square leg.

27.3 - FOUR! Too full to Babar who flicks it uppishly past the man at short midwicket.

27.2 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Rizwan slaps it to sweeper cover.

27.1 - 1 run, Siraj starts with a full delivery and Babar drives to mid-on.

Pace back into the attack as Rohit turns to Mohammed Siraj [5.0-0-27-1] to break this partnership.

Over 29: Pakistan 150/2 - FIFTY up for Babar! 50* (57)

28.6 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Babar! 50* (57)

The Pakistani captain brings up his half-century in style as he opens his stance and slices it through the gap at covers.

This partnership is really starting to hurt India now.

28.5 - No run, Babar pushes the floated delivery back to Kuldeep.

28.4 - 1 run, too full from Kuldeep and Rizwan drives to long-off.

28.3 - No run, Rizwan leans forward to defend.

28.2 - 1 run, Kuldeep floats it down leg and Babar flicks for a single.

28.1 - No run, Kuldeep tosses it up to Babar who defends.

Over 30: Pakistan 156/3

29.6 - No run, Rizwan safely blocks on the final delivery.

29.5 - 1 run, risky! Shakeel defends with soft hands and sets off for a dangerous single. Siraj is onto the ball and fires a throw at the non-striker's end but misses. A direct-hit would've meant curtains for Shakeel.

Saud Shakeel, left handed bat, walks out to the crease.

29.4 - WICKET! Babar Azam b Siraj 50 (58)

Siraj with the breakthrough! Babar looks to dab the back of length delivery but is late into the shot as Siraj gets it to zip off the pitch rattles the off-stump. That gives the crowd something to cheer as a huge roar erupts inside the stadium.

29.3 - 1 run, Siraj bangs it short and it bounces past the bat and falls short in front of Rahul who fumbles as they grab a bye.

29.2 - No run, Rizwan slices it to backward point but Jadeja cuts it off.

29.1 - FOUR! Siraj strays down leg and Rizwan swivels as he pulls it to fine leg.

Over 31: Pakistan 157/3

30.6 - No run, excellent over from Kuldeep to maintain the pressure as just the 1 run comes off it.

30.5 - No run, Kuldeep slips in a googly and Rizwan looks to flick but mistimes the shot.

30.4 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Rizwan tucks it to midwicket.

30.3 - No run, tossed up to Rizwan who pushes it back to Kuldeep.

30.2 - 1 run, length delivery outside off now and Shakeel cuts through cover.

30.1 - No run, full onto the pads from Kuldeep and Shakeel mistimes the drive.

Over 32: Pakistan 162/3

31.6 - 1 run, Shakeel pulls the shorter delivery to midwicket for a single.

31.5 - 1 run, short down leg to Rizwan who pulls to deep square leg.

31.4 - 1 run, full outside off now and Shakeel drives it past cover.

31.3 - No run, Shakeel connects with the cut but can't get past point.

31.2 - No run, beaten! Top delivery from Siraj as he slants it across Shakeel who looks to cut but doesn't connect.

31.1 - 2 runs, full outside off from Siraj and Shakeel gets a big outside edge that sends it flying past backward point.

Over 33: Pakistan 166/5

32.6 - WICKET! Iftikhar Ahmed b Kuldeep Yadav 4 (4)

BOWLED round the legs! What a delivery from Kuldeep Yadav! He sends down a superb googly down leg and gets the ball to grip and spin sharply. Iftikhar who looks to sweep is beaten by the flight again and only gets gloves onto the ball redirecting it back onto the stumps.

Kuldeep strikes twice in the same over to leave Pakistan reeling.

32.5 - No run, beaten! Beautiful delivery from Kuldeep as he beats Iftikhar in flight and the batter just gets a streaky inside edge as he looks to defend.

32.4 - FOUR! Poor half-tracker from Kuldeep and Iftikhar nails the pull to send it flying to cow corner for a one-bounce four.

32.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Iftikhar defends.

Iftikhar Ahmed, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

32.2 - WICKET! Saud Shakeel lbw b Kuldeep Yadav 6 (10)

The Review works for India! Excellent from Kuldeep as he sends down a quicker delivery and Shakeel is slow to get his bat down in time and gets hit flush on the pads. The Umpire isn't convinced but Rohit goes for the review and three reds means India get the 4th wicket!

32.1 - No run, Kuldeep starts with the googly that Shakeel punches back to the bowler.

Over 34: Pakistan 168/6

33.6 - WICKET! Rizwan b Bumrah 49 (69)

BOWLED HIM! Excellent bowling change from Rohit and it pays rich dividends as they get the danger-man. Rizwan is beaten all ends up as Bumrah slips in a slower cutter that sneaks past the inside edge to make a mess of the wickets!

33.5 - 1 run, Bumrah pitches it full outside off and Shadab drives to cover and gets off the mark.

33.4 - 1 run, full onto the pads this time and Rizwan flicks to deep square leg.

33.3 - No run, third dot on the trot as Rizwan pushes to mid-off.

33.2 - No run, again attacks the stumps but Rizwan isn't taking any risks.

33.1 - No run, Bumrah starts with a length delivery onto the stumps and Rizwan defends.

Rohit smells blood and immediately brings Jasprit Bumrah [4.0-1-14-0] back into the attack.

Shadab Khan, right handed bat, is the new batter at the crease.

Over 35: Pakistan 170/6

34.6 - No run, Shadab defends uppishly towards mid-on.

34.5 - 1 run, now Nawaz flicks through midwicket to get off the mark.

34.4 - No run, beaten! Nawaz looks to flick but misses the ball completely.

34.3 - No run, Nawaz offers a solid block outside off.

34.2 - 1 run, Shadab reads the googly and nudges it to square leg.

34.1 - No run, floated up by Kuldeep and Shadab defends.

Mohammad Nawaz, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

Team India have their tails up at Ahmedabad!

Over 36: Pakistan 172/7

35.6 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Hasan flicks to mid-on to get off the mark.

35.5 - No run, now a pacy yorker onto the pads and again Hasan manages to jam it out.

35.4 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps again from Bumrah and Hasan blocks it out.

35.3 - No run, full onto the stumps to Hasan who manages to defend.

The Pakistan tail is exposed now as Hasan Ali, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

35.2 - WICKET! Shadab Khan b Bumrah 2 (5)

Unplayable from Bumrah! He is bowling in full flow now! Bumrah lands it on a good length outside off and gets it to nip away off the seam, beating the outside edge and hits the top of the bails! Shadab is shocked as he barely had time to react to that.

India well and truly on top of things at the moment.

35.1 - 1 run, Bumrah comes from round the wicket to Nawaz who punches to point.

Over 37: Pakistan 174/7

36.6 - 1 run, Nawaz drives the full delivery to long-on to retain strike.

36.5 - No run, tossed up outside off and Nawaz defends.

36.4 - No run, sharp bounce and turn from Kuldeep as the ball hits Nawaz on the gloves but lands safely at silly point. He's looking dangerous with every passing delivery now.

36.3 - No run, tossed up to Nawaz who defends.

36.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Hasan drives to long-off for a single.

36.1 - No run, Kuldeep starts with a googly down leg and Hasan blocks it to the on-side.

Over 38: Pakistan 176/7

37.6 - No run, Bumrah ends with a lethal yorker that Hasan manages to dig out.

37.5 - No run, length delivery down leg and Bumrah hits Hasan on the pads. There are muted appeals for LBW but it's sliding down leg.

37.5 - Wide! Bumrah fires it well wide down leg.

37.4 - No run, slower short delivery from Bumrah and Hasan ducks under it.

37.3 - No run Bumrah gets it to nip back in and Hasan just about gets his bat down in time.

37.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Hasan pushes to cover.

37.1 - 1 run, Bumrah starts with a length delivery down leg and Nawaz misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.

Over 39: Pakistan 182/7

38.6 - 1 run, Hasan hangs back and flicks through midwicket for a quick single.

38.5 - No run, Hasan leans forward and defends towards cover.

38.4 - No run, full down leg this time and Hasan clips it to square leg.

38.3 - Edged & FOUR! Jadeja fires it outside off and Hasan gets a thick edge that just flies past Rohit at first slip to the boundary.

38.2 - No run, fired onto the stumps and Hasan defends.

38.1 - 1 run, loopy delivery down leg from Jadeja and Nawaz flicks for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja [7.0-0-29-0] comes back into the attack. Can he open his account for today?

Over 40: Pakistan 187/8

39.6 - WICKET! Nawaz c Bumrah b Hardik Pandya 4 (14)

Hardik strike again! Length delivery onto the stumps and Nawaz looks to launch it over the bowler but doesn't connect cleanly and only picks out Bumrah who makes no mistake at mid-off.

Again the stands erupt in a mighty roar as another Pakistani batter walks back.

39.5 - No run, slower short delivery from Hardik and Nawaz ducks as the ball barely carries to KL Rahul.

39.4 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Nawaz defends safely.

39.3 - No run, Nawaz blocks out the back of length delivery.

39.2 - 1 run, Hardik responds with a nasty short ball that Hasan just about manages to pull for a single.

39.1 - FOUR! Hasan dances down the pitch and slaps it straight past Hardik to welcome the change in bowling.

Hardik Pandya [4.0-0-28-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 41: Pakistan 189/9

40.6 - No run, length delivery outside off and Rauf pushes to cover.

40.5 - 2 runs, full down leg and Rauf tickles it past the keeper to get off the mark.

40.4 - No run, again Rauf defends back towards Jadeja.

40.3 - No run, another straight delivery onto the stumps and Rauf pushes it back to Jadeja.

40.2 - No run, flatter delivery to Rauf who defends.

Haris Rauf, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

40.1 - WICKET! Hasan Ali c Shubman Gill b Jadeja 12 (19)

Jadeja tosses it up to Hasan Ali who goes for the big slog sweep but barely gets under the shot as it flies high over the pitch off the top-edge and into the grateful palms of Gill at mid-on.

Pakistan are crumbling under pressure here.

Shaheen Afridi, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

Over 42: Pakistan 190/9

41.6 - 1 run, this time Afridi gets low and manages to pull to retain strike.

41.5 - No run, Afridi flicks the back of length delivery straight to midwicket.

41.4 - No run, slower off-cutter from Hardik and Afridi pushes it back to him.

41.3 - No run, Hardik bangs it short and Afridi ducks under it.

41.2 - No run, length delivery and Afridi looks to slog but only connects with the toe-end.

41.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Hardik and Afridi defends.

Over 42.5: Pakistan 191/all-out

42.5 - WICKET! Haris Rauf lbw b Jadeja 2 (6)

Jadeja seals up the innings! Rauf looks to sweep but is well beaten as it hits him on the pads. The Umpire isn't convinced but India opt for the review! Three reds show up on the screen and Pakistan have been bowled out for just 191!

42.4 - 1 run, Afridi skips down the track and gets a thick inside edge when looking to heave.

42.3 - No run, Afridi pushes the length delivery back to Jadeja.

42.2 - No run, loud appeals for LBW as Afridi misses with the reverse sweep but the umpire isn't interested. It's sliding down leg and India don't review.

42.1 - No run, full onto the stumps by Jadeja and Afridi defends.

Jadeja to bowl out now.

India need 192 to win!

What a spectacular bowling performance it has been from India. Five bowlers took two wickets each which underlines how it was an all-round performance from the Indian bowlers.

Jasprit Bumrah (2/19) was the most economical while Mohammed Siraj (2/50) and Hardik Pandya (2/34) were a tad bit expensive if we have to pick bones out of that performance.

The spinners Kuldeep Yadav (2/35) and Ravindra Jadeja (2/38) were simply superb as Pakistan crumbled under pressure.

Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49) stitched a good partnership for Pakistan but the team were too heavily reliant on the duo which can be seen in how the batters folded after that partnership was broken.

Kuldeep Yadav says it's a tricky surface to bat on!

The wicket was a bit slow. We were focusing on the length. They were not attacking too much so I was just focusing on my pace and my variations. I was bowling very well. Not too much width because of the field restrictions. They weren't trying too much. Rizwan didn't sweep me a lot so I wanted to make him play the bad shot. I've been watching Saud Shakeel the last couple of games and he'd been trying to sweep a lot. He thought that ball was slow but it skidded on. Unbelievable to play in front of this crowd. This atmosphere is crazy, playing against Pakistan and seeing close to 90,000 people here.

Kuldeep Yadav (2/35)

All set for the run chase!

It's not over yet! Even though India have restricted Pakistan to what can be considered a below-par total, they still have to face this talented pace attack.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill walk out to open the batting. Shaheen Afridi has the new ball for the first over.

Over 1: India 10/0

0.6 - No run, Afridi pitches it full outside off and Rohit defends. Good solid start from India.

0.5 - 1 run, Gill charges out but Afridi dishes out a low full toss that deflects off the pads for a leg bye.

0.4 - No run, Gill now looks to flick but gets a big leading edge that lands at cover.

0.3 - FOUR! Well Gill seems to have recovered well from his illness as he drives the full delivery past mid-off to get off the mark.

0.2 - 1 run, Full outside off now and Rohit opens his bat face to steer to third man.

0.1 - FOUR! Full onto the pads and Rohit makes his intentions clear as he flicks it over midwicket to find the ropes.

Over 2: India 22/0

1.6 - FOUR! Hasan strays onto the pads now and Gill just helps it along for a third boundary of the over.

Gill is in full flow here as India come racing out of the blocks.

1.5 - FOUR! Beautiful timing again from Gill as he uses the width to drive it through the gap at cover.

1.4 - No run, wide outside off and Gill again leaves for the keeper.

1.3 - FOUR! What beautiful timing from Gill as he punches the length delivery through the gap past mid-off.

1.2 - No run, short outside off and Gill cracks it hard but only finds cover.

1.1 - No run, good away movement from Hasan as Gill shoulders arms.

Hasan Ali, right-arm fast medium, will bowl from the other end.

Over 3: India 23/1

2.6 - No run, Kohli drives the full delivery to mid-off.

Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

2.5 - WICKET! Shubman Gill c Shadab Khan b Shaheen Afridi 16 (11)

Width on offer and Gill goes for the cut but he doesn't keep it down this time and picks out Shadab at point who takes a sharp catch with both hands extended high over his head.

Gill is livid for throwing away his wicket but the noise in the stadium goes up a notch as Kohli walks out.

2.4 - No run, length delivery outside off and Gill punches to cover.

2.3 - 1 run, slower delivery from Afridi and Rohit mistimes the flick to send the ball flying over midwicket.

2.2 - No run, full outside off now and Rohit defends back to Afridi.

2.1 - No run, Rohit looks to heave against the full delivery but doesn't time the shot as it lands short of mid-on.

Over 4: India 31/1

3.6 - No run, short outside off and this time Rohit defends towards cover.

3.5 - FOUR! Too full from Hasan and Rohit flicks it expertly through the gap at midwicket.

3.4 - No run, Hasan slips in a slower delivery that Rohit defends.

3.3 - No run, lucky! Rohit looks to defend but the ball stays low and just hits the toe-end of the bat.

3.2 - FOUR! Short outside off and Rohit cashes in as he slices it powerfully past a diving backward point fielder.

3.1 - No run, Hasan starts with a short delivery to Rohit who blocks it out.

Over 5: India 38/1

4.6 - FOUR! Beautiful from Kohli this time as Afridi pitches it full outside off and Kohli brings out the cover drive to send it racing to the boundary.

4.5 - No run, full onto the stumps from Afridi which keeps low but Kohli safely defends.

4.5 - Wide! Afridi pitches it well down leg and has reload.

4.4 - 1 run, streaky outside edge from Rohit to third man as he looks to drive.

4.3 - No run, slower delivery from Afridi and Rohit watchfully pushes back to the bowler.

4.2 - No run, Afridi angles it across Rohit who looks to pull but can't beat midwicket.

4.1 - 1 runs, full from Afridi and Kohli drives it straight down the ground to get off the mark.

Over 6: India 39/1

5.6 - No run, Hasan finishes with a clever slow ball and it's an excellent over for Pakistan as just 1 run comes off it.

5.5 - No run, Kohli plays it late again but can't beat the fielder at cover this time.

5.4 - No run, another good punch from Kohli but Hasan cuts it off with a dive.

5.3 - No run, Kohli steps across and looks to punch but again can't beat the man at mid-off.

5.2 - No run, short to Kohli who can't beat the man at mid-off.

5.1 - 1 run, streaky! Rohit drives it back uppishly to Hasan who dives across but it doesn't stick.

Over 7: India 54/1

6.6 - No run, Afridi ends with a slower ball and Kohli flicks it to midwicket.

6.5 - FOUR! Beautiful timing from Kohli as he drives on the up to send it racing through extra covers this time.

6.4 - FOUR! Afridi bangs it short to Kohli who pulls along the ground to find the ropes at midwicket.

6.3 - 1 run, Rohit punches powerfully towards point and the fielder does well to prevent the boundary.

6.2 - No run, short outside off this time and Rohit dabs to third man.

6.1 - SIX! Afridi bangs it short to Rohit who gets in position and pulls handsomely over long leg and into the stands.

Over 8: India 63/1

7.6 - 1 run, Rohit flicks the flighted delivery through midwicket for a single.

7.5 - No run, Rohit looks to sweep now but misses as it hits his pads.

7.4 - SIX! Now Rohit gives Nawaz the charge and launches the loopy delivery high over midwicket for a maximum.

7.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rohit defends.

7.2 - 1 run, flatter onto the stumps and Kohli punches it past Nawaz to long-off.

7.1 - 1 run, Nawaz starts with a short delivery onto the stumps and Rohit clips it for a single.

Babar Azam turns to spin now as Mohammad Nawaz, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 9: India 77/1

8.6 - No run, the Hitman now takes a break and defends safely.

8.5 - SIX! Simply excellent from Rohit as he spots the slower delivery and connects beautifully with the lofted drive to send it flying over cover for another maximum. That's the fourth SIX from Rohit in this innings.

8.4 - 1 run, Kohli looks to punch but it comes off the inside edge to midwicket for a quick single.

8.3 - 1 run, Rohit drives to mid-on and pushes for a risky single. Kohli takes off late but manages to make up ground with a dive. A direct-hit would've meant trouble for Kohli.

8.2 - SIX! This is dominant cricket from Rohit as he skips out and launches the length delivery high over long-on! It's not easy to hit Rauf like that but Rohit makes it look so easy!

8.1 - No run, short from Rauf to start the over and Rohit defends.

Change in the pace department as well with Haris Rauf, right-arm fast, brought into the attack.

Over 10: India 79/2

9.6 - No run, Iyer leaves the short delivery for the keeper.

Shreyas Iyer, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

9.5 - WICKET! Kohli c Nawaz b Hasan Ali 16 (18)

Short outside off and Kohli looks to muscle it over mid-on but mistimes the shot as it loops off the bat and Nawaz makes no mistake. The crowd is momentarily silenced as Kohli drops his head and walks back.

9.4 - No run, length delivery outside off and Kohli taps it to point.

9.3 - 1 run, slower delivery from Hasan and Rohit dabs it to third man.

9.2 - 1 run, Now Kohli plays on the back foot as he punches through cover for a single.

9.1 - No run, Kohli steps out but only defends to the leg-side as Hasan bangs it short.

Hasan Ali [3.0-0-21-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 11: India 81/2

10.6 - 1 run, Rauf bangs it short and Iyer mistimes the pull but it lands safely at square leg.

10.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Iyer defends back to the bowler. Rauf collects the ball and fires a throw at the stumps forcing Iyer to take cover. That just incites the crowds who let out a big roar.

10.4 - No run, Rauf bangs it short and Iyer leaves it for the keeper.

10.3 - No run, beauty! Rauf nails the yorker and Iyer just about manages to dig it out and then guides the bouncing ball away from the stumps.

10.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Iyer defends back towards Rauf.

10.1 - 1 run, Rauf strays onto the pads and Rohit flicks to fine leg for a single.

Over 12: India 88/2

11.6 - No run, full onto the pads and Rohit defends towards mid-on.

11.5 - 1 run, Hasan bangs it short to Iyer who pulls it through square leg for a single.

11.4 - No run, slower off-cutter from Hasan and Iyer defends.

11.3 - 1 run, back of length delivery to Rohit who just taps it to cover for a quick single.

11.2 - 1 run, Iyer slices it through the off-side this time to rotate strike.

11.1 - FOUR! Hasan starts with a short delivery and this time Iyer nails the pull to send it racing along square leg.

Over 13: India 96/2

12.6 - 1 run, short outside off to Rohit who plays with soft hands for a quick single to move on to 49* now.

12.5 - 1 run, back of length delivery outside off and Iyer punches to point where a misfield lets them grab a single.

12.4 - 1 run, slower short delivery from Rauf and Rohit pulls it powerfully but it's towards the man at deep square leg.

12.3 - 1 run, Rauf attacks him with the short ball again and Iyer connects well with the pull for a quick single.

12.2 - No run, length delivery outside off now and Iyer punches it to mid-off.

12.1 - FOUR! Rauf strays onto the pads and Iyer gets a tickle onto the ball to send it racing to the fine leg fence.

Over 14: India 101/2 - FIFTY up for Rohit! 50* (36)

13.6 - 1 run, full outside off and Rohit drives to cover for an easy single.

13.5 - 1 run, Iyer cuts hard to send it racing to sweeper cover.

13.4 - 1 run, Shadab drifts onto the pads and Rohit flicks to midwicket.

13.3 - No run, Rohit punches powerfully to cover but it's well fielded.

13.2 - 1 run, Iyer drives the tossed up delivery to long-off.

13.1 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Rohit! 50* (36)

The Indian captain brings up his half-century in quick time as he drives Shadab to long-on for a single. It's been a scintillating innings so far from Rohit and India will hope he converts this into yet another World Cup hundred.

Shadab Khan, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack.

Over 15: India 111/2

14.6 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Iyer drives to long-off for a quick single.

14.5 - No run, back of length delivery from Rauf and Iyer just defends back to the bowler.

14.4 - No run, full outside off and Iyer drives it down the ground but Rauf gets a hand to it.

14.3 - 1 run, short outside off and Rohit dabs it to third man for an easy single.

14.2 - 2 runs, Rohit now leans forward and flicks through the gap at midwicket.

14.1 - SIX! Short ball from Rauf and Rohit nails the pull yet again as he sends it flying into the stands over backward square leg. That's a fifth SIX by the Hitman tonight.

Over 16: India 116/2

15.6 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Rohit defends to midwicket.

15.5 - No run, Rohit drives the full delivery to cover and denies the quick single.

15.4 - No run, Short outside off and Rohit cuts again but this time backward point cuts it off.

15.3 - FOUR! Short outside off from Shadab and Rohit rocks back to cut powerfully past backward point.

15.2 - No run, tossed up to Rohit who digs it out back to the bowler.

15.1 - 1 run, Shadab tosses it up to Iyer who looks to drive but gets a thick edge to third man.

Over 17: India 118/2

16.6 - 1 run, loopy delivery to Rohit who drives to long-on to retain strike.

16.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and again Rohit defends to cover.

16.4 - No run, tossed up to Rohit who pushes it gently to cover.

16.3 - 1 run, Nawaz slides onto the pads and Iyer flicks it to fine leg.

16.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Iyer drives to cover where the fielder cuts it off.

16.1 - No run, Iyer tucks the length delivery to midwicket but Rohit says no to the risky single.

Mohammad Nawaz [1.0-0-9-0] comes back into the attack,

Over 18: India 126/2

17.6 - 1 run, full outside off and Iyer drives to backward point for a single.

17.5 - No run, Iyer cuts hard at the shorter delivery but it's well fielded at cover.

17.4 - No run, quicker delivery from Shadab and Iyer looks to cut but misses.

17.3 - SIX! Shadab tosses it up to Iyer who launches it high back over the bowler's head for a maximum!

17.2 - No run, Iyer drives down the ground and Shadab does brilliantly to cut off any runs.

17.1 - 1 run, short from Shadab and Rohit slices it past cover.

Over 19: India 129/2

18.6 - 1 run, Iyer drives along the ground to long-off for an easy single.

18.5 - 1 run, Nawaz tosses it up to Rohit who drives to long-on.

18.4 - 1 run, shorter outside off and Iyer cuts through cover for a single.

18.3 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and again Iyer defends.

18.2 - No run, floats it up again and Iyer pushes it back to Nawaz.

18.1 - No run, loopy from Nawaz and Iyer gets a risky outside edge that falls short of the man at point.

Over 20: India 142/2

19.6 - SIX! The Hitman goes big again as he launches the low full toss high into the stands over midwicket.

19.5 - FOUR! Too full from Shadab and now Rohit brings out the sweep to send it racing past a diving Afridi at fine leg.

19.4 - No run, Rohit slices it powerfully towards backward point but it's well cut off by Babar.

19.3 - 2 runs, Rohit rocks back and pulls but it only comes off the toe-end of the bat for two.

19.2 - No run, full outside off from Shadab and Rohit looks to drive but is beaten.

19.1 - 1 run, Iyer dances down the track to Shadab an flicks it full to long-on.

Over 21: India 154/2

India need just 38 runs from 29 overs to win.

20.6 - 1 run, Rohit skips out and punches to long-off for a single. He moves on to 85* now.

20.5 - No run, Rohit nudges to midwicket but the fielder cuts off the single.

20.4 - FOUR! Lethal batting from Rohit as he makes room and cuts fiercely to beat a diving Imam at sweeper cover.

20.3 - No run, slower and loopy to Rohit who defends.

20.2 - 1 run, full outside off and Iyer pushes past cover for a single.

20.1 - SIX! Beautiful hitting from Iyer now as he launches the loopy delivery high and straight down the ground for a maximum.

Over 22: India 157/3

21.6 - 1 run, Iyer tucks if off the pads to deep square leg for an easy single.

21.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rahul offers a solid block.

KL Rahul, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

21. 4 - WICKET! Rohit c Iftikhar Ahmed b Shaheen Afridi 86 (63)

No century for the Indian captain today as Afridi strikes! Afridi slips in a slower off-cutter and Rohit is early into the shot as he sends it looping straight into the hands of the man at short midwicket. A wonderful innings from Rohit comes to an end but he leaves his team within sight of victory.

21.3 - 1 run, Iyer drives to mid-off and pushes for a quick single. Good running between the wickets by both batters.

21.2 - No run, short to Iyer who defends with soft hands.

21.1 - 1 run, Afridi starts with a slower off-cutter and Rohit flicks for a single.

Shaheen Afridi [4.0-0-32-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 23: India 161/3

22.6 - 1 run, Iyer walks out and punches past Nawaz to long-off.

22.5 - 1 run, Rahul skips down the track and drives to long-off.

22.4 - No run, Nazaw fires it flat outside off and Rahul cuts but can't get past backward point.

22.3 - 1 run, Iyer opens his stance and slaps it past Nawaz for a single.

22.2 - 1 run, full outside off and Rahul pushes it past a diving fielder at cover.

22.1 - No run, Nawaz tosses it up to Rahul who defends to cover.

Over 24: India 162/3

23.6 - No run, full outside off and Rahul looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge to point.

23.5 - No run, slower off-cutter from Afridi and Rahul only pushes to the man at cover.

23.4 - No run, full to Rahul who drives to mid-off.

23.3 - 1 run, Afridi strays onto the pads and Iyer flicks to square leg.

23.2 - No run, closer to the stumps this time and Iyer pushes it back to Afridi.

23.1 - No run, full outside off from Afridi and Iyer defends to mid-off.

Over 25: India 165/3

India need just 27 runs from 25 overs to win.

24.6 - 1 run, Iyer too comes down the track and flicks it to long-on.

24.5 - 1 run, Rahul skips out and flicks towards long-on to rotate strike.

24.4 - 1 run, too full from Nawaz and Iyer drives to long-off.

24.3 - No run, risky! Iyer drives it uppishly towards cover but it lands just short of the man there.

24.2 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps now and Iyer cuts it to point.

24.1 - No run, Nawaz fires it onto the stumps and Iyer defends.

Another dominant performance tonight from the 'Hitman'

Rohit Sharma celebrates after scoring a half century during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad.

Over 26: India 168/3

25.6 - No run, beauty! Rauf gets the ball to nip away slightly as Rahul goes for the drive but is beaten.

25.5 - 1 run, length delivery outside off that Iyer punches to sweeper cover.

25.4 - No run, slower delivery outside off and Iyer pushes it to cover.

25.3 - 2 runs, now Iyer meets the full delivery with a well-timed drive to long-off for two.

25.2 - No run, width on offer from Rauf but Iyer can't get it past cover.

25.1 - No run, Rauf starts with a length delivery that Iyer drives to cover.

Haris Rauf [4.0-0-34-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 27: India 170/3

26.6 - No run, full from Nawaz and Iyer looks to cut but only chops it into the pitch.

26.5 - 1 run, the ball stays low and Rahul does well to slice it to sweeper cover.

26.4 - No run, full down leg and Rahul pushes it back to Nawaz.

26.3 - No run, Rahul walks down the track and flicks to mid-on.

26.2 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Iyer flicks for an easy single.

26.1 - No run, Nawaz starts with a half-tracker and Iyer looks to cut but doesn't get it past backward point.

Over 28: India 176/3

27.6 - 1 run, slower off-cutter from Rauf and Iyer cuts it to sweeper cover.

27.5 - 1 run, Rahul reaches out and dabs it to third man for a single.

27.4 - 2 runs, excellent timing from Rahul as he punches the full delivery into the gap at extra cover.

27.3 - 1 run, Iyer tucks the full delivery down to square leg.

27.2 - 1 run, Rahul leans forward and drives through the gap at covers.

27.1 - No run, full onto the pads from Rahul and Rahul drives it to mid-on.

Over 29: India 182/3

Just 10 runs needed from 126 balls now.

28.6 - No run, Iyer just dabs the slower delivery to the off-side.

28.5 - 1 run, Rahul skips out and cuts the ball to sweeper cover.

28.4 - No run, Nawaz fires it onto the stumps and Rahul defends to cover.

28.3 - No run, Rahul looks to make room but Nawaz cleverly follows him with the ball.

28.2 - FOUR! Rahul dances down the track and drives powerfully to long-off where a misfield sees it escape for four.

28.1 - 1 run, Nawaz fires it onto the stumps and Iyer punches to long-on.

Over 30: India 186/3

29.6 - No run, shorter into the body now and again Rahul drops it into the pitch. Just 6 runs needed for victory!

29.5 - No run, back of length outside off now and Rahul stands tall to block.

29.4 - No run, Hasan goes full onto the stumps and Rahul defends.

29.3 - No run, full onto the off-stump and Rahul drives to long-off.

29.2 - FOUR! Good use of the feet as Rahul skips out and flicks it past the man at mid-on.

29.1 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Rahul pushes it back to Hasan.

Hasan Ali [5.0-0-30-1] comes back into the attack

Over 30.3: India 192/3 - FIFTY up for Iyer! 53* (62)

30.3 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Iyer! 53* (62)

Iyer seals the win in style as he lifts it straight back over Nawaz for a one-bounce four that seals the win and brings up his half-century!

30.2 - 1 run, full onto the leg-stump and Rahul chips it over cover for a run.

30.1 - 1 run, Nawaz tosses it up to Iyer who tucks it to square leg.

India win by 7 wickets!

What an emphatic victory this has been from India. The bowling department did their job beautifully to restrict Pakistan to just 191/10.

The batters then came out all guns blazing as captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with 86 off just 63 balls. Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 53* as alongside KL Rahul 19* he carried India across the finish line with 7 wickets and 117 balls to spare.

Not only is this a huge victory against their arch-rivals, but this win also fires India to the top of the table, giving their Net Run Rate a good boost.

Jasprit Bumrah is adjudged the Player of the Match for his spectacular spell of 2/19

It felt good. Usually you try to analyse the wicket as soon as possible. We realised the wicket is on the slower side so we wanted to bowl hard lengths. We were trying to make it as difficult as possible. (On how he reads pitches quickly and understands what lengths work) Just being aware I guess. I used to ask a lot of questions when I was young and that helps me now. Now I'm experienced. In my younger days they (seniors) were used to being troubled by me sometimes (with questions), but it helps to read the wicket and try different options. (On the slower ball to get rid of Rizwan) We were bowling in the middle overs and I saw Jaddu's ball was turning, not too much but a little bit. I count my slower ball as a spinner's slower ball, one of those days where it came off. (On the ball that got Shadab) Little phase where there was reverse swing, one of the occasions when the white ball was reverse swinging.

Jasprit Bumrah (2/19)

Babar Azam says his bowlers haven't been up to the mark with the new ball

We started well, with a good partnership between Imam and me. We just planned to play normal cricket and build partnerships. Suddenly there was a collapse and we could not finish well. Not good for us, the way we started, our target was 280-290 but the collapse cost us. The total was not good. We are not up to the mark with the new ball. The way Rohit played, was an outstanding innings. We just tried to take wicket, but that didn't happen.

Babar Azam (Pakistan Captain)

Rohit Sharma isn't getting too carried away by this win

The bowlers were the ones today as well who set the game up for us. I don't think it was a 190 pitch. At one stage we were looking at 280. The way they showed grit says a lot. That is something we pride ourselves in. Whoever gets the ball does the job. We've got 6 individuals who can do the job with the ball. My job as a captain is important there as well. It's to read the conditions and figure out who's the right guy to do the job. It's only because the guys - before entering the WC - they got a lot of runs. We were very clear what we wanted to do. Didn't want to be in two minds about who's going to bat where. All in all, it's looking good. Want to keep my fingers crossed. Don't want to get too excited. Don't want to get too low as well. Want to stay balanced. Keep calm and keep moving forward. Every opposition we come up against are all quality. You have to play well on that particular day, and that's what we're looking at.

Rohit Sharma (India Captain)

What next for both teams?

India will look to maintain their hold on top spot on the ICC World Cup 2023 Points Table as they travel to Pune next to take on Bangladesh on October 19.

Pakistan will look to put this performance behind them as they travel to Bengaluru where they will face Australia on October 20.

That's it from us for tonight!

Join us again tomorrow as we bring you all the action from England vs Afghanistan which is slated to start at 2 PM at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

Hope the Team India fans celebrate responsibly and enjoy your weekend! Goodbye and goodnight for now!