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DUBAI: The Dubai police cavalry unit was called for the big show of the champions Trophy-India versus Pakistan. But the stadium was only half full when the first ball was balled on Sunday afternoon. The fans flooded in by the time lights came on and that's when the predominantly Indian spectators were treated by their batters, their fireworks exhibition taming Pakistan yet again in an ICC world event.
DUBAI: The Dubai police cavalry unit was called for the big show of the champions Trophy-India versus Pakistan. But the stadium was only half full when the first ball was balled on Sunday afternoon. The fans flooded in by the time lights came on and that's when the predominantly Indian spectators were treated by their batters, their fireworks exhibition taming Pakistan yet again in an ICC world event.
Led by Virat Kohli's unbeaten 100, India chased down 241 in 42.3 overs, taking their ICC ODI events head to head record with Pakistan to 11-3. It also gives big fillip to their semi- final hopes. A New Zealand win against the Bangladesh on Monday will see them through.
It proved to another hyped up India-Pakistan encounter watched by film stars, dignitaries and many of India's young T20 team members. But it failed to live up to the billing. Host Pakistan's second successive loss the competition has left them staring at the exit door.
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