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17:05 Kohli's century lifts India to victory vs Pakistan
INDIA WIN BY 76 RUNS!!!
Pak 224-all out (47 overs ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Mohit ends the match as Sohail is caught by Yadav for seven on the leg side as Pakistan fold for 224 in 47 overs.
India win by a convincing margin of 76 runs to continue their unbeaten run against Pakistan in World Cups.
A superb bowling effort from the Indians, especially the pacers as they claimed eight wickets amongst themselves.
Shami shone with wonderful figures of four for 33 in nine overs, while Yadav and Mohit picked two wickets each.
Ashwin was India's best bowler of the day as he took one for 41 in eight overs including three maidens, while Jadeja claimed one for 56.
This is India's sixth victory against Pakistan in World Cups with previous victories coming in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2011.
Kohli is named man of the match for his wonderful innings of 107 from 126 balls, which helped India post a huge total batting first.
Pak 224-all out (47 overs ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Mohit ends the match as Sohail is caught by Yadav for seven on the leg side as Pakistan fold for 224 in 47 overs.
India win by a convincing margin of 76 runs to continue their unbeaten run against Pakistan in World Cups.
A superb bowling effort from the Indians, especially the pacers as they claimed eight wickets amongst themselves.
Shami shone with wonderful figures of four for 33 in nine overs, while Yadav and Mohit picked two wickets each.
Ashwin was India's best bowler of the day as he took one for 41 in eight overs including three maidens, while Jadeja claimed one for 56.
This is India's sixth victory against Pakistan in World Cups with previous victories coming in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2011.
Kohli is named man of the match for his wonderful innings of 107 from 126 balls, which helped India post a huge total batting first.
16:58 Misbah out for 76, Pakistan lose 9th wicket
Pak 220-9 (46 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
India's short ball policy finally works against Misbah as he mishits the pull on the leg side where Rahane completes an easy catch.
The Pakistan captain walks back after scoring 76 from 84 balls as India stand just a wicket away from another victory against Pakistan at World Cups.
Mohammed Irfan is greeted by two bouncers as he leaves it alone to give Shami a wicket-maiden. The pacer has taken of four for 35 in nine overs.
India's short ball policy finally works against Misbah as he mishits the pull on the leg side where Rahane completes an easy catch.
The Pakistan captain walks back after scoring 76 from 84 balls as India stand just a wicket away from another victory against Pakistan at World Cups.
Mohammed Irfan is greeted by two bouncers as he leaves it alone to give Shami a wicket-maiden. The pacer has taken of four for 35 in nine overs.
16:50
Pak 220-8 (45 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Misbah decides to target Jadeja as he lofts him over midwicket for a four followed by two consecutive boundaries behind square using the sweep shot to good effect to take his score to 76.
Sohail Khan, who took five wickets with the ball, needs to stay with his captain Misbah, who looks good to complete his first century in ODIs.
Yadav comes back as he tries a short ball at Sohail but he ducks under. The next ball is however pulled confidently through midwicket for a four. He continues to barrage of bouncers as Sohail is happy to let it go to get five from the over.
Misbah decides to target Jadeja as he lofts him over midwicket for a four followed by two consecutive boundaries behind square using the sweep shot to good effect to take his score to 76.
Sohail Khan, who took five wickets with the ball, needs to stay with his captain Misbah, who looks good to complete his first century in ODIs.
Yadav comes back as he tries a short ball at Sohail but he ducks under. The next ball is however pulled confidently through midwicket for a four. He continues to barrage of bouncers as Sohail is happy to let it go to get five from the over.
16:43 Pakistan lose 8th wicket, India inch closer to win
Pak 203-8 (43 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Yadav bowls a menacing bouncer to Yasir, who somehow fends it off for a single to fine leg. Another good over from Yadav, which goes for just two runs.
Yasir slog sweeps Ashwin through midwicket for a four to bring up Pakistan's 200, in the 42nd over. But he is unable to get a run from the rest of the over as Ashwin sends down another good over.
Misbah also gets his name in the wickets column as Yasir holes out a simple catch to Yadav at mid-on for 13.
Yadav bowls a menacing bouncer to Yasir, who somehow fends it off for a single to fine leg. Another good over from Yadav, which goes for just two runs.
Yasir slog sweeps Ashwin through midwicket for a four to bring up Pakistan's 200, in the 42nd over. But he is unable to get a run from the rest of the over as Ashwin sends down another good over.
Misbah also gets his name in the wickets column as Yasir holes out a simple catch to Yadav at mid-on for 13.
16:26
Pak 194-7 (40 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Jadeja bowling it full and flat to Misbah, who manages a single from the third ball before Yasir Shah takes two runs through the thirdman region for just three runs from the over.
With the Batting Powerplay done with and the field well spread now, the boundaries have again dried up.
Yadav, who replaces Shami, makes a good comeback as he concedes just four runs in his eighth over.
Misbah improvises as he reverse sweeps Jadeja behind point for a four. He then takes a single before Yasir gets one from the fifth ball.
Misbah has a huge wild swing off the last ball but is beaten and the ball passes very close to the stumps.
After 40 overs, Pakistan are 194 for seven, with 107 needed from 10 overs for victory.
Captain Misbah leading from the front with a good innings of 63 from 69 balls, while Yasir has made six.
Jadeja bowling it full and flat to Misbah, who manages a single from the third ball before Yasir Shah takes two runs through the thirdman region for just three runs from the over.
With the Batting Powerplay done with and the field well spread now, the boundaries have again dried up.
Yadav, who replaces Shami, makes a good comeback as he concedes just four runs in his eighth over.
Misbah improvises as he reverse sweeps Jadeja behind point for a four. He then takes a single before Yasir gets one from the fifth ball.
Misbah has a huge wild swing off the last ball but is beaten and the ball passes very close to the stumps.
After 40 overs, Pakistan are 194 for seven, with 107 needed from 10 overs for victory.
Captain Misbah leading from the front with a good innings of 63 from 69 balls, while Yasir has made six.
16:16
Pak 181-7 (37 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Ashwin comes back and Misbah greets him by slog sweeping over midwicket for a six. He takes two runs from the third ball before he cuts the last ball past point for a four to get 15 runs from the over.
Misbah on the attack as he lofts Shami over mid-off for a four before he gets two runs from the next ball to bring up his fifty, from 55 balls.
He then crashes a full toss through midwicket for a four as 12 come from the over to Pakistan to 181 for seven in 37 overs, having scored 44 runs for two wickets in the five overs of Powerplay.
Ashwin comes back and Misbah greets him by slog sweeping over midwicket for a six. He takes two runs from the third ball before he cuts the last ball past point for a four to get 15 runs from the over.
Misbah on the attack as he lofts Shami over mid-off for a four before he gets two runs from the next ball to bring up his fifty, from 55 balls.
He then crashes a full toss through midwicket for a four as 12 come from the over to Pakistan to 181 for seven in 37 overs, having scored 44 runs for two wickets in the five overs of Powerplay.
16:07 Shami's double strike puts India in control
Pak 154-7 (35 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Mohit continues to be miserly with the ball as he gives away just two singles in his seventh over and Jadeja concedes three singles in his next over.
Pakistan are struggling on 137 for five in 32 overs before they take the Batting Powerplay, perhaps hoping to go after the Indian bowlers and somehow inch their way back in the contest.
Shami comes back as India bring back a fast bowler to bowl in the Powerplay. Afridi gets a single from the first ball as he misses the flick on the leg side to one pitched on the pads. Misbah struggles and gets only a single from the final ball to get just two runs from the over.
Misbah makes room before he drives a full delivery from Yadav through the covers for a four. Two balls later, he flicks another over pitched delivery square on the leg side for the same result.
Two more singles make it 14 runs from the over as Pakistan look to force the issue.
Shami is lucky to be gifted as Afridi miscues a full toss on the off-side as Kohli runs back and holds on to a tough chance.
Afridi walks back for 22 from as many balls as Pakistan are reduced to 149 for six in the 35th over.
Wahab Riaz gets off the mark with a four down the leg side but is dismissed off the next ball as Dhoni completes a sharp catch.
The match seems to completely in India's grasp at the moment with Pakistan needing 147 from 15 overs for victory. The task may even be out of reach for captain Misbah, who is batting on 31 from 48 balls.
Mohit continues to be miserly with the ball as he gives away just two singles in his seventh over and Jadeja concedes three singles in his next over.
Pakistan are struggling on 137 for five in 32 overs before they take the Batting Powerplay, perhaps hoping to go after the Indian bowlers and somehow inch their way back in the contest.
Shami comes back as India bring back a fast bowler to bowl in the Powerplay. Afridi gets a single from the first ball as he misses the flick on the leg side to one pitched on the pads. Misbah struggles and gets only a single from the final ball to get just two runs from the over.
Misbah makes room before he drives a full delivery from Yadav through the covers for a four. Two balls later, he flicks another over pitched delivery square on the leg side for the same result.
Two more singles make it 14 runs from the over as Pakistan look to force the issue.
Shami is lucky to be gifted as Afridi miscues a full toss on the off-side as Kohli runs back and holds on to a tough chance.
Afridi walks back for 22 from as many balls as Pakistan are reduced to 149 for six in the 35th over.
Wahab Riaz gets off the mark with a four down the leg side but is dismissed off the next ball as Dhoni completes a sharp catch.
The match seems to completely in India's grasp at the moment with Pakistan needing 147 from 15 overs for victory. The task may even be out of reach for captain Misbah, who is batting on 31 from 48 balls.
15:46
Pak 132-5 (30 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Ashwin bowls another maiden over, his third in five overs, as Misbah is content to play it cautiously against India's No. 1 spinner.
Mohit comes back to replace Jadeja, who has taken one for 32 in six overs.
Afridi turns Ashwin on the leg side for one before Misbah flicks the third ball fine for a couple and then picks a single.
Afridi then sweeps it powerfully square on the leg side for a boundary.
Pakistan have reached 132 for five in 30 overs, needing 169 from the last 20 at 8.45 per over.
Pakistan's slim hopes rest of Afridi, who has got off to a start for 18 from 14 balls and Misbah is on the same score from 30 balls.
Ashwin bowls another maiden over, his third in five overs, as Misbah is content to play it cautiously against India's No. 1 spinner.
Mohit comes back to replace Jadeja, who has taken one for 32 in six overs.
Afridi turns Ashwin on the leg side for one before Misbah flicks the third ball fine for a couple and then picks a single.
Afridi then sweeps it powerfully square on the leg side for a boundary.
Pakistan have reached 132 for five in 30 overs, needing 169 from the last 20 at 8.45 per over.
Pakistan's slim hopes rest of Afridi, who has got off to a start for 18 from 14 balls and Misbah is on the same score from 30 balls.
15:29
Pak 119-5 (27 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
India's pacers have been very aggressive today. Yadav bowls a bouncer to new batsman Shahid Afridi, who is happy to duck under it before he gets one from the next ball.
Afridi looks keen to attack Jadeja. A short ball is pulled over midwicket for a six before he lofts the next ball over the off-side which falls short of Kohli at sweeper cover.
India's pacers have been very aggressive today. Yadav bowls a bouncer to new batsman Shahid Afridi, who is happy to duck under it before he gets one from the next ball.
Afridi looks keen to attack Jadeja. A short ball is pulled over midwicket for a six before he lofts the next ball over the off-side which falls short of Kohli at sweeper cover.
15:26
Pak 105-5 (25 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Umar Akmal is beaten by Jadeja as it turns a bit as the appeal is turned down by the on fielder but Dhoni takes the review which goes India's way.
Surprising decision by the TV umpire to overturn the on field umpire's decision as the Snickometer registered nothing but you can see a bit of deflection as the ball passes the bat but nothing convincing. Lucky wicket for India!
Akmal walks back for a duck as Pakistan slip further to be reduced to 103 for five in the 25th over.
Umar Akmal is beaten by Jadeja as it turns a bit as the appeal is turned down by the on fielder but Dhoni takes the review which goes India's way.
Surprising decision by the TV umpire to overturn the on field umpire's decision as the Snickometer registered nothing but you can see a bit of deflection as the ball passes the bat but nothing convincing. Lucky wicket for India!
Akmal walks back for a duck as Pakistan slip further to be reduced to 103 for five in the 25th over.
15:18 Yadav's double strike leaves Pakistan in tatters
Pak 102-4 (24 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Jadeja looking to rush through his overs as he gives away just a single from four deliveries. Shehzad then hits it through the covers for two runs before he gets another couple through thirdman as the fielder inside the circle half stops it for another two runs.
Dhoni makes a change as Ashwin gets a break after going for runs in his previous over and he is replaced by Yadav, who bowled a poor spell with the new ball.
He continues to pile on the pressure conceding just a single with Shehzad playing five straight dots.
Jadeja doing his role to perfection as he concedes three runs in his fourth over as Pakistan reach 101 for two in 23 overs.
The pressure finally pays off as Shehzad looks to break free but ends up hitting Yadav straight into the hands of Jadeja at point, who takes it on the second attempt.
Shehzad is dismissed for 47 from 73 balls as Pakistan are reduced to 102 for three in the 24th over.
New batsman Sohaib Maqsood last just two deliveries before he is caught at first slip for a duck as Pakistan slip further.
Jadeja looking to rush through his overs as he gives away just a single from four deliveries. Shehzad then hits it through the covers for two runs before he gets another couple through thirdman as the fielder inside the circle half stops it for another two runs.
Dhoni makes a change as Ashwin gets a break after going for runs in his previous over and he is replaced by Yadav, who bowled a poor spell with the new ball.
He continues to pile on the pressure conceding just a single with Shehzad playing five straight dots.
Jadeja doing his role to perfection as he concedes three runs in his fourth over as Pakistan reach 101 for two in 23 overs.
The pressure finally pays off as Shehzad looks to break free but ends up hitting Yadav straight into the hands of Jadeja at point, who takes it on the second attempt.
Shehzad is dismissed for 47 from 73 balls as Pakistan are reduced to 102 for three in the 24th over.
New batsman Sohaib Maqsood last just two deliveries before he is caught at first slip for a duck as Pakistan slip further.
14:59
Pak 92-2 (20 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Shehzad steers Jadeja behind point for two runs before he survives a run out chance from the final delivery of the over as he has to dive to complete the second run.
Misbah-ul-Haq attempts to sweep Ashwin off the first ball he faces but fails to make connection before he drives it to long-on for one. Ashwin finally bowls a loose delivery as Shehzad rocks back and thumps a short delivery through point for a four. He then comes down the track and lofts it over mid-on for another boundary.
After 20 overs, Pakistan are 92 for two, with another 209 runs needed from 30 overs for victory at an asking rate of 6.96.
Shehzad has recovered well after a slow start to score 42 from 61 balls, while Misbah is on one.
Shehzad steers Jadeja behind point for two runs before he survives a run out chance from the final delivery of the over as he has to dive to complete the second run.
Misbah-ul-Haq attempts to sweep Ashwin off the first ball he faces but fails to make connection before he drives it to long-on for one. Ashwin finally bowls a loose delivery as Shehzad rocks back and thumps a short delivery through point for a four. He then comes down the track and lofts it over mid-on for another boundary.
After 20 overs, Pakistan are 92 for two, with another 209 runs needed from 30 overs for victory at an asking rate of 6.96.
Shehzad has recovered well after a slow start to score 42 from 61 balls, while Misbah is on one.
14:53 Sohail out for 36, Pakistan lose 2nd wicket
Pak 79-2 (18 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Ashwin's second over is easily milked for five singles by the two batsmen following which the two teams take a drinks break.
We will have spin from both ends now as Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack. Sohail punches a short ball through the covers for three runs to get seven runs from the over.
Ashwin bowls a tight over to Sohail, who ends up edging the last ball to Raina at first slip to fall for 36.
A wicket maiden for Ashwin, who has superb figures of one for five in three overs including two maidens.
Ashwin's second over is easily milked for five singles by the two batsmen following which the two teams take a drinks break.
We will have spin from both ends now as Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack. Sohail punches a short ball through the covers for three runs to get seven runs from the over.
Ashwin bowls a tight over to Sohail, who ends up edging the last ball to Raina at first slip to fall for 36.
A wicket maiden for Ashwin, who has superb figures of one for five in three overs including two maidens.
14:43 Shehzad, Sohail steady Pakistan after early wicket
Pak 67-1 (15 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Shehzad comes down the track and heaves Mohit over midwicket for a four to break the shackles. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
Raina is taken off after just one work and he makes way for regular off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. He starts with a maiden over as Shehzad struggles to get the runs and even rotating the strike is proving to be difficult.
Shehzad looking to break free as he clobbers a slower ball from Mohit over mid-off for a four before he lofts the last ball but fails to make proper connection for two runs.
After 15 overs Pakistan are 67 for one, needing 234 runs from 35 overs for victory at an asking rate of 6.68. Sohail is batting fluently on 28 from 36 balls, while Shehzad has struggled to rotate the strike for 26 from 45 balls.
Shehzad comes down the track and heaves Mohit over midwicket for a four to break the shackles. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
Raina is taken off after just one work and he makes way for regular off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. He starts with a maiden over as Shehzad struggles to get the runs and even rotating the strike is proving to be difficult.
Shehzad looking to break free as he clobbers a slower ball from Mohit over mid-off for a four before he lofts the last ball but fails to make proper connection for two runs.
After 15 overs Pakistan are 67 for one, needing 234 runs from 35 overs for victory at an asking rate of 6.68. Sohail is batting fluently on 28 from 36 balls, while Shehzad has struggled to rotate the strike for 26 from 45 balls.
14:27
Pak 53-1 (12 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Mohit doing an excellent job with the ball, bowling to his field. He concedes just a single in the 11th over and his figures now read seven runs from three overs.
Part-timer Suresh Raina comes into the attack. This could be the ideal opportunity for Pakistan to break the shackles and get the momentum back.
A short wide delivery is punched by Shehzad through the covers for two runs and he repeats the shot off the next delivery for the same result to get six runs from the over.
Mohit doing an excellent job with the ball, bowling to his field. He concedes just a single in the 11th over and his figures now read seven runs from three overs.
Part-timer Suresh Raina comes into the attack. This could be the ideal opportunity for Pakistan to break the shackles and get the momentum back.
A short wide delivery is punched by Shehzad through the covers for two runs and he repeats the shot off the next delivery for the same result to get six runs from the over.
14:19
Pak 46-1 (10 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Shami bowling a lot of bouncers as Shehzad ducks under another quick short ball but he pulls the next one with a great deal of conviction through midwicket for a four.
Shami loses his radar as he bowls a wide outside the off-stump as the scoreboard keeps rattling along for Pakistan, who reach 44 for one in eight overs.
Raina makes a good stop on the off-side as Sohail plays a good drive before he takes a single on the leg side. Shehzad is beaten off the last ball as Mohit gets some movement to end a good over which goes for just one.
A few tight overs as India build up the pressure as Pakistan reach 46 for one in 10 overs with just 12 coming from the last four overs.
Shehzad has struggled to get going to score 10 from 23 balls, while Sohail has stroked 23 from 28 balls.
Shami bowling a lot of bouncers as Shehzad ducks under another quick short ball but he pulls the next one with a great deal of conviction through midwicket for a four.
Shami loses his radar as he bowls a wide outside the off-stump as the scoreboard keeps rattling along for Pakistan, who reach 44 for one in eight overs.
Raina makes a good stop on the off-side as Sohail plays a good drive before he takes a single on the leg side. Shehzad is beaten off the last ball as Mohit gets some movement to end a good over which goes for just one.
A few tight overs as India build up the pressure as Pakistan reach 46 for one in 10 overs with just 12 coming from the last four overs.
Shehzad has struggled to get going to score 10 from 23 balls, while Sohail has stroked 23 from 28 balls.
14:06 Pakistan recover after early wicket vs India
Pak 39-1 (7 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Sohail looking in good touch as he drives Shami through the off-side for a couple before he ducks under a high bouncer which is called a wide. Shami then beats the left-hander with one that moves away as he comes half forward to defend.
Shami bowling some quick bouncers going high over Sohail and is called a wide for height again.
Mohit Sharma comes into the attack after three overs for 23 runs from Yadav in his first spell. He oversteps while bowling the second ball to gift away free hit which Sohail lofts over mid-on but fails to make proper connection for two runs and gets two more from the last ball through the covers.
Sohail looking in good touch as he drives Shami through the off-side for a couple before he ducks under a high bouncer which is called a wide. Shami then beats the left-hander with one that moves away as he comes half forward to defend.
Shami bowling some quick bouncers going high over Sohail and is called a wide for height again.
Mohit Sharma comes into the attack after three overs for 23 runs from Yadav in his first spell. He oversteps while bowling the second ball to gift away free hit which Sohail lofts over mid-on but fails to make proper connection for two runs and gets two more from the last ball through the covers.
13:54 Younis out for 6, Pakistan lose early wicket
Pak 28-1 (5 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Shami has been quite sharp in his first over. And he continues to bowl with good energy. A quick bouncer accounts for Younis, who is totally out of position as he first tries to duck and then looks to pull but in the end gloves it to be caught on the leg side by Dhoni for six.
Haris Sohail is the No. 3 batsman and he gets off the mark with two runs before he defends the rest of the over.
Sohail steers a wide delivery from Yadav behind point and gets a four with the thirdman fielder placed square. The left-hander flicks the fifth ball through midwicket for another boundary before he crashes the last one through the covers for the third four of the over to get 14 runs from the over and take Pakistan to 28 for one in five overs.
Shami has been quite sharp in his first over. And he continues to bowl with good energy. A quick bouncer accounts for Younis, who is totally out of position as he first tries to duck and then looks to pull but in the end gloves it to be caught on the leg side by Dhoni for six.
Haris Sohail is the No. 3 batsman and he gets off the mark with two runs before he defends the rest of the over.
Sohail steers a wide delivery from Yadav behind point and gets a four with the thirdman fielder placed square. The left-hander flicks the fifth ball through midwicket for another boundary before he crashes the last one through the covers for the third four of the over to get 14 runs from the over and take Pakistan to 28 for one in five overs.
13:43
Pak 11-0 (3 ovs) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Mohammed Shami to bowl the second over. The first ball is a bit short as it hits Shehzad on the body before he gets the next to thirdman after initially deciding to leave it. Shami looks charged up and is bowling at a quick pace as Younis is forced to defend before he takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
Younis gets Pakistan's first boundary as he flicks a full delivery from Yadav through midwicket in some style. He edges the next ball which goes past the slips to thirdman for a single.
Shehzad then slaps a wide delivery through point but is unable to beat Jadeja at point. The fifth ball is on the pads which Shehzad gets on the leg side for a couple to get seven from the over.
Mohammed Shami to bowl the second over. The first ball is a bit short as it hits Shehzad on the body before he gets the next to thirdman after initially deciding to leave it. Shami looks charged up and is bowling at a quick pace as Younis is forced to defend before he takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
Younis gets Pakistan's first boundary as he flicks a full delivery from Yadav through midwicket in some style. He edges the next ball which goes past the slips to thirdman for a single.
Shehzad then slaps a wide delivery through point but is unable to beat Jadeja at point. The fifth ball is on the pads which Shehzad gets on the leg side for a couple to get seven from the over.
13:34
Pak 2-0 (1 ov) vs India | LIVE Scorecard
Umesh Yadav makes a horror start, bowling a big short wide down the leg side to Shehzad, who easily ducks under it. He takes a single from the third ball before Younis is beaten outside the off-stump as Yadav gets one to move away enough. The veteran opener defends the last ball as just two runs come from it.
Umesh Yadav makes a horror start, bowling a big short wide down the leg side to Shehzad, who easily ducks under it. He takes a single from the third ball before Younis is beaten outside the off-stump as Yadav gets one to move away enough. The veteran opener defends the last ball as just two runs come from it.
13:29
India 300-7 (50 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
We are back for the second half of the match with Pakistan chasing a huge 301 for victory. And this is just a dream pitch for the batsmen and with India's bowlers struggling in the last few months, this could be their best opportunity to chase down this total.
Veteran Younis Khan has been promoted to open the innings along with Ahmed Shehzad with Umesh Yadav set to bowl the first over.
We are back for the second half of the match with Pakistan chasing a huge 301 for victory. And this is just a dream pitch for the batsmen and with India's bowlers struggling in the last few months, this could be their best opportunity to chase down this total.
Veteran Younis Khan has been promoted to open the innings along with Ahmed Shehzad with Umesh Yadav set to bowl the first over.
13:03
India 300-7 (50 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Kohli was instrumental in India's good show in the middle overs as he played a superb innings of 107, while Raina slammed a quickfire 74 from 56 balls. The duo put on a rampaging stand of 110 runs from 15.3 overs to take the match before Pakistan staged a great comeback with the ball in the final few overs.
It remains to be seen if India's bowlers can restrict the Pakistanis on a flat wicket, loaded with plenty of runs!
Kohli was instrumental in India's good show in the middle overs as he played a superb innings of 107, while Raina slammed a quickfire 74 from 56 balls. The duo put on a rampaging stand of 110 runs from 15.3 overs to take the match before Pakistan staged a great comeback with the ball in the final few overs.
It remains to be seen if India's bowlers can restrict the Pakistanis on a flat wicket, loaded with plenty of runs!
13:00 Kohli hits century as India post 300 vs Pak
India 300-7 (50 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Dhoni falls to the first delivery of the final over, top edging the pull and is caught at mid-off after scoring 18 from 13 balls.
Sohail Khan gets his fifth wicket as Ajinkya Rahane is beaten by the slower ball and is bowled off the very first delivery.
Three wickets in three balls for Pakistan and Sohail himself is on a hat-trick now.
Mohammed Shami is lucky to survive as a yorker is a touch wide of the stumps and he then edges a full toss to thirdman for one.
Ravi Ashwin picks a single on the leg side before Shami makes room and lofts it over point for two runs to bring up India's 300 off the final delivery.
India lost four wickets for 17 in the last three overs to lose the plot in the final few overs and ended up scoring 20-25 runs less than what they should have posted.
Sohail Khan led Pakistan's revival with five for 55 in 10 overs, while Riaz also did well towards the end to take one for 49.
Dhoni falls to the first delivery of the final over, top edging the pull and is caught at mid-off after scoring 18 from 13 balls.
Sohail Khan gets his fifth wicket as Ajinkya Rahane is beaten by the slower ball and is bowled off the very first delivery.
Three wickets in three balls for Pakistan and Sohail himself is on a hat-trick now.
Mohammed Shami is lucky to survive as a yorker is a touch wide of the stumps and he then edges a full toss to thirdman for one.
Ravi Ashwin picks a single on the leg side before Shami makes room and lofts it over point for two runs to bring up India's 300 off the final delivery.
India lost four wickets for 17 in the last three overs to lose the plot in the final few overs and ended up scoring 20-25 runs less than what they should have posted.
Sohail Khan led Pakistan's revival with five for 55 in 10 overs, while Riaz also did well towards the end to take one for 49.
12:51 Jadeja out for 3, India lose 5th wicket
India 296-5 (49 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Ravindra Jadeja attempts suicide as he drives it to the covers and sets off for a single to bring Dhoni back on strike. Infact, Pakistan have two attempts at the stumps but are unable to get a direct hit as Jadeja survives.
Dhoni can get only a single on the off-side and Jadeja does the same. Good bowling by Riaz on Dhoni's body, who is cramped for room and take just a single.
Riaz then beats Jadeja outside the off-stump with another quick delivery before he crashes his stump with the next ball, foxing the left-hander with the slower ball.
Excellent stuff from Riaz as he concedes just four runs in the 49th over to finish with one for 49 in 10 overs.
Ravindra Jadeja attempts suicide as he drives it to the covers and sets off for a single to bring Dhoni back on strike. Infact, Pakistan have two attempts at the stumps but are unable to get a direct hit as Jadeja survives.
Dhoni can get only a single on the off-side and Jadeja does the same. Good bowling by Riaz on Dhoni's body, who is cramped for room and take just a single.
Riaz then beats Jadeja outside the off-stump with another quick delivery before he crashes his stump with the next ball, foxing the left-hander with the slower ball.
Excellent stuff from Riaz as he concedes just four runs in the 49th over to finish with one for 49 in 10 overs.
12:46 Raina falls for 74 as Pakistan fight back
India 292-4 (48 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Riaz comes back as Irfan is taking off after going for runs in his previous over. The left-arm pacer continues to bowl well, conceding just four singles as Dhoni is unable to get the big hits away with India scoring just 10 runs from the last two overs.
Good disciplined bowling from Pakistan gets them the wicket of Raina, who attempts to pull Sohail Khan but ends up slicing it on the leg side. Sohail judges a high catch to perfection to send back Raina after a cracking innings of 74 from 56 balls, having hit five fours and three sixes.
Dhoni is gifted a full toss which he despatches into the stands over midwicket for his first six.
Riaz comes back as Irfan is taking off after going for runs in his previous over. The left-arm pacer continues to bowl well, conceding just four singles as Dhoni is unable to get the big hits away with India scoring just 10 runs from the last two overs.
Good disciplined bowling from Pakistan gets them the wicket of Raina, who attempts to pull Sohail Khan but ends up slicing it on the leg side. Sohail judges a high catch to perfection to send back Raina after a cracking innings of 74 from 56 balls, having hit five fours and three sixes.
Dhoni is gifted a full toss which he despatches into the stands over midwicket for his first six.
12:34 Kohli out for 107, India lose 3rd wicket
India 279-3 (46 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Sohail bowls a good yorker to Kohli, who is forced to defend it. He loses his wicket off the next ball as he throws his bat at a wide delivery but gets an edge which is gobbled up by the wicketkeeper.
Kohli walks back to a standing ovation after a superb innings of 107 from 126 balls, having hit eight fours. He put on a damaging stand of 110 runs from 15.3 overs for the third wicket with Raina as the duo changed gears effectively in the last few overs to put India on course for a huge total.
Captain Dhoni has come out with a purpose. The second ball he faces is slapped powerfully through the covers for a boundary and he picks two runs from the last ball.
Sohail bowls a good yorker to Kohli, who is forced to defend it. He loses his wicket off the next ball as he throws his bat at a wide delivery but gets an edge which is gobbled up by the wicketkeeper.
Kohli walks back to a standing ovation after a superb innings of 107 from 126 balls, having hit eight fours. He put on a damaging stand of 110 runs from 15.3 overs for the third wicket with Raina as the duo changed gears effectively in the last few overs to put India on course for a huge total.
Captain Dhoni has come out with a purpose. The second ball he faces is slapped powerfully through the covers for a boundary and he picks two runs from the last ball.
12:28
India 273-2 (45 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Pacer Sohail comes back. The first ball is short as Raina tries to flick off his hips but fails to make connection as Pakistan appeal for caught down the leg side which is turned. Misbah reviews the appeal but again it goes in favour of the batsman with no evidence of any bat on it.
Two balls later Raina gets it over the short fine leg fielder for a four and then slams the next through mid-off for the same result.
Raina then mishits the fifth ball but still manages to get it square on the leg side to make it a hat-trick of fours as India race to 259 for two in 44 overs.
Irfan comes back and he immediately comes under attack. Kohli lofts the first ball over midwicket for a four before he bowls a high full toss which is called a no-ball for height.
Raina then pulls a bouncer over the square leg region for a four before Irfan bowls another high bouncer and gets another warning. He is living on the edge, two warnings for running on the pitch and two more for bowling high full toss.
India have hammered 49 runs from the last four overs to reach 273 for two in 45 overs with Kohli on 107 and Raina on 72.
Pacer Sohail comes back. The first ball is short as Raina tries to flick off his hips but fails to make connection as Pakistan appeal for caught down the leg side which is turned. Misbah reviews the appeal but again it goes in favour of the batsman with no evidence of any bat on it.
Two balls later Raina gets it over the short fine leg fielder for a four and then slams the next through mid-off for the same result.
Raina then mishits the fifth ball but still manages to get it square on the leg side to make it a hat-trick of fours as India race to 259 for two in 44 overs.
Irfan comes back and he immediately comes under attack. Kohli lofts the first ball over midwicket for a four before he bowls a high full toss which is called a no-ball for height.
Raina then pulls a bouncer over the square leg region for a four before Irfan bowls another high bouncer and gets another warning. He is living on the edge, two warnings for running on the pitch and two more for bowling high full toss.
India have hammered 49 runs from the last four overs to reach 273 for two in 45 overs with Kohli on 107 and Raina on 72.
12:17 Kohli first Indian to hit century vs Pak in World Cup
India 245-2 (43 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Kohli takes a single from the first ball to long-on to complete his century from 119 balls. He becomes the first Indian to score a century against Pakistan in the World Cup.
Raina then swats Afridi behind square on the leg side for a six before he takes one to race to his fifty from 40 balls.
India in complete control at the moment as they reach 245 for two in 43 overs with Kohli on 101 and Raina on 50.
Kohli takes a single from the first ball to long-on to complete his century from 119 balls. He becomes the first Indian to score a century against Pakistan in the World Cup.
Raina then swats Afridi behind square on the leg side for a six before he takes one to race to his fifty from 40 balls.
India in complete control at the moment as they reach 245 for two in 43 overs with Kohli on 101 and Raina on 50.
12:10
India 235-2 (42 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Raina looking to attack Afridi as he comes down and lofts the leg-spinner over midwicket but gets just two runs as seven come from that over.
Now spin from both ends as Raina again comes down and again he gets just two runs on the leg side. But off the next ball he makes proper connection and lofts it high over midwicket for a huge six.
Kohli drives the fifth ball through the covers for a single to take his score to 99 as India get 11 runs from the over.
Raina looking to attack Afridi as he comes down and lofts the leg-spinner over midwicket but gets just two runs as seven come from that over.
Now spin from both ends as Raina again comes down and again he gets just two runs on the leg side. But off the next ball he makes proper connection and lofts it high over midwicket for a huge six.
Kohli drives the fifth ball through the covers for a single to take his score to 99 as India get 11 runs from the over.
12:04 Kohli-Raina partnership put India on top vs Pak
India 217-2 (40 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Riaz drops short and Raina, who seems to be waiting for it, pulls it over midwicket for a four. The next is pulled again but only for a single to deep square leg.
Kohli is beaten by the incoming delivery and he is lucky that it didn't take the inside edge before he takes a single from the last ball.
Irfan drifts down the leg side as Kohli helps it round the corner for a four to move into the 90s. But he manages to pull back things with just three runs from the rest of the over.
Interestingly, India not taking any undue risks in the Batting Powerplay so far. Maybe preserving their wickets to go all out in the final few overs.
Riaz to bowl the final over of the Powerplay as Pakistan decide against using spin. Raina takes a single from the first ball before Kohli does the same two balls later.
Raina then plays a controlled pull shot all along the ground to fine leg for a single and Kohli retains strike with a single from the last ball.
India managed just 25 runs from the five overs of Batting Powerplay to reach 217 for two in 40 overs.
Kohli is set for another century, having made 94 from 113 balls and Raina is on 30 from 31 balls.
India need a flurry of boundaries in the last 10 overs to get past the 300-run mark. They were unusually quite defensive in the Powerplay, which has cost them a bit of momentum.
Riaz drops short and Raina, who seems to be waiting for it, pulls it over midwicket for a four. The next is pulled again but only for a single to deep square leg.
Kohli is beaten by the incoming delivery and he is lucky that it didn't take the inside edge before he takes a single from the last ball.
Irfan drifts down the leg side as Kohli helps it round the corner for a four to move into the 90s. But he manages to pull back things with just three runs from the rest of the over.
Interestingly, India not taking any undue risks in the Batting Powerplay so far. Maybe preserving their wickets to go all out in the final few overs.
Riaz to bowl the final over of the Powerplay as Pakistan decide against using spin. Raina takes a single from the first ball before Kohli does the same two balls later.
Raina then plays a controlled pull shot all along the ground to fine leg for a single and Kohli retains strike with a single from the last ball.
India managed just 25 runs from the five overs of Batting Powerplay to reach 217 for two in 40 overs.
Kohli is set for another century, having made 94 from 113 balls and Raina is on 30 from 31 balls.
India need a flurry of boundaries in the last 10 overs to get past the 300-run mark. They were unusually quite defensive in the Powerplay, which has cost them a bit of momentum.
11:48 Kohli-Raina on the attack, India set for big score
India 200-2 (37 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect. Will India alter their tactics and go into attacking mode or will they continue to play normally?
Pacer Riaz comes back into the attack and he does well by bowling it up and right on the stumps. He bowls a tidy over conceding just four singles in the 36th over.
Irfan is back and he switches to round the wicket hoping to stay away from the danger area having been warned twice already.
Kohli takes a single from the first ball on the off-side before Raina drives the next through the covers for two runs. He plays two good shots off the next two deliveries but can't beat the fielder at point before another forceful shot is stopped at mid-on. Raina then pulls a short ball on the leg side for a single to bring up India's 200.
Just eight runs from the first two overs of the Batting Powerplay.
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect. Will India alter their tactics and go into attacking mode or will they continue to play normally?
Pacer Riaz comes back into the attack and he does well by bowling it up and right on the stumps. He bowls a tidy over conceding just four singles in the 36th over.
Irfan is back and he switches to round the wicket hoping to stay away from the danger area having been warned twice already.
Kohli takes a single from the first ball on the off-side before Raina drives the next through the covers for two runs. He plays two good shots off the next two deliveries but can't beat the fielder at point before another forceful shot is stopped at mid-on. Raina then pulls a short ball on the leg side for a single to bring up India's 200.
Just eight runs from the first two overs of the Batting Powerplay.
11:38
India 192-2 (35 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Yasir, who has been hit for 49 runs in seven overs in his first spell, makes way for Afridi. Raina slaps the first ball behind square on the off-side for a couple followed by one.
Kohli is beaten for pace as he inside edges one that goes through the vacant fine leg region where a slow-moving Irfan gives charge as Kohli and Raina picks three easy runs. Two singles from the last two balls make it 181 for two from 33 overs.
Raina and Kohli looking in ominous touch ahead of the Batting Powerplay which is just a couple of overs away.
Sohail continues as Kohli takes a single from the first ball before Raina comes down but is unable to beat the fielder at mid-off.
DROPPED! Raina then pulls a short ball as Yasir puts down another chance at deep midwicket and deflects it over the ropes for a six. This is the second catch that Yasir has put down after he dropped Kohli early on his innings. Three dropped catches by Pakistan already and it looks like these fielding lapses would hurt them deeply.
Afridi rushes through his sixth over conceding just two singles as India reach 192 for two in 35 overs with Kohli on 83 from 97 balls and Raina on 17 from as many balls.
Yasir, who has been hit for 49 runs in seven overs in his first spell, makes way for Afridi. Raina slaps the first ball behind square on the off-side for a couple followed by one.
Kohli is beaten for pace as he inside edges one that goes through the vacant fine leg region where a slow-moving Irfan gives charge as Kohli and Raina picks three easy runs. Two singles from the last two balls make it 181 for two from 33 overs.
Raina and Kohli looking in ominous touch ahead of the Batting Powerplay which is just a couple of overs away.
Sohail continues as Kohli takes a single from the first ball before Raina comes down but is unable to beat the fielder at mid-off.
DROPPED! Raina then pulls a short ball as Yasir puts down another chance at deep midwicket and deflects it over the ropes for a six. This is the second catch that Yasir has put down after he dropped Kohli early on his innings. Three dropped catches by Pakistan already and it looks like these fielding lapses would hurt them deeply.
Afridi rushes through his sixth over conceding just two singles as India reach 192 for two in 35 overs with Kohli on 83 from 97 balls and Raina on 17 from as many balls.
11:29
India 173-2 (32 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Raina gets off the mark with a single on the off-side before Kohli turns Yasir on the leg side for another run. India keep milking the leg-spinner as they pick six runs from Yasir's seventh over.
DROPPED! Part-time Sohail continues and Kohli gets another lifeline as makeshift wicketkeeper Umar Akmal puts down a regulation chance. Kohli, on 76, gets an outside edge which Akmal puts down the easy catch to get another lifeline.
Raina gets off the mark with a single on the off-side before Kohli turns Yasir on the leg side for another run. India keep milking the leg-spinner as they pick six runs from Yasir's seventh over.
DROPPED! Part-time Sohail continues and Kohli gets another lifeline as makeshift wicketkeeper Umar Akmal puts down a regulation chance. Kohli, on 76, gets an outside edge which Akmal puts down the easy catch to get another lifeline.
11:25 Dhawan run out for 71, India lose 2nd wicket
India 165-2 (30 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Pakistan introduce left-arm spinner Haris Sohail into the attack. He starts with a short ball which Kohli punches through the covers for two runs to the deep. Five easy runs from Sohail's first over as India continue to cruise in the middle overs with both batsmen in their 60s.
Yasir continues as Kohli flicks him to midwicket for two runs before he punches it down to long-on for one.
Dhawan comes down the track and lofts Shah over midwicket for a four and then drives the next through the off-side for the same result to get 12 runs from the over.
Kohli turns Sohail on the leg side and sprints back for two runs before he cuts the next past point for a four, his sixth of the innings.
Against the run of play, India lose the wicket of Dhawan, who is run out for a fluent 73, having hit seven fours and a six in 76 balls. What a waste of a wicket!
Kohli tapped it on the leg side and set for a single before changing his mind but Dhawan was already halfway down the track. He tried to retreat back but the direct hit from Misbah at short midwicket caught him short to give Pakistan a vital breakthrough.
Dhawan provided India with a solid platform as he put on 129 runs from 134 balls for the second wicket with Kohli.
Interesting, India have sent in Suresh Raina at No. 4 ahead of the in-form Ajinkya Rahane with a view to keep the left-right combination going.
Pakistan introduce left-arm spinner Haris Sohail into the attack. He starts with a short ball which Kohli punches through the covers for two runs to the deep. Five easy runs from Sohail's first over as India continue to cruise in the middle overs with both batsmen in their 60s.
Yasir continues as Kohli flicks him to midwicket for two runs before he punches it down to long-on for one.
Dhawan comes down the track and lofts Shah over midwicket for a four and then drives the next through the off-side for the same result to get 12 runs from the over.
Kohli turns Sohail on the leg side and sprints back for two runs before he cuts the next past point for a four, his sixth of the innings.
Against the run of play, India lose the wicket of Dhawan, who is run out for a fluent 73, having hit seven fours and a six in 76 balls. What a waste of a wicket!
Kohli tapped it on the leg side and set for a single before changing his mind but Dhawan was already halfway down the track. He tried to retreat back but the direct hit from Misbah at short midwicket caught him short to give Pakistan a vital breakthrough.
Dhawan provided India with a solid platform as he put on 129 runs from 134 balls for the second wicket with Kohli.
Interesting, India have sent in Suresh Raina at No. 4 ahead of the in-form Ajinkya Rahane with a view to keep the left-right combination going.
11:08
India 139-1 (27 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Irfan is warned by the umpire for running on the pitch as he encroaches the danger areas on his follow through. That is the first official warning and two more warnings and he will not be allowed to bowl again!
Kohli takes a quick single from the second ball and is hit on the body as the fielder at point attempt to hit the stumps at the non-strikers end.
Three balls later he gets another official warning and is on the threat of being called off if he gets another warning.
Kohli drives Yasir down to long-off for one before Dhawan comes down the track but can't get a run. He then turns it square on the leg side and is called back for a second by his partner. Riaz scores a direct hit from square leg but Kohli has made his crease in time.
Dhawan picks a single from the fifth ball and Kohli takes one from the last ball to take India to 139 for one in 27 overs.
Irfan is warned by the umpire for running on the pitch as he encroaches the danger areas on his follow through. That is the first official warning and two more warnings and he will not be allowed to bowl again!
Kohli takes a quick single from the second ball and is hit on the body as the fielder at point attempt to hit the stumps at the non-strikers end.
Three balls later he gets another official warning and is on the threat of being called off if he gets another warning.
Kohli drives Yasir down to long-off for one before Dhawan comes down the track but can't get a run. He then turns it square on the leg side and is called back for a second by his partner. Riaz scores a direct hit from square leg but Kohli has made his crease in time.
Dhawan picks a single from the fifth ball and Kohli takes one from the last ball to take India to 139 for one in 27 overs.
11:00
India 131-1 (25 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Pakistan need a wicket to break this partnership which has put on 88 runs so far with both Kohli and Dhawan getting half-centuries and looking good for a lot more.
As expected Pakistan bring back their premier pace bowler Irfan back for his second spell.
Irfan struggled to make an impact with the new ball in his first spell. Kohli starts with a single from the first ball on the off-side and Dhawan tucks the next to midwicket for another single.
He tries a short ball to Kohli who looks to be caught in two minds over playing the pull before deciding to offer no stroke and gets a wide. Two singles from the last two deliveries make it five runs from the over.
India have been quite positive against Yasir not letting him settle down. Dhawan continues to give him the charge as he takes a single to long-on before Kohli gets one to the same region. A single each to the two batsmen from the last two deliveries makes it four runs from the over.
At the halfway stage, India are 131 for one in 25 overs with Dhawan on 58 from 64 balls and Kohli on 54 from 66 balls. The two batsmen have put on 97 runs for the second wicket from 105 deliveries as India threaten to post a big total at this stage.
Pakistan need a wicket to break this partnership which has put on 88 runs so far with both Kohli and Dhawan getting half-centuries and looking good for a lot more.
As expected Pakistan bring back their premier pace bowler Irfan back for his second spell.
Irfan struggled to make an impact with the new ball in his first spell. Kohli starts with a single from the first ball on the off-side and Dhawan tucks the next to midwicket for another single.
He tries a short ball to Kohli who looks to be caught in two minds over playing the pull before deciding to offer no stroke and gets a wide. Two singles from the last two deliveries make it five runs from the over.
India have been quite positive against Yasir not letting him settle down. Dhawan continues to give him the charge as he takes a single to long-on before Kohli gets one to the same region. A single each to the two batsmen from the last two deliveries makes it four runs from the over.
At the halfway stage, India are 131 for one in 25 overs with Dhawan on 58 from 64 balls and Kohli on 54 from 66 balls. The two batsmen have put on 97 runs for the second wicket from 105 deliveries as India threaten to post a big total at this stage.
10:48 Kohli, Dhawan hit 50s to put India on top vs Pak
India 122-1 (23 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Kohli turns the first ball of the 23rd over from Yasir on the leg side for one before Dhawan takes one from the next ball.
Kohli jumps down the track and smashes the spinner down the ground as Irfan, at long-off, is unable to get down in time and gives away a boundary. He turns the fifth ball to short fine leg for a single to bring up his fifty, from 60 balls.
Dhawan tries to sweep the last ball but fails to make contact as the huge appeal for LBW is turned down.
Kohli turns the first ball of the 23rd over from Yasir on the leg side for one before Dhawan takes one from the next ball.
Kohli jumps down the track and smashes the spinner down the ground as Irfan, at long-off, is unable to get down in time and gives away a boundary. He turns the fifth ball to short fine leg for a single to bring up his fifty, from 60 balls.
Dhawan tries to sweep the last ball but fails to make contact as the huge appeal for LBW is turned down.
10:44 Dhawan hits fifty to put India on top vs Pakistan
India 115-1 (22 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Kohli comes down the track to leg-spinner and plays out the inside out lofted shot over the covers for a boundary to bring up India's 100. Two balls later, he rocks back and cuts one very late behind point for another four to take his score to 42.
In the next over, Dhawan takes a single to bring up his half-century from 54 balls, his 12th in ODIs. A big sigh of relief from the left-hander, who ends his run of poor scores in Australia and gets a big hug from his partner Kohli.
Kohli then takes a single on the off-side from the fourth delivery before Dhawan ducks under a short ball from the left-arm pacer. The last ball is short and wide as Dhawan smashes it past point for a boundary to take the score to 115 for one in 22 overs.
Kohli comes down the track to leg-spinner and plays out the inside out lofted shot over the covers for a boundary to bring up India's 100. Two balls later, he rocks back and cuts one very late behind point for another four to take his score to 42.
In the next over, Dhawan takes a single to bring up his half-century from 54 balls, his 12th in ODIs. A big sigh of relief from the left-hander, who ends his run of poor scores in Australia and gets a big hug from his partner Kohli.
Kohli then takes a single on the off-side from the fourth delivery before Dhawan ducks under a short ball from the left-arm pacer. The last ball is short and wide as Dhawan smashes it past point for a boundary to take the score to 115 for one in 22 overs.
10:37
India 98-1 (20 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Kohli has another close shave as he inside edges Riaz but it goes on to his pads. Dhawan pulls the fourth ball fine on the leg side for a boundary to bring up the 50-run partnership for the second wicket from 61 balls.
Leg-spinner Yasir Shah comes into the attack in place of Afridi, who bowled a good first spell. He is giving it plenty of air as Kohli defends the first three balls before taking a single. Yasir then drops short as Kohli punches it through the covers for a boundary.
Kohli steers the second ball from Riaz to thirdman for a single before Dhawan takes one from the off-side. Two more singles take India to 98 for one in 20 overs with Dhawan on 47 from 51 balls and Kohli on 34 from 49 balls.
Kohli has another close shave as he inside edges Riaz but it goes on to his pads. Dhawan pulls the fourth ball fine on the leg side for a boundary to bring up the 50-run partnership for the second wicket from 61 balls.
Leg-spinner Yasir Shah comes into the attack in place of Afridi, who bowled a good first spell. He is giving it plenty of air as Kohli defends the first three balls before taking a single. Yasir then drops short as Kohli punches it through the covers for a boundary.
Kohli steers the second ball from Riaz to thirdman for a single before Dhawan takes one from the off-side. Two more singles take India to 98 for one in 20 overs with Dhawan on 47 from 51 balls and Kohli on 34 from 49 balls.
10:26
India 82-1 (17 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Kohli keeping the scoreboard moving quite sensibly. Another tuck on the leg side off pacer Riaz on the leg side gets him a couple followed by one on the off-side from the fourth ball before Dhawan plays out the rest of the over.
Afridi continues as Dhawan comes down the track to the second ball but gets a single. Kohli again tries the pull but is nearly beaten by the quicker delivery but gets two runs in the process followed by three more singles to make it seven from the over.
Afridi has proved to be easy fodder for the Indian batsmen, going for 23 runs in four overs as India reach 82 for one in 17 overs.
Kohli keeping the scoreboard moving quite sensibly. Another tuck on the leg side off pacer Riaz on the leg side gets him a couple followed by one on the off-side from the fourth ball before Dhawan plays out the rest of the over.
Afridi continues as Dhawan comes down the track to the second ball but gets a single. Kohli again tries the pull but is nearly beaten by the quicker delivery but gets two runs in the process followed by three more singles to make it seven from the over.
Afridi has proved to be easy fodder for the Indian batsmen, going for 23 runs in four overs as India reach 82 for one in 17 overs.
10:13 Dhawan, Kohli steady India after Rohit's dismissal
India 71-1 (15 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Another quiet over from Afridi as both Kohli and Dhawan pick two singles each to get four runs from the over.
Pakistan make their second bowling change with pacer Wahab Riaz coming in for Sohail, who bowled a good first spell of one for 22 in six overs.
Kohli takes a single from the second ball on the leg side. Dhawan then slashes at a wide delivery for two runs to the sweeper on the off-side.
Kohli pulls the fifth ball for two runs to take the score to gets six runs from Riaz's first over.
Kohli looks in full flow now. He slaps Afridi through the covers for two runs before he sweeps the third ball behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
After 15 overs, India have reached 71 for one in 15 overs with Dhawan on 33 from 39 balls and Kohli on 21 from 31 balls.
Another quiet over from Afridi as both Kohli and Dhawan pick two singles each to get four runs from the over.
Pakistan make their second bowling change with pacer Wahab Riaz coming in for Sohail, who bowled a good first spell of one for 22 in six overs.
Kohli takes a single from the second ball on the leg side. Dhawan then slashes at a wide delivery for two runs to the sweeper on the off-side.
Kohli pulls the fifth ball for two runs to take the score to gets six runs from Riaz's first over.
Kohli looks in full flow now. He slaps Afridi through the covers for two runs before he sweeps the third ball behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
After 15 overs, India have reached 71 for one in 15 overs with Dhawan on 33 from 39 balls and Kohli on 21 from 31 balls.
10:01
India 52-1 (12 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Sohail will continue as he comes on to bowl his sixth over. Three singles from the first three balls before Kohli pulls the fifth ball confidently through midwicket for his first four. Kohli struggled to get going, scoring five from his first 17 balls before he breaks the shackles with his first boundary to take India past the 50-run mark in the 12th over.
Sohail will continue as he comes on to bowl his sixth over. Three singles from the first three balls before Kohli pulls the fifth ball confidently through midwicket for his first four. Kohli struggled to get going, scoring five from his first 17 balls before he breaks the shackles with his first boundary to take India past the 50-run mark in the 12th over.
09:56
India 45-1 (11 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Pakistan introduce spin early bringing in experienced Shahid Afridi, who will bowl some leggies.
Dhawan picks a single from the first ball before Kohli defends the next three deliveries. Kohli then pulls a short ball but fails to keep it down as Yasir Shah is unable to hold on to a difficult low chance running to his right at long-on. Three singles from Afridi's first over.
Pakistan introduce spin early bringing in experienced Shahid Afridi, who will bowl some leggies.
Dhawan picks a single from the first ball before Kohli defends the next three deliveries. Kohli then pulls a short ball but fails to keep it down as Yasir Shah is unable to hold on to a difficult low chance running to his right at long-on. Three singles from Afridi's first over.
09:51 India lose Rohit after a good start vs Pakistan
India 42-1 (10 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Sohail has done a good job with the new ball, keeping it on a good line and length and forcing the batsmen into trying something fancy like he did with Rohit.
Kohli gets an edge from the third ball for a single before Dhawan takes one to fine leg two balls later.
After 10 overs, India are 42 for one with Dhawan on 22 from 29 balls and Kohli on three from 11 balls.
Sohail has done a good job with the new ball, keeping it on a good line and length and forcing the batsmen into trying something fancy like he did with Rohit.
Kohli gets an edge from the third ball for a single before Dhawan takes one to fine leg two balls later.
After 10 overs, India are 42 for one with Dhawan on 22 from 29 balls and Kohli on three from 11 balls.
09:47
India 40-1 (9 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Irfan to continue and he bowls a good yorker to Kohli, who blocks it on the leg side. The third ball is hit towards point where Ahmed Shehzad makes a good diving stop to save some runs before Kohli gets a single from the fourth ball to thirdman.
Irfan has struggled in his last few overs. Once again he bowls one on the pads as Dhawan nudges it fine for a boundary as India reach 40 for one in nine overs.
Irfan to continue and he bowls a good yorker to Kohli, who blocks it on the leg side. The third ball is hit towards point where Ahmed Shehzad makes a good diving stop to save some runs before Kohli gets a single from the fourth ball to thirdman.
Irfan has struggled in his last few overs. Once again he bowls one on the pads as Dhawan nudges it fine for a boundary as India reach 40 for one in nine overs.
09:43 Rohit out for 15, India lose 1st wicket
India 35-1 (8 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Sohail has struck the first blow for Pakistan. Rohit, who made 15, looks to pull a short ball but gets a top edge which is taken on the off-side by Misbah.
India are 34 for one in the eighth over with Dhawan unbeaten on 17.
Out walks Virat Kohli at No. 3 with India needing a huge innings from their top batsman. He gets off the mark with a wild slash off the last ball for a single to thirdman.
Sohail has struck the first blow for Pakistan. Rohit, who made 15, looks to pull a short ball but gets a top edge which is taken on the off-side by Misbah.
India are 34 for one in the eighth over with Dhawan unbeaten on 17.
Out walks Virat Kohli at No. 3 with India needing a huge innings from their top batsman. He gets off the mark with a wild slash off the last ball for a single to thirdman.
09:37
India 33-0 (7 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
A fielder at short square leg for Irfan against Dhawan with intentions clearly to bowl a bouncer or two.
But the first two deliveries are full before Dhawan pulls a short ball over midwicket and it carries all the way for a six. The next ball is again short but this the left-hander watchfully defends it.
The two then steal a quick single with Rohit a bit slow to get off but makes it eventually.
Rohit then steers the last ball past point for two runs as the thirdman fielder fails to stop it cleanly.
Irfan has gone for 17 runs in his last two overs as India's openers look to break loose after a cautious start.
A fielder at short square leg for Irfan against Dhawan with intentions clearly to bowl a bouncer or two.
But the first two deliveries are full before Dhawan pulls a short ball over midwicket and it carries all the way for a six. The next ball is again short but this the left-hander watchfully defends it.
The two then steal a quick single with Rohit a bit slow to get off but makes it eventually.
Rohit then steers the last ball past point for two runs as the thirdman fielder fails to stop it cleanly.
Irfan has gone for 17 runs in his last two overs as India's openers look to break loose after a cautious start.
09:31
India 24-0 (6 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
India's openers not taking any unnecessary risks and playing to the merit of the ball so far.
Sohail drops short as Dhawan pulls it but gets just a single to fine leg and Rohit gets one from the third ball on the leg side.
Sohail is not that quick but puts a lot of effort into the short delivery which catches Dhawan by surprise who looks to defend but is struck on the handle before he gets a single from the last ball to retain strike.
India's openers not taking any unnecessary risks and playing to the merit of the ball so far.
Sohail drops short as Dhawan pulls it but gets just a single to fine leg and Rohit gets one from the third ball on the leg side.
Sohail is not that quick but puts a lot of effort into the short delivery which catches Dhawan by surprise who looks to defend but is struck on the handle before he gets a single from the last ball to retain strike.
09:27 India off to a good start against Pakistan
India 21-0 (5 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Rohit gets into the act as he plays a delightful flick off his pads against Irfan over midwicket for his first boundary. The tall pacer switches to round the wicket after the third ball and beats Rohit with a full delivery which moves away enough.
The last ball is full and wide as Rohit plays another good drive through the covers for a four to take India to 21 for no loss after five overs.
Rohit gets into the act as he plays a delightful flick off his pads against Irfan over midwicket for his first boundary. The tall pacer switches to round the wicket after the third ball and beats Rohit with a full delivery which moves away enough.
The last ball is full and wide as Rohit plays another good drive through the covers for a four to take India to 21 for no loss after five overs.
09:21
India 13-0 (4 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Dhawan picks a single from the third ball off Sohail as India look content to play out the new ball. Rohit gets a single from the fourth ball before Dhawan smashes a short wide delivery past point for the first boundary of the match.
He looks to flick the last ball off his pads but misses the shot.
Dhawan picks a single from the third ball off Sohail as India look content to play out the new ball. Rohit gets a single from the fourth ball before Dhawan smashes a short wide delivery past point for the first boundary of the match.
He looks to flick the last ball off his pads but misses the shot.
09:19 India off to a slow start against Pakistan
India 7-0 (3 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Rohit goes for the big drive through the off-side against Irfan but gets it off the bottom for a single to thirdman. The tall pacer bowls a beauty to Dhawan, getting one to bounce extra from length catching the batsman unaware. Another good bouncer which Dhawan fends awkwardly on the off-side, wide of the second slip for a single before Rohit sees off the last ball.
India are seven for no loss in three overs without a single boundary so far.
Rohit goes for the big drive through the off-side against Irfan but gets it off the bottom for a single to thirdman. The tall pacer bowls a beauty to Dhawan, getting one to bounce extra from length catching the batsman unaware. Another good bouncer which Dhawan fends awkwardly on the off-side, wide of the second slip for a single before Rohit sees off the last ball.
India are seven for no loss in three overs without a single boundary so far.
09:12
India 5-0 (2 ovs) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
Fast bowler Sohail Khan to bowl the second over. The first ball is full and moves a bit as Dhawan gets an inside edge on to the pads but the bowler appeals and then signals to his captain to take the review but Misbah doesn't relent.
Dhawan takes a single from the second ball while the next ball is a wide down the leg side to Rohit, who gets a single from the next ball.
Dhawan then throws his bat at a wide half-volley but can't beat the fielder at point before he leaves the next two deliveries to end the over.
Fast bowler Sohail Khan to bowl the second over. The first ball is full and moves a bit as Dhawan gets an inside edge on to the pads but the bowler appeals and then signals to his captain to take the review but Misbah doesn't relent.
Dhawan takes a single from the second ball while the next ball is a wide down the leg side to Rohit, who gets a single from the next ball.
Dhawan then throws his bat at a wide half-volley but can't beat the fielder at point before he leaves the next two deliveries to end the over.
09:07
India 2-0 (1 ov) vs Pak | LIVE Scorecard
The tall Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan to open the bowling for Pakistan and facing him will be the in-form Rohit Sharma, who hit 150 in the warm-up match against Afghanistan.
The first is pitched up, outside the off-stump and moves away as Rohit opts to leave it alone and does the same with the next. The third ball is a bit straight as Rohit defends with a straight bat on the pitch before he steers the fourth to thirdman for a single to get India off the mark.
Dhawan does the same off the next ball before Rohit is beaten outside the off-stump and is lucky not to edge the last delivery but anyways part-time keeper Umar Akmal failed to collect it cleanly.
The tall Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan to open the bowling for Pakistan and facing him will be the in-form Rohit Sharma, who hit 150 in the warm-up match against Afghanistan.
The first is pitched up, outside the off-stump and moves away as Rohit opts to leave it alone and does the same with the next. The third ball is a bit straight as Rohit defends with a straight bat on the pitch before he steers the fourth to thirdman for a single to get India off the mark.
Dhawan does the same off the next ball before Rohit is beaten outside the off-stump and is lucky not to edge the last delivery but anyways part-time keeper Umar Akmal failed to collect it cleanly.
09:02
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The two Indian openers are striding out to the middle to a huge cheer from the large number of their spectators in the stadium. The Pakistan team in a huddle before they march out to the middle.
The two Indian openers are striding out to the middle to a huge cheer from the large number of their spectators in the stadium. The Pakistan team in a huddle before they march out to the middle.
08:57
The Adelaide Oval is full of Indian and Pakistan fans in the stadium but the former have a clear majority.
Neeru Bhatia @neerubhatia3 on Twitter: "Blue shirts outnumber green shirts in the stand! Time for national flags n anthem! #CWC15 #IndvsPak:"
Neeru Bhatia @neerubhatia3 on Twitter: "Blue shirts outnumber green shirts in the stand! Time for national flags n anthem! #CWC15 #IndvsPak:"
08:56
Here is one analysis from newsflicks.com which should make all Indian fans happy.
Why #India will win against #Pakistan ....click to read story
Why #India will win against #Pakistan ....click to read story
08:54 India elect to bat vs Pak, include 5 bowlers
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India have dropped Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has struggled in Australia so far, as Mohit Sharma gets a game. The other two pacers are Shami and Yadav, while Ashwin and Mohit are the two spinners.
Teams:
India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav
Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq (captain), Ahmed Shehzad, Younis Khan, Haris Sohail, Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal(w), Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Sohail Khan, Mohammad Irfan
India have dropped Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has struggled in Australia so far, as Mohit Sharma gets a game. The other two pacers are Shami and Yadav, while Ashwin and Mohit are the two spinners.
Teams:
India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav
Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq (captain), Ahmed Shehzad, Younis Khan, Haris Sohail, Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal(w), Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Sohail Khan, Mohammad Irfan
08:39 'India's weaker bowling versus Pakistan's mercurial batting'
Check out some interesting tweets on this BIG match:
Arun Gopalakrishnan @statanalyst: @BCCI have won the toss in 5 of the 6 @cricketworldcup meetings between @BCCI & @TheRealPCB (including today's match). #cricket
Aakash Chopra @cricketaakash: India's weaker bowling versus Pakistan's mercurial batting...fair to say that the first half will have more quality #ChaseCricket @AltoK10
Mohammad Kaif @KaifSays: So we play 5 bowlers , great decision , gives dhoni options to go for kill, all left to batsman to Apply themselves and put a big score
Arun Gopalakrishnan @statanalyst: @BCCI have won the toss in 5 of the 6 @cricketworldcup meetings between @BCCI & @TheRealPCB (including today's match). #cricket
Aakash Chopra @cricketaakash: India's weaker bowling versus Pakistan's mercurial batting...fair to say that the first half will have more quality #ChaseCricket @AltoK10
Mohammad Kaif @KaifSays: So we play 5 bowlers , great decision , gives dhoni options to go for kill, all left to batsman to Apply themselves and put a big score
08:35 India win toss, elect to bat vs Pakistan
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the Pool A match.
India have gone in with five specialist bowlers in three fast bowlers and two spinners.
Dhoni points out: "The wicket is slightly on the drier side...more dry than the game that we played against Australia. It won't change much through the game."
Umar Akmal will keep wickets, while Younis Khan will open the innings for Pakistan as they try to include an extra specialist bowler reveals Misbah.
India have gone in with five specialist bowlers in three fast bowlers and two spinners.
Dhoni points out: "The wicket is slightly on the drier side...more dry than the game that we played against Australia. It won't change much through the game."
Umar Akmal will keep wickets, while Younis Khan will open the innings for Pakistan as they try to include an extra specialist bowler reveals Misbah.
08:31
The two captains -- Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Misbah-ul-Haq -- walk out for the all-important toss along with Mark Nicholas.
08:28
Prem Panicker studies the form book for this big World Cup game.
'Judging by the formbook, both sides are an equal chance to win. Pakistan has the better-balanced attack, offset by a batting line-up that oscillates between the brilliant and the bwahahaha, sometimes in the space of the same over.'
'As for India, 'bowling attack' is an oxymoron and the batting line-up is still struggling to memorise its lines.'...(Click to read more)
Do join our LiveStream in the innings break during every India match, this World Cup.
Pakistan are set to open their innings in Sundays World Cup match against India with Younis Khan in an attempt to accommodate leg-spinner Yasir Shah, and also include talented youngsters Umar Akmal and Sohaib Maqsood in the final eleven...click for complete report
'Judging by the formbook, both sides are an equal chance to win. Pakistan has the better-balanced attack, offset by a batting line-up that oscillates between the brilliant and the bwahahaha, sometimes in the space of the same over.'
'As for India, 'bowling attack' is an oxymoron and the batting line-up is still struggling to memorise its lines.'...(Click to read more)
Do join our LiveStream in the innings break during every India match, this World Cup.
Pakistan are set to open their innings in Sundays World Cup match against India with Younis Khan in an attempt to accommodate leg-spinner Yasir Shah, and also include talented youngsters Umar Akmal and Sohaib Maqsood in the final eleven...click for complete report
08:24 'It will definitely spin because it is quite dry'
Australia spin legend Shane Warne says the pitch at the Adelaide Oval "will swing a bit at the start and spin later on."
"It will definitely spin because it is quite dry," but he also predicts a huge total.
Warne wants India to play both their spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and also include the extra pace of Umesh Yadav with the fast bowlers expected to get some early help.
"It will definitely spin because it is quite dry," but he also predicts a huge total.
Warne wants India to play both their spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and also include the extra pace of Umesh Yadav with the fast bowlers expected to get some early help.
08:22
Meanwhile, one of the favourites South Africa are in a bit of trouble against minnows Zimbabwe. South Africa are struggling on 102 for four in 25 overs with Hashim Amla (11), Faf du Plessis (24) and AB de Villiers (25) all back in the pavilion. It remains to be seen if they can survive the early jitters and post a healthy total. Click for the LIVE Scorecard
08:18 LIVE Cricket! India hoping to continue good World Cup run vs Pakistan
Welcome to the coverage of the high-profile clash between India and Pakistan at the 2015 ICC World Cup in Adelaide, on Sunday.
India have never lost to their neighbours at the mega event, having beaten them in the five previous matches they met -- in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2011.
Do you India can extend their winning against Pakistan in World Cups? Have your say here
India have never lost to their neighbours at the mega event, having beaten them in the five previous matches they met -- in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2011.
Do you India can extend their winning against Pakistan in World Cups? Have your say here
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