Rohit slams 34-ball fifty; India on top

June 16, 2019 16:01

India 87-0 (15 ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Left-arm spinner Imad getting some turn as Rahul looks to defend but is beaten before he takes a single off the next.

Rohit looks in no hurry as he plays out the remaining three deliveries with caution.

Shadab continues despite going for runs in his first over. Rahul picks a single before the two openers have a slight misunderstanding and they decide against the run.

Rohit then drives a full delivery through sweeper cover for one and Rahul picks a single to long-off as just three runs come from the over.

With the field spread out, Rahul and Rohit doing well to keep the strike ticking with regular singles.

The key will be minimise the number of dot balls in the middle overs and keep the runs coming in ones and twos when boundaries are not coming.

India have made a strong start as they reach 87 for no loss in 15 overs.

Rohit has looked in control right from the start, to score 53 from 44 balls, with six fours and two sixes, while Rahul has been content to play second fiddle on 32 from 46 balls.

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