Asia Cup T20, India v Pakistan: Indian player ratings

India and Pakistan produced yet another memorable match. The arch-rivals turned a low-scoring match into a highly electric contest. Performance wise, India had a mixed bag. The bowlers made the most of the helpful condition and toppled Pakistan for just 83 runs. None of the Pakistan batsmen could withstand India’s stunning bowling performance. Ashish Nehra and Jasprit Bumrah dismantled the top order while the likes of Hardik Pandya, Jadeja, and Yuvraj Singh cashed in on the chances and got better of the opposition. Chasing just 84, India did not get off to an ideal start as the top order was blown away by Mohammad Amir’s wonderful opening spell. But Virat Kohli (49) remained ice cool during the tense time and steadied the ship. Kohli stitched a match-winning partnership with Yuvraj Singh (14*) to guide India home with five wickets to spare.

1. Rohit Sharma – 2:

Fans hoped for Rohit Sharma to bat in his usual way and help India wrap the match inside 10 overs. However, the scenario was completely contrasting as a highly motivated Mohammad Amir made him go back to the pavilion in just two deliveries. ‘Hitman’ was welcomed with a pinpoint yorker which struck him right in front of the stumps. A strong LBW appeal was raised but was turned down. However, he wasn’t lucky on the second occasion as he was beaten by a sharp yorker which trapped him leg before for a duck. These two balls were probably the toughest he has faced in recent time.