Swara Bhasker lauds Team India for the resounding victory against Pakistan

The match between India and Pakistan at the Old Trafford in Manchester was expected to be a thrilling contest but turned out to be a completely one-sided affair. There was a lot of anticipation ahead of the marquee clash in the 2019 World Cup, but it somehow didn’t live up to the expectations. India, captained by Virat Kohli, comprehensively brushed aside their opponent by 89 runs (DLS Method). Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker who isn’t really a cricket fan also enjoyed the game and lauded the team.

It was also their seventh victory over Pakistan in the history of the mega event. Under overcast conditions, the Men in Green won the toss and elected to field first, but the decision backfired miserably on them as India notched a significant 336 in their 50 overs. KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma helped their team to clinch the ascendancy with a partnership of 136 runs in 23.5 overs.

Rahul got out after scoring 57, but Rohit went on to achieve his 24th century in the ODI format. The Indian vice-captain also perished to Wahab Riaz but only after getting 140 off 113 deliveries with 14 boundaries and three sixes. Captain Kohli also didn’t flatter to deceive as he scored 77 runs from 65 balls. Hardik Pandya played a useful cameo of 26 off 19 and lifted India to the formidable score.

India dominates Pakistan in Manchester

Mohammad Amir was the only Pakistan bowler who put the Indians under pressure and was good both at the start and later in the innings. He ended up with three wickets including that of Kohli. During the run-chase, Vijay Shankar gave India the first breakthrough with Imam-ul-Haq’s wicket. Thereafter, Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman did build a partnership that gave them some momentum, scoring 104 runs for the second wicket. But Kuldeep Yadav got rid of both the set batsmen to push the Pakistan team on the backfoot from where they never recovered.

There was a rain delay after which Sarfaraz Ahmed and Co needed to get 136 runs in five overs. Imad Wasim got 46 lower down the order, but Pakistan fell way short.

Swara Bhasker, the popular Bollywood actress, heaped praise on the Indian team. She prefers to watch on Indo-Pak games despite not being a regular cricket fan and didn’t have to return with disappointment this time.

She wrote, “I do not watch cricket.. unless it’s an #IndiaVsPakistan Match… and so, goodbye Cricket! Till the next one !! aND Yippeee! Congratulations #TeamIndia #BleedBlue,”

Here is Swara Bhasker’s tweet

I do not watch cricket.. unless it’s an #IndiaVsPakistan Match… and so, goodbye Cricket! Till the next one !! ????????‍♀️????????‍♀️????????‍♀️????????‍♀️ ???????? ???????? ???????? aND Yippeee! Congratulations #TeamIndia #BleedBlue

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) June 16, 2019