New Delhi: When Team India got a small target of 128 runs in the high-voltage match between India and Pakistan, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma came to the crease as the opening pair. But this time, the show was started by someone else and that was Abhishek Sharma.
As soon as Abhishek came, he attacked Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in such a way that the stadium echoed. On the very first ball, he went forward without any fear and hit a straight four. On the second ball, he proved by hitting a brilliant six that he can put any bowler under pressure. Defeating an experienced bowler like Shaheen Afridi in the first two balls of the match is the hallmark of a great player.
6⃣ & 4⃣ last time, 4⃣ & 6⃣ this time
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This aggressive start not only created mental pressure on Pakistan but also filled the Indian players sitting in the dugout with enthusiasm. Abhishek’s batting indicated that India wants to achieve this small target quickly and their strategy is to dominate from the beginning.
Story Highlights:
- India got the target of 128 runs
- Abhishek Sharma hit a four on the first ball and a six on the second
- Shaheen Afridi under pressure in the opening over itself
- India made a fast start and put Pakistan on the backfoot
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