Imran Khan hails ‘brilliant performances’ as Pakistan record 1st-ever World Cup win over India

India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup: Former players from both sides of the border praised Pakistan for the clinical manner in which they beat India and this broke a winless run in World Cups against their arch-rivals.

Babar and Rizwan ensured Pakistan won without losing a wicket. (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSBabar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan put up an unbeaten 152-run opening standThis was Pakistan’s 1st ever win over India in any World CupShaheen Afridi was player of the match for his figures of 3/31

Pakistan ended their winless run against India in World Cup matches in spectacular fashion on Sunday, winning the opening fixture of the 2021 T20 World Cup by 10 wickets. Captain Babar Azam and opening partner Mohammad Rizwan helped Pakistan chase down a target of 152 without losing a wicket after the bowlers led by Shaheen Afridi limited India to 151/7.

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Both Indian and Pakistani former players congratulated Babar Azam’s men. Former Pakistan captain and the country’s Prime Minister Imran Khan were among those that congratulated the team.

Congratulations to the Pakistan Team & esp to Babar Azam who led from the front, as well as to the brilliant performances of Rizwan & Shaheen Afridi. The nation is proud of you all. pic.twitter.com/ygoOVTu37l

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 24, 2021

Imran’s former team mate and fast bowling Wasim Akram celebrated the “jinx” being broken.

Finally the jinx is over winning against India in World Cups. What a thumping win by boys in green #PakVsInd #PakistanZindabad #T20WorldCup

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) October 24, 2021

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar called out veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh towards the end of the match. Harbhajan had said on Salaam Cricket that “it doesn’t look Pakistan can compete with India”.

Kahan ho yaar @harbhajan_singh ??

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 24, 2021

Shoaib later posted a video on Twitter. “Finally Pakistan have won. I will not say anything bad about India, well done you have done well. But not well enough to beat the mighty Babar Azam and Rizwan. Wish you best of luck Pakistan,” he said.

Kya baat hai. MashAllah.
Chhaa gayay. pic.twitter.com/vDPeEePntC

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 24, 2021

Harbhajan also commended Pakistan for their performance and said India will bounce back.

It wasn’t India’s day today. Am sure they will learn from their mistakes and come back stronger @BCCI But I must compliment Pakistan for their Brilliant win . They were a better team today @TheRealPCB #INDvPAK

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 24, 2021

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin said that Pakistan deserve credit where it’s due.

Give credit where it’s due. Pakistan played better today. It was a complete team effort. As for India nothing is lost there is still time to learn from these mistakes and move forward. #INDvPAK #T20WorldCup

— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) October 24, 2021

Of course all of us are disappointed but let’s keep our hopes and heads high. The World Cup is far from over. Now is the time to regroup and bounce back! #BleedBlue

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) October 24, 2021

Tough day for india ???? and @ManUtd I’m sure they will bounce back ! Congratulations to Pakistan ???? and Liverpool ! #timeforbed ????

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 24, 2021

Both India and Pakistan face New Zealand in their next match. While Pakistan face New Zealand on Tuesday, India’s next match is on Sunday.

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