IND vs PAK: The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed an overwhelming sea of blue as India faced Pakistan in Match 12 of the ICC World Cup 2023.
Indian fans, in a festive spirit, chanted players' names and patriotic slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Chak De India.' The fervour reached its peak as Shreyas Iyer secured India's victory with a boundary off Mohammad Nawaz.
Being the world's largest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi stadium was filled to capacity with Indian supporters, donning their team's jerseys. The roads around Motera Stadium were jammed early in the morning as fans eagerly awaited the fiercest rivalry in world cricket.
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Interestingly, while there was a lack of pre-match buzz in Ahmedabad, all tickets had been reportedly sold months in advance. On the day of the match, it became clear that the majority of the crowd, exceeding one lakh people, came from outside the city.
Pakistan Coach Mickey Arthur was not too impressed with the huge crowd support the Indian team got.
"It didn't seem like an ICC event tonight, it seemed like a BCCI event. I didn't hear 'Dil Dil Pakistan' coming through the mics too often. I won't use this as an excuse," Arthur said in the post-match press conference.
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On the pitch side, India won the toss and decided to bowl in the mouth-watering clash, ultimately dominating Pakistan with the ball.India secured a resounding victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in a largely one-sided contest.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma played a standout role, scoring a masterful 86 and guiding his team to comfortably chase Pakistan's modest total of 192. India's bowlers, including Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep, Pandya, and Jadeja, were relentless in their pursuit, dismantling Pakistan's lineup for a mere 191.
Despite a solid start, with Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan leading the way, Pakistan failed to capitalise on the strong foundation. The victory ensured India's eighth consecutive win over Pakistan in the World Cup, reaffirming their dominance in the Indo-Pak clash.