India vs Pakistan 16th Match Group 2 cricket scorecard ICC Mens T20 World Cup 202223

India won by 4 wickets with 0 balls remaining in Melbourne T20 WC

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In a thrilling encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India emerged victorious over Pakistan in the 16th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. Chasing a challenging target of 160, India rode on a brilliant knock of 82 runs from Virat Kohli to secure a hard-fought win with just a ball to spare.

Pakistan looked set for a comfortable victory after posting a competitive total of 159/8 on the board. Shan Masood top-scored for Pakistan with 52 runs, while Iftikhar Ahmed and Mohammad Rizwan contributed valuable knocks of 51 and 43 respectively.

In response, India started steadily but lost wickets at regular intervals, putting them under pressure. However, Kohli played a masterful innings, anchoring the chase and hitting some crucial boundaries towards the end. Ravichandran Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik also played vital roles in the victory, scoring 18 and 11 runs respectively.

The win is a significant boost for India's chances of qualifying for the semi-finals, while Pakistan will need to regroup and aim for victories in their remaining matches. The two teams will now face their respective opponents in their upcoming Group 2 matches.