India vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • India won the match by 143 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, India took on Pakistan on Mar 22, 2026, 10:01 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 143 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 569 runs and 20 wickets fall between India (356/10 in 50.0 overs) and Pakistan (213/10 in 34.2 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (356/10)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 356/10 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.12 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 30 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Shubman Gill spearheaded the batting effort with 112 runs off 102 balls (including 14 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 109.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Shreyas Iyer, who contributed 78 runs off 64 deliveries, while Virat Kohli added 52 (55b). The bowling side conceded 13 extra runs (wides: 12, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Abrar Ahmed led the bowling figures with 4/64 in 10.0 overs (economy 6.40), assisted by Naseem Shah (2/45 in 9.0 overs).
3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (213/10)
Pursuing a target of 357 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 213/10 in 34.2 overs at a scoring rate of 6.20 runs per over. Shaheen Shah Afridi anchored the chase for Pakistan with 38 runs from 19 balls (6 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside Babar Azam who chipped in with 38 off 41 balls. Defending the total, Axar Patel delivered a key spell of 2/22 across 6.2 overs at an economy rate of 3.47, while Jasprit Bumrah finished with 2/31 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (India), who combined for 113 runs off 107 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Muhammad Rizwan making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 221.0 total points, followed closely by Shaheen Shah Afridi (209.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shubman Gill.