Pakistan vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI World Cup • India won the match by 8 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 1-over encounter of ODI World Cup, Pakistan took on India on Mar 26, 2026, 03:45 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 8 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 24 runs and 2 wickets fall between India (16/1 in 1.0 overs) and Pakistan (8/1 in 1.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (16/1)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 16/1 from 1.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 16.00 runs per over. During the opening 1 overs, India accumulated 16 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. S Yadav spearheaded the batting effort with 10 runs off 5 balls (including 2 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 200.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Rahul, who contributed 6 runs off 1 deliveries. With the ball in the first innings, Shaheen led the bowling figures with 1/16 in 1.0 overs (economy 16.00).
3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (8/1)
Pursuing a target of 17 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 8/1 in 1.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.00 runs per over. Shadab anchored the chase for Pakistan with 4 runs from 2 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside F Zaman who chipped in with 1 off 1 balls. Defending the total, Bumrah delivered a key spell of 0/6 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00.
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by S Yadav and Dhir (India ), who combined for 10 runs off 5 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with USMAN 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—Shaheen (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 21.0 total points, followed closely by S Yadav (12.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S Yadav .