Batsman Shoaib Malik runs out as Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav (L) looks on during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket match between Pakistan and India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on September 19, 2018. PHOTO: AFP
After deciding to bat first, the Men in Green posted a modest total of 162 before being bowled out in the 44th over.
Top-order batsman Babar Azam finished the innings with the top score of 47 off 62 balls with the help of six fours, whereas veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik finished with 43 off 67 balls with the help of one six and a four.
For India, part-time off-spinner Jadhav and pacer Bumrah was the star of the show as both claimed three wickets each and gave away 23, 15 runs respectively.
In reply, the Men in Blue chase down the target in – overs at the expense of – wickets, courtesy sublime half-century from captain Rohit Sharma, who finished with the top-score of 52 off 39 balls with the help of six fours and three fours.
For Pakistan, leg-spinner Shadab Khan and pacer Faheem Asharaf claimed one wicket each.
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