Discarded Pakistan duo help chase down 120 in 5 overs v India in Hong Kong Super Sixes

Pakistan beat India by 11 balls

Pakistan chased down the 120-run target in just 5 overs, with Asif Ali and Iftikhar Ahmed hitting 37 and 34 respectively.

India had won the toss and elected to bat first, but they were bowled out for 119 in 19.3 overs.

Pakistan's bowlers were excellent, with Mohammad Amir taking 3-17 and Shadab Khan taking 2-22.

The win was Pakistan's second in the Super Sixes, while India suffered their first defeat.

Pakistan's innings was off to a flying start, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan putting on 52 for the first wicket in just 4 overs.

However, India fought back, taking the wickets of both openers in quick succession.

Asif Ali and Iftikhar Ahmed then came to the crease and took the game away from India.

The pair put on a partnership of 67 runs in just 27 balls, with Ali hitting 37 off 17 balls and Ahmed hitting 34 off 18 balls.

Pakistan reached the target with 11 balls to spare.

India's innings was built around a half-century from Suryakumar Yadav.

Yadav hit 51 off 38 balls, but he was the only Indian batsman to make a significant score.

Pakistan's bowlers were excellent, with Amir and Khan taking three wickets apiece.

India were eventually bowled out for 119 in 19.3 overs.

Pakistan's win was a well-deserved one, and they will now be confident of reaching the final of the Super Sixes.

India, on the other hand, will need to bounce back quickly if they want to stay in contention for the title.