On 24 October 2021 in Dubai, cricket history was made when Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets in their T20 World Cup opener. India, batting first, managed 151/7 in 20 overs, with Virat Kohli scoring a composed 57 and Rishabh Pant adding 39, but Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi’s fiery spell (3/31), kept them in check. <br /><br />Chasing 152, Pakistan’s openers were unstoppable. Babar Azam (68* off 52)* and Mohammad Rizwan (79* off 55)* stitched together a flawless partnership. With elegant strokes and fearless hitting, they guided Pakistan to 152/0 in just 17.5 overs, sealing a historic first-ever World Cup win over India. <br /><br />The match was remembered not just for the result but for the intensity, Shaheen’s lethal new-ball swing, and Pakistan’s emphatic statement on the world stage. <br /><br /> <br /><br />
