Seamers, Kohli help India win low-scorer

India v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Mirpur
India chose to bowl and Ashish Nehra immediately broke through, removing Mohammad Hafeez in the first over© Associated Press
© Associated PressIndia chose to bowl and Ashish Nehra immediately broke through, removing Mohammad Hafeez in the first over
Sharjeel Khan and Khurram Manzoor struggled to find fluency, but a few boundaries kept the score ticking© AFP
© AFPSharjeel Khan and Khurram Manzoor struggled to find fluency, but a few boundaries kept the score ticking
However, the seamers scythed through the top order to leave Pakistan reeling at 35 for 4. Things got worse when Yuvraj Singh struck with his first ball© Associated Press
© Associated PressHowever, the seamers scythed through the top order to leave Pakistan reeling at 35 for 4. Things got worse when Yuvraj Singh struck with his first ball
Sarfraz Ahmed contributed with a handy 25, but Pakistan were left tottering as India chipped away© Associated Press
© Associated PressSarfraz Ahmed contributed with a handy 25, but Pakistan were left tottering as India chipped away
Hardik Pandya finished with figures of 3 for 8 as Pakistan were bundled out for 83 in the 18th over© Associated Press
© Associated PressHardik Pandya finished with figures of 3 for 8 as Pakistan were bundled out for 83 in the 18th over

2

Number of lower totals for Pakistan than their 83 in this match: 74 vs Australia, Dubai, 2012-13 and 82 vs West Indies, Dhaka, 2014 World T20

6

Number of consecutive T20Is where Nehra has picked at least one wicket in the Powerplays, including this match

Mohammad Amir kept Pakistan alive with a sensational spell of swing bowling, and trapped Rohit Sharma in front off the second ball© AFP
© AFPMohammad Amir kept Pakistan alive with a sensational spell of swing bowling, and trapped Rohit Sharma in front off the second ball
Two balls later, Amir removed Ajinkya Rahane. Soon after, Suresh Raina fell. India were reduced to 8 for 3.© Associated Press
© Associated PressTwo balls later, Amir removed Ajinkya Rahane. Soon after, Suresh Raina fell. India were reduced to 8 for 3.
Yuvraj Singh and Virat Kohli weathered the storm and saw Amir's four overs out© AFP
© AFPYuvraj Singh and Virat Kohli weathered the storm and saw Amir's four overs out
The pair then added 68 together to take India close to the target© AFP
© AFPThe pair then added 68 together to take India close to the target
Kohli fell for 49 with the finish line in sight, but India chased down the target of 84 with five wickets in hand and 27 balls to spare© AFP
© AFPKohli fell for 49 with the finish line in sight, but India chased down the target of 84 with five wickets in hand and 27 balls to spare

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  • Renish on February 28, 2016, 10:35 GMT

    Great and class batting from Kohli........... He is the modern Tendulkar................

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