One memorable incident occurred throughout the ICC T20 World Cup 2012, when former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina silenced Pakistani supporters in his personal distinctive approach.
In a Tremendous 8s encounter on the jam-packed R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan batted first however struggled in opposition to India’s bowling assault.
Lakshmipathy Balaji and R Ashwin had been the standout performers, taking three and two wickets respectively. Pakistan’s innings lacked substantial partnerships, with solely Shoaib Malik managing a prime rating of 28.
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The essential second got here when Pakistan’s captain, Mohammad Hafeez, was caught behind off Virat Kohli‘s bowling for 15.
After Hafeez’s wicket, Umar Akmal supplied some resistance, scoring a quick-fire 21 off 18 balls.
When he hit Irfan Pathan for a large six over midwicket, the Pakistani followers erupted in chants of “Pakistan! Pakistan!”.
Nevertheless, their celebration was short-lived.
As Ashwin got here into the assault, MS Dhoni strategically positioned Suresh Raina on the midwicket area.
Umar tried one other massive shot off Ashwin however miscued it, and Raina took a incredible catch.
In a second of triumph, Raina cupped his ear in direction of the group, implying that he could not hear their cheers anymore.
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Umar, visibly pissed off, walked again to the pavilion as Pakistan had been bowled out for a modest 128 in 19.four overs.
In response, India’s chase was led by a superb unbeaten knock of 78 off 61 balls from Virat Kohli. With assist from Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh, India comfortably reached the goal in simply 17 overs, securing an 8-wicket victory.
Regardless of the win, India completed third within the Tremendous 8s and didn’t progress to the semifinals of the event.
