India vs Pakistan: Sachin Tendulkar names game-changing moment of IND vs PAK match

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday revealed his game-changing moment of match between India and Pakistan at ongoing Asia Cup 2022. After India lost to Pakistan by 5 wickets in a nail-biting thriller last evening, Sachin took to his official Twitter handle to name moment that changed outcome of game for him. Sachin said partnership between Mohamm Rizwan and Mohamm Nawaz was a game-changer for him. Sachin also acknowledged Kohli's performance in match, saying India were only able to post a competitive total because of former skipper. 

"#INDvsPAK games are always a rollercoaster ride. India posted a competitive total courtesy of a good knock by @imVkohli, but @iMRizwanPak and @mnawaz94’s partnership was a game changer for me. All in all a good contest!" Sachin wrote in his tweet.  

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India and Pakistan played what could be described as one of most interesting matches of ongoing Asia Cup on Sunday. match was so close that it went down to last delivery with Pakistan eventually emerging victorious by 5 wickets. Rizwan and Nawaz forged a crucial partnership for Pakistan in ir chase of 182 runs. After early dismissal of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, Nawaz joined Rizwan in middle and put up a much-needed 73-run stand to take his side closer to target. 

Rizwan scored 71 off 51 balls, while Nawaz smashed 42 off just 20 deliveries. Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah n scored 16 and 14 runs, respectively to help Pakistan complete run chase. Nawaz was named player of match for his all-around performance. Earlier, he also picked a wicket with ball, dismissing Suryakumar Yav for 13 off 10 balls. 

As far as Indian innings is concerned, Virat Kohli finished as highest run-scorer for side, hitting 60 off 44 balls before being run out by Asif Ali. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul scored 28 runs each to provide India a solid start at top of order. Deepak Hooda scored 16 runs, while Suryakumar Yav and Rishabh Pant were dismissed for 13 and 14 runs, respectively. 

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