KARACHI: Pakistan got off to a victorious start in IBSA World Games with an 18-run victory over India in Birmingham on Sunday.
Pakistan's visually impaired team was invited to bat first by Indian team after winning the toss at King Edward’s School ground.
The Men in Green scored 187/8 in allocated 20 overs. Muhammad Salman scored 50 off 31 deliveries while captain Nisar Ali scored 46 off 33 and Badar Munir added 37 from 24.
For India, Ajay Kumar Reddy took four wickets while three Pakistani batters fell to Nakula Badanayak.
In reply, Indians were restricted to 169/7 in 20 overs. At one stage they needed 38 from last three overs but Matiullah bowled a superb 18th over in which he conceded just four runs. India lost three wickets, including one run out, to collapse from 150/3 to 154/6.
India's Sunil Ramesh scored 62 while Durga Rao Tompaki added 40 runs against his name.
Pakistan's Matiullah got two wickets. Five of Indian batters were run out.
Pakistan will play its next game against Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Faizan Lakhani Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.
