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The Indian players were in a joyous mood inside the dressing room after they defeated Pakistan in the ODI World Cup match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14 (Saturday). In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Indian players can be seen having a great time filled with loud cheers and laughter. As has been the case throughout the tournament after India matches, the best fielder award was presented in the dressing room with all the players present.
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Shardul Thakur, who won the award after India's match against Afghanistan, presented the medal to the wicket-keeper KL Rahul. Upon watching the wicket-keeper receive the best fielder award, the Indian players in the dressing room went berserk, especially Virat Kohli. The Indian superstar was seen holding his head with bright laughter on his face and excitement running through his veins.
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Coming back to the match, Rohit Sharma's India completely demolished and demoralised Pakistan by winning the one-sided match with seven wickets and 19.3 overs to spare. As a result, the Men in Blue scaled to the summit of the points table after registering three wins in as many matches played in the tournament so far.
Pakistan posted a lowly total of 191 on the board despite Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's impressive knock. While Babar scored 50 off 58 balls, Rizwan chipped in with a 49-run knock as the duo stitched together a 72-run partnership. The crucial wicket of Azam, taken by Siraj (2/50), shifted the momentum in India's favor. A well-executed slow off-cutter by Bumrah (2/19 in 7 overs) sneaked through Rizwan's bat and pad, marking the conclusion of Pakistan's resistance.
In reply, Rohit Sharma yet again blistering knock of 86 off 63 balls made sure India won the match without breaking a sweat. With this win India became the ODI World Cup 2023's table toppers with three consecutive victories. With this India topped the points table with three back-to-back victories and also extended their 31-year-long dominance against the arch-rivals in the the ODI World Cup. Notably, India have emerged victorious in all the eight ODI World Cup encounters against Pakistan.
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