India and Pakistan have been arch-rivals on the cricket pitch for a very
long time now. There are reasons other than the game itself that make
this rivalry one of the best in the world.
On this day 21 years ago, Pakistan thumped India by 52 runs in the decider of the Sahara Cup in Toronto to lift the title. In this low-scoring match, Pakistan bowlers came out on top against an average Indian batting performance.
Batting first, Pakistan were restricted to a fighting 213 runs in 50 overs by the Indian bowlers. Aamer Sohail (44) and Saleem Malik (43) put some respectability to the Pakistan score after Anil Kumble and Ashish Kapoor ran through the batting order, picking up 3 and 2 wickets respectively.
But Indian batsmen performed worse, as they were dismissed for a paltry 161 runs in 45.5 overs, handing over the title to Pakistan. None of the Indian batmen could get going in the match, with Sachin Tendulkar top-scoring with 23.
Mushtaq Ahmed was the chief perpetrator of India's downfall as he scalped a five-wicket haul and he was also awarded the man of the match for his heroics. Meanwhile, Saqlain Mushtaq also picked up couple of wickets in the match.
It was a unique match where none of the batsmen could breach the 50-run mark in either of the two innings, while only one wicket was picked up by a seamer
Note
The Sahara Cup was a bilateral ODI Cricket Series between Pakistan and India held annually in Canada from 1996 to 1998
The series consisted of 5 ODIs, and all the matches were played in daylight. Pakistan won the first series 3–2,in 1996. India won 4–1 in 1997. Pakistan again won 4–1 in 1998.
A total of 15 matches were played over a span of 3 years.
Pakistan have been more successful amongst the two, with a total of 8 victories. India have 7 victories.
Season 1 (1996)
Match 1 - Sep 12,1998 - India won by 6 wickets
Match 2 - Sep 13,1998 - Pakistan won by 51 Runs
Match 3 - Sep 16 ,1998 - Pakistan won by 77 Runs
Match 4 - Sep 19,1998 - Pakistan won by 134 Runs
Match 5 - SEp 20,1998 - Pakistan won by 5 Wockets
On this day 21 years ago, Pakistan thumped India by 52 runs in the decider of the Sahara Cup in Toronto to lift the title. In this low-scoring match, Pakistan bowlers came out on top against an average Indian batting performance.
Batting first, Pakistan were restricted to a fighting 213 runs in 50 overs by the Indian bowlers. Aamer Sohail (44) and Saleem Malik (43) put some respectability to the Pakistan score after Anil Kumble and Ashish Kapoor ran through the batting order, picking up 3 and 2 wickets respectively.
But Indian batsmen performed worse, as they were dismissed for a paltry 161 runs in 45.5 overs, handing over the title to Pakistan. None of the Indian batmen could get going in the match, with Sachin Tendulkar top-scoring with 23.
Mushtaq Ahmed was the chief perpetrator of India's downfall as he scalped a five-wicket haul and he was also awarded the man of the match for his heroics. Meanwhile, Saqlain Mushtaq also picked up couple of wickets in the match.
It was a unique match where none of the batsmen could breach the 50-run mark in either of the two innings, while only one wicket was picked up by a seamer
Note
The Sahara Cup was a bilateral ODI Cricket Series between Pakistan and India held annually in Canada from 1996 to 1998
The series consisted of 5 ODIs, and all the matches were played in daylight. Pakistan won the first series 3–2,in 1996. India won 4–1 in 1997. Pakistan again won 4–1 in 1998.
A total of 15 matches were played over a span of 3 years.
Pakistan have been more successful amongst the two, with a total of 8 victories. India have 7 victories.
Season 1 (1996)
- Match 1 – Sep 16,1996 – India, 8 wickets
- Match 2 – Sep 17,1996 – Pakistan, 2 wickets
- Match 3 – Sep 18,1996 – India, 55 runs
- Match 4 – Sep 21,1996 – Pakistan, 97 runs
- Match 5 – Sep 23,1996 – Pakistan, 52 runs
- Match 1 – Sep 13,1997 – India, 20 runs
- Match 2 – Sep 14,1997 – India, 7 wickets
- Match 3 – Sep 17,1997 – no result (Washed out due to rain)
- Match 3 – Sep 18,1997 – India, 34 runs
- Match 4 – Sep 20,1997 – India, 7 wickets
- Match 5 – Sep 21,1997 – Pakistan, 5 wickets
Match 1 - Sep 12,1998 - India won by 6 wickets
Match 2 - Sep 13,1998 - Pakistan won by 51 Runs
Match 3 - Sep 16 ,1998 - Pakistan won by 77 Runs
Match 4 - Sep 19,1998 - Pakistan won by 134 Runs
Match 5 - SEp 20,1998 - Pakistan won by 5 Wockets
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