BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) Allrounder Hardik Pandya smashed three sixes at the start of the last over as India let rip against rival Pakistan to reach 319-3 from 48 overs in Group B of the Champions Trophy on Sunday.
Defending champion India hit 72 crucial runs in the last four overs, with Pandya ending on 20 off six deliveries. Most of those came during a costly 23-run last over for Imad Wasim (0-66), making it an even bigger challenge for Pakistan’s unproven batting lineup.
Pakistan’s target is 324 in 48 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis method.
Opener Rohit Sharma top-scored with 91 off 119 balls before being run out and Virat Kohli was 81 not out off 68, with six fours and three sixes.