Pakistan Beat India by Eight Wickets in IMC Over-40 Cricket World Cup

Pakistan secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over India in their second match of the IMC Over-40 Cricket World Cup 2026 in Guyana.

India won the toss and elected to bat first. However, Pakistan’s bowlers restricted the side to 143 runs in 34.3 overs.

Mohammad Khalil led the bowling attack with three wickets for 23 runs in seven overs. Mohammad Irfan claimed two wickets for 25 runs in six overs, while Fahad Jabbar took two for 12 in 3.3 overs. Waseem Ali and Syed Fariduddin also picked up one wicket each.

Akmal and Ghani Lead Pakistan to Victory

Pakistan chased the 144-run target in just 26.2 overs, finishing at 144 for three wickets.

Adnan Akmal and Shahryar Ghani starred with the bat, scoring 63 runs each. Their contributions helped Pakistan secure a convincing win over their arch-rivals.

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For India, Murtaza Ali scored 48 runs, while Amit Mishra contributed 38. Mishra also took two wickets for 15 runs in his six overs.

Pakistan’s disciplined bowling and confident batting proved decisive as the team registered its second consecutive victory in the tournament.

Pakistan Open Campaign with Convincing Win over Caribbean Side

Pakistan also began its World Cup campaign with a comprehensive victory over the Rest of the Caribbean (ROTC), bowling the opposition out for just 71 runs.

After winning the toss, ROTC captain Devi Maharaj elected to bat first. Pakistan’s bowlers quickly took control and kept the scoring in check.

Former Pakistan Test fast bowler Mohammad Khalil claimed two early wickets. Wasim Ali took three wickets, while Farid-ud-Din Agha delivered an impressive spell to claim four. Asif Muhammad added another wicket as Pakistan dismissed ROTC for a modest total.

Imran Khan Stars in Successful Chase

Pakistan needed only 72 runs to win and reached the target in 10.5 overs.

Captain Junaid Nanitalwala opened alongside Imran Khan but fell to Leroy Bristol. Imran, meanwhile, produced an outstanding unbeaten innings of 48 runs, including three fours and three sixes.

Former Pakistan Test cricketer Taufeeq Umar remained unbeaten on 13 as Pakistan completed a comfortable victory.

The two wins have given Pakistan a strong start to its IMC Over-40 Cricket World Cup campaign in Guyana.