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The game that always promises and rarely delivers came and went again, promising much at different stages, and ultimately delivering what the blue mass of humanity saw it as: a landslide victory for India. A stunning mid-wicket collapse from Pakistan that saw them lose eight wickets for 36 runs turned what should have been an enthralling chase into a dull formality. Each Indian player played a role in their own way, with five different players equally splitting the 10 Pakistani wickets. With Pakistan’s 191-run defeat, India – led by captain Rohit Sharma – were dazzled and astonished, even though it was like taking a gun to a knife fight. Already out of that match, Pakistan were spectators as India returned home in front of around 100,000 fans to finish first in a World Cup race in which they look favourites.
