A new low: When Pakistan lost to India as early as toss. Over and out.
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T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK: Pakistan had little go their way after choosing to bowl first in Colombo, where teams batting second have struggled throughout the tournament. Their decision backfired as Pakistan slumped to a 61-run defeat on Sunday.
When Pakistan won the toss against India, they held the match in their own hands — a decision that could have shaped the entire contest. At the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, every chasing team in this T20 World Cup had already lost. Ireland fell short. Even 2021 champions Australia were stunned by Zimbabwe. The pattern wasn’t subtle.
It was right there.
So what was the obvious call? Bat first. Put runs on the board. Apply scoreboard pressure. Make India chase. Simple. Logical. Expected.
Instead, Pakistan chose to gamble — and gambled badly. They opted to bowl. Against India. In Colombo.
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