Welcome to the highlights of Pakistan vs India 1st ODI - 1997 India tour of Pakistan 3-match ODI series - The first One-Day International cricket match between Pakistan and India was played at Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad, Sind on September 28, 1997.
Match Overview:
Aaqib Javed's four-wickets, Saqlain Mushtaq and Waqar Younis' combined 5-wickets sets up to Pakistan convincing five-wicket victory over India, despite Nilesh Kulkarni's fightback with three-wickets and Pakistan take a 1-0 lead in the first ODI.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
India bundled out for 170 in 49 overs with top scorer by Rahul Dravid cracked a 50 off 81-balls including two boundaries.
Ajay Jadeja struck 41 off 77-balls including 3-fours, Mohammad Azharuddin cracked a 31 off 67-balls included three-fours and Robin Singh scored 20 off 48-balls contained a boundary.
Pakistan best bowler by Aaqib Javed claimed a 4-wickets, Saqlain Mushtaq picked up 3-wickets for 13-runs in 9-overs including three maidens with economy rate of 1.44, Waqar Younis took 2-wickets and one for Shahid Afridi.
Pakistan chase down the target of 171 for 5 in 44.3 overs with top scorer by Shahid Afridi struck 45 off 60-balls including 5-fours & a six.
Inzamam-ul-Haq cracked a unbeaten 35 off 68-balls including 3-fours, Saeed Anwar struck 30 off 29-balls included 4-fours & a six and Ijaz Ahmed hit 22 off 42-balls contained 3-fours.
India best bowler by Nilesh Kulkarni picked up 3-wickets for 27-runs in 10-overs including two maidens with economy rate of 2.70 and Robin Singh took one-wicket.
Aaqib Javed named Player of the match for his pace bowling attack to claimed a 4-wickets for 29-runs in 8-overs.
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