KOLKATA: Virat Kohli guided India to a six-wicket win against Pakistan in the crucial Super Ten Group Two match of the World Twenty20 here at the Eden Gardens on Saturday night.
Chasing a rather easy target, India completed their victory with 13 balls to spare as Kohli remained not out on 55 which he scored off 37 balls with seven fours and a six.
He was supported by Yuvraj Singh (24) and later by his captain Mahindra Singh Dhoni (13 not out), who took the winning single.
Kohli added 61 with Yuvraj for the fourth wicket and then 35 with Dhoni for an unbeaten fifth wicket partnership.
For Pakistan, fast bowler Mohammad Sami claimed two wickets on successive balls and finished at 2-17 while left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir took one wicket for 11 runs.
Earlier, Pakistan made 124 for five in 18 overs as their main scorers were Shoaib Malik (26) and Umar Akmal (22).
The match was reduced to a 18-overs-a-side after it was delayed by an hour due to a wet outfield from rain.
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