September 16, 1996: India start Toronto sojourn with comprehensive win over Pakistan

For such a high profile match, only 750 spectators turned up at the Toronto Cricket Club.

Updated on: Sep 16, 2018, 13:21:38 IST

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On this day, 22 years ago, India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by eight wickets in the first ever One-day International (ODI) played in Canada.

File image of former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. (Popperfoto/Getty Images)

The game had to be reduced to 33 overs per side because of rain and after winning the toss, India elected to field first on a pitch that was always going to offer assistance to the seamers.

Batting first, Pakistan could manage 170/9 in their allotted overs with Saeed Anwar top-scoring with 46. Ijaz Ahmed was another contributor and he made 35. Javagal Srinath and Anil Kumble both picked up three wickets each for India.

Chasing a rather modest total, India got home with more than three overs to spare. Sachin Tendulkar scored run-a-ball 89 to help India to a comprehensive win. He was ably supported by Rahul Dravid and Mohammad Azharuddin. For his knock, Sachin Tendulkar was also given the man of the match award.

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