World Cup 2023: Cricket fever at all time high on X as India wins against Pakistan

World Cup 2023: India continues its winning streak with a win over Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Published on: Oct 14, 2023, 20:11:58 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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India emerged victorious against Pakistan in a thrilling match in the ongoing 2023 World Cup. India opted to field after winning the toss. Though the Men in Blue had a rocky start, they quickly recovered and took all wickets of Pakistan in 191 runs. Team India chased 192 runs and won by 7 wickets. With this win, Team India continues their winning streak against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup.

World Cup 2023: The image shows the Indian cricketers celebrating after claiming victory against Pakistan on October 14. (X/@JayShah)

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Fans are expectedly elated with the outcome and many are taking to social media to celebrate the win. Here are some netizens' reactions that aptly capture the joy India is experiencing following their victory against Pakistan in the 2023 World Cup

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India's World Cup dominance over Pakistan started with a 43-run win in 1992. It continued for the next seven times with the latest one being today’s match in the 2023 World Cup. Men in Blue have also secured thrilling wins in 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, 2015, and 2019.

What's next for India and Pakistan in World Cup 2023?

India is set to face Bangladesh next on October 19 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. As for Pakistan, they will face Australia next and the match will take place at Chennai’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Today's match between India and Pakistan was held at the World's largest Cricket Stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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World Cup 2023 started with a match between England, the defending champions, and New Zealand, the last tournament’s runner-up on October 5. A total of 48 matches will be played in the mega event with the final one scheduled to be played on November 19.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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