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Virat Kohli played a masterful knock of 55 as India continued their dominance over Pakistan with a six wicket win at the Eden Gardens. (In Picture) - Virat Kohli bows down to Sachin Tendulkar in the stands after scoring after reaching his half-century. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686492” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
Mukesh Ambani, CMD, Reliance Industries Ltd, with wife Nita Ambani, Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar, Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan waving the tricolour after India’s win over Pakistan. There was a huge star presence at the Eden Gardens and the Indian cricketers put on a show in front of them. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686456” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
Earlier, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan sang the Indian national anthem. The atmosphere at the Eden Gardens was electric. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686458” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar and cricketer Virender Sehwag share a joke with Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan before the start of the match. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686460” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
The Indian spinners choked the Pakistan batsmen and helped India restrict the visitors to 118/5 in a reduced 18-over match. In Picture - Suresh Raina appeals unsuccessfully against Ahmed Shehzad during the match. solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686462” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
India were in a spot of bother after they lost Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina inside the powerplay. But Virat Kohli and Yuvraj got together and steadied the ship. Once Kohli got his eye in, the fans were in for a treat as he played some delightful shots to entertain the full house at the Eden Gardens. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686464” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
Pacer Hardik Pandya celebrates the wicket of Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. Afridi had a bad day at the office as he scored just 8 off 14 balls and ended up wicketless. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686466” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
Captain MS Dhoni’s eyes would have lit up having watced the ball turn square right from the second over. He used his spinners to good effect but what was surprising that he didn’t finish Ashwin’s quota. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686468” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
There was much talk about the Rohit Sharma vs Mohammad Amir battle and it was the left arm pacer who got the better of Rohit as he had him caught at cover off a top edge with Shoaib Malik taking a brilliant catch. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686470” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
Yuvraj provided good support to Kohli as the duo put on 61 runs from 7.2 overs which proved to be crucial. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686474” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
Suresh Raina failed once again as he edged one onto the stumps off Mohammad Sami who had removed Dhawan off the previous delivery. India were reeling at 23/3 as Raina departed. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686478” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
Well, it was a no-brainer that Dhoni hit the winning runs and Kohli as well as the crowd went berserk in celebrations. Solaris[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2686480” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]
Virat Kohli walked off the a standing ovation and he received a grand reception from the Master Blaster - Sachin Tendulkar from the stands. Solaris[/caption]
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