In 2006, India toured Pakistan for a thrilling cricket series that spanned across three Tests and five One Day Internationals (ODIs). While Pakistan emerged victorious in the Test series, India dominated the ODI leg, securing a comfortable 4-1 series win. This recap revisits each high-octane ODI, where cricket's greatest rivals delivered unforgettable performances.
Series Summary:
First ODI (Feb 6, 2006, Peshawar)
Pakistan won by 7 runs (D/L method)
India: 328 all out in 49.4 overs
Pakistan: 311/7 in 47 overs (D/L)
Despite a brilliant century from Sachin Tendulkar (100 off 113 balls), India fell short by 7 runs after Pakistan's revised target of 305 runs due to bad light. Salman Butt's century (101 off 111 balls) and Rana Naved-ul-Hasan's 4/62 sealed the win for Pakistan.
Second ODI (Feb 11, 2006, Rawalpindi)
India won by 7 wickets
Pakistan: 265/7 in 50 overs
India: 266/3 in 43.1 overs
Shoaib Malik's 95 was the standout for Pakistan, but Yuvraj Singh's composed 82* and Irfan Pathan's 3/43 set up a comfortable win for India.
Third ODI (Feb 13, 2006, Lahore)
India won by 5 wickets
Pakistan: 288/8 in 50 overs
India: 292/5 in 47.4 overs
Shoaib Malik scored his first century (108 off 120), but Sachin Tendulkar's 95 and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's explosive 72* off 46 balls guided India to a thrilling win.
Fourth ODI (Feb 16, 2006, Multan)
India won by 5 wickets
Pakistan: 161 all out in 41.5 overs
India: 162/5 in 32.3 overs
A low-scoring match dominated by India's bowlers, with R. P. Singh's 4/40 being instrumental. Rahul Dravid's steady 59 ensured India chased down the target comfortably.
Fifth ODI (Feb 19, 2006, Karachi)
India won by 8 wickets
Pakistan: 286/8 in 50 overs
India: 287/2 in 46.5 overs
Yuvraj Singh's scintillating 107* off 93 balls and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's quick 77* powered India to a dominant win, sealing the series 4-1.
Key Performances:
Yuvraj Singh: 107* (93 balls) in the 5th ODI, earning him the Player of the Match and solidifying his role as one of India's finest ODI match-winners.
Sachin Tendulkar: His century in the first ODI (100 off 113) was a testament to his timeless class, despite India’s narrow loss.
Irfan Pathan: Consistent wicket-taking, including 3/43 in the 2nd ODI, was crucial to India’s success.
Series Outcome: India won the ODI series 4-1.
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