In a thrilling 4th match of Asia Cup 2010, India beat arch rival Pakistan on the 2nd last ball by 3 wickets on Saturday, 19th June, 2010 at Dambulla. Pak all out on 267 runs in 49.3 overs and Ind made 271/7 in49.5 overs.
Pakistan won the toss elected to bat first made 267 runs thanks to 74 runs by opener Salman Butt well supported by Malik 39 and Afridi 32 runs but Kamran Akmal hit quickfire in the end with 41 balls 51 runs to set a competitive total.
India lost Sehwag early but Gambhir hit 83 runs and put 98 runs with Dhoni who hit 56 runs and they were 180/2 in 35 overs but few quick wickets put them in backfoot but then Raina hit 27 balls 34 runs before out in the last over with 6 runs required in 4 balls and Harbhajan hit a six on the 2nd last ball to seal a thrilling win.
Match Summary:
Pakistan - 267 all out in 49.3 overs (Salman 74, Kamran 51, Kumar 3-53, Zaheer 2-41)
India - 271/7 in 49.5 overs overs (Gambhir 83, Dhoni 56, Ajmal 3-56)
Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.
Man of the Match - Gautam Gambhir (India)
Result - India won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
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