In view of the Duckworth-Lewis method, it was appropriate that the team that won the toss should bowl, Sanjay Manjrikar. Photo: ICC
Lahore: Rohit Sharma surprised the observers by winning the toss and electing to bat first.
Wasim Akram and Sanjay Manjrikar believed that the team winning the toss would take advantage of the favorable conditions by opting to bowl first, with the Duckworth-Lewis method being applied due to rain interference, even if the side chasing the target would benefit.
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Rohit Sharma decided to bat first and said that we are thinking of playing good cricket not the weather, we should accept the challenge.
Surprised at this decision, Wasim Akram said that due to the dew falling on the field, it will be easier for the Pakistan team to chase the target. Bowling.
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