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SK Flashback: India win maiden ODI series on Pakistan soil in 2004

India pulled off a sensational victory

The Samsung Cup between India and Pakistan in 2004 generated enough hype to make even non-cricket lovers either turn on their TV sets or visit the grounds to get a glimpse of the enthralling action.

The series lived up to expectation as the age-old rivals compiled together a scintillating display of cricket. The honours were shared after the completion of the first four ODIs and both teams had everything to play for in the final ODI in Lahore.

Also read: SK Flashback: 5 memorable moments from India's win at Lahore in 2004

India, eventually, came out trumps to record their maiden series triumph in Pakistan, beating them by a margin of 40 runs. We take a look at the five best moments of the game.


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LAHORE, PAKISTAN - MARCH 24:  Mohammad Sami (L) of Pakistan celebrates after dismissing Rahul Dravid of India during the fifth Pakistan v India one-day international match played at the Gadaffi Stadium on March 24, 2004 in Lahore, Pakistan. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
Mohammad Sami showed the world what he was capable of

India had a rollicking start through some blistering strokes by Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. The duo showed promise in their innings and smashed 11 fours, peppering the boundaries across the entire circumference of the ground.

However, the Pakistan pacers pulled things back when Shabbir Ahmed dismissed Sehwag, who unsuccessfully attempted to play a back-foot punch only to feather the ball into Moin Khan’s gloves.

Few overs later, Mohammad Sami’s probing line and length paid dividends as Sachin produced an outside edge to give Pakistan their second wicket.

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