6 signature moments from the India vs Pakistan match that don't fade away
India defeated Pakistan yet again in a World Cup clashAfter having lost the tournament opener against New Zealand, India were on the verge of elimination and were facing Pakistan at Eden Gardens in a high-octane clash.There was a dispiriting rain delay that greeted the players though, and the match finally started after conceding four overs to the rain gods. The most anticipated match of the group stages of the ICC T20 World Cup 2016 was reduced to 18 overs a side, much to the disappointment of everyone.But once the action began, all those morose thoughts were banished. Pakistan posted a fighting total of 118 in their allotted quota of 18 overs, overcoming a slow start on a difficult pitch to give their bowlers something to defend.In reply, India were in a spot of bother as they lost three early wickets. But Virat Kohli along with Yuvraj Singh steadied the ship, and Kohli’s brilliant unbeaten knock of 55 ultimately guided India to a 6-wicket victory with 13 balls remaining.India’s World Cup winning streak against Pakistan continues as they have now won all the 11 matches they have played against their arch-rivals in World Championship tournaments.There were several unforgettable moments in the match, moments that don’t fade away – not unlike the Axe Signature line of body perfumes. Here is a list of 6 of those moments:
#1 Amitabh Bachchan gives everyone goosebumps with his rendition of the national anthem
This was star-studded event with a galaxy of celebrities descending on Eden Gardens to witness history. So it makes sense that the ball was set rolling by one of the country’s biggest icons.
The customary Indian national anthem before the match was sung by none other than Amitabh Bachchan, who was specially invited for the occasion. The megastar struck all the right notes with his rich baritone and soulful chords, and it was hard not to get goosebumps as you saw the passion on the Indian players’ faces during the rendition.
This was truly a moment to remember, and Bachchan Sr.’s presence at such high-profile games could well become a signature of all big matches held in India.