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Internet Desk: The Union Sports minister Vijay Goel praised the Indian cricket team for their emphatic victory over the arch rivals Pakistan claiming the victory to be “significant”.
Congratulations to Team India for its emphatic victory by decimating #Pakistan by 124 runs in the #CT17 . Good luck for the next match!
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) June 5, 2017
India who is the defending champions of the tournament opened this year’s campaign with a 124 run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston.
“It’s a significant victory for the Indian team. I am very happy and I congratulate each and every member of the team for this spectacular victory over Pakistan,” Goel said after the win.
“It’s a happy moment for all cricket loving Indians and I congratulate them,” he added.
Batting first, India notched up a competitive 319 for three after two rain interruptions reduced the match to 48 overs a side.
Set a revised target of 324 in 48 overs at the start of their innings under the Duckworth/Lewis method, Pakistan were required to chase 289 in 41 overs when play resumed after the day’s third rain interruption.
The task proved too much for Pakistan, who was bowled out for 164 in 33.4 overs.