ndia got off to a blistering start in the high-voltage final against Pakistan, powered by a sensational knock from Abhishek Sharma. The explosive left-hander launched a brutal attack on the Pakistani bowlers and completed his half-century in just 20 balls. Abhishek’s aggressive batting completely shifted the momentum in India’s favour as he found the boundaries regularly and kept the scoring rate extremely high during the Powerplay. Despite losing two wickets, India raced to 81/2 after six overs, putting Pakistan under immense pressure early in the innings. Abhishek Sharma remained the centre of attention with his fearless stroke-play, attacking both pace and spin and giving India a commanding start in the crucial final. **Score after 6 overs: India – 81/2 **The match remains finely poised, but Abhishek Sharma’s explosive fifty has given India strong early momentum against arch-rivals Pakistan.
