Akmal and Ghani's Fifties Lead Pakistan to Victory Over India in 2026 IMC Over-40's World Cup
According to Kaieteur News, Pakistan secured a 7-wicket victory over India during the 2026 IMC Over-40's World Cup at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, with Adnan Akmal and Sheharyar Ghani both scoring 63 not out.
Kaieteur News reported that Adnan Akmal and Sheharyar Ghani contributed fifties to assist Pakistan in achieving a 7-wicket win against India during the 2026 IMC Over-40's World Cup at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, on October 19, 2026.
Wicket-keeper batsman Adnan Akmal (63 not out) and Sheharyar Ghani (63 not out) guided Pakistan to their win against India.
Pakistan successfully chased a target of 143 runs, which India had set in their first innings, recovering from a rough position of 19-3. Pakistan reached a final score of 144-3, which proved sufficient for the win. Adnan Akmal (63 not out) and Sheharyar Ghani (63 not out) struck an unbeaten 125-run partnership to lead Pakistan to their winning score of 144-3, despite a performance of 2-18 from Indian spinner Amit Mishra.
Prior to this, Pakistani player Muhammad Khalil took 3-23 in a notable effort as India was ultimately dismissed for 143, despite a recovery led by Murtaza Ali with 48 runs.