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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.

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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.

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