Carlton and United Tri Series 1999/20 | Match 7 | Pakistan Vs India | Razzaq heroics

Pakistan defeated India by 32 runs in the seventh match of the Carlton & United Series at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on 21 January 2000.

Batting first, Pakistan posted 262 for seven in 50 overs, built around Ijaz Ahmed’s 67, Saeed Anwar’s 43 and Mohammad Yousuf’s 45. Abdul Razzaq provided the late impetus with a superb unbeaten 70 from 52 deliveries, lifting Pakistan to a competitive total.

India made a promising start through Sachin Tendulkar (93) and Sourav Ganguly (43), who shared an opening partnership of 99.

However, Abdul Razzaq turned the match decisively with a devastating spell of five for 48, while Wasim Akram claimed three wickets.

India were dismissed for 230 in 49.4 overs, handing Pakistan a 32-run victory. Razzaq was deservedly named Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance.

Carlton and United Tri Series 1999/20 | Match 7 | Pakistan Vs India | Razzaq heroics, Jan 2000.