WATCH: Fakar Zaman's blunder helps Rohit Sharma survive a near 'run-out'

Pakistan missed a big breakthrough. A throw at the wrong end by Fakhar Zaman gave India a breather. KL Rahul wanted to steal a quick single but Rohit charged back for another run, Fakhar threw the ball to bowlers end and Rahul, who was close to the crease, returned back in time.  

After being put to bat first, India openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul gave India a flying start to bring up their 100 runs partnership in 18 overs. It is the first 100-run opening stand for India against Pakistan in a World Cup.

Meanwhile, Pakistan missed a big breakthrough. A throw at the wrong end by Fakhar Zaman gave India a breather. KL Rahul wanted to steal a quick single but Rohit charged back for another run, Fakhar threw the ball to bowlers end and Rahul, who was close to the crease, returned back in time.

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Pakistan's pace bowling attack failed to impress. Skipper Sarfaraz introduced spinner Imad Wasim into the attack in the 9th over. Both Indian openers were in good touch as they attained 50-runs partnership in 10 overs.

Rohit Sharma attained his 3rd World Cup fifty after surviving the run-out chance. Pakistan pace bowling attack including Mohammad Amir failed to make the most of the overcast conditions. It’ll be interesting to see how both batsmen tackles the spin bowling in the coming overs.