VIDEO: World Cup 1996, India vs Pakistan

India, third from Group A, and Pakistan, runners-up from Group B, met at the quarter-finals of World Cup cricket 1996 at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. Pakistan received a huge blow before the match started, when Wasim Akram was declared unfit for the contest. Ind vs Pak: Statistical preview

Navjot Sidhu and Sachin Tendulkar helped India to a 90-run opening stand. Sidhu eventually fell for a well-compiled 115, but though India progressed at steady pace, they needed that one major push. That came from Ajay Jadeja, who smashed his way to a 25-ball 45, taking 40 off two overs from Waqar Younis. India finished on 287 for eight.Live Scorecard: ICC World Cup 2015, India vs Pakistan

In response, the Pakistani openers stormed to an 84-run opening stand, being especially harsh on Venkatesh Prasad. Aamer Sohail smashed him for four and, in a rush of blood, gestured him to fetch the ball. Prasad struck next ball, and gestured back to him. He added two more wickets to his kitty.Ind vs Pak, Preview:

All hopes lay on Javed Miandad, but he was involved in a needless run out, and walked back for one final time in international cricket. Anil Kumble then took three wickets as Pakistan finished on 248 for nine.Ind vs Pak, World Cup 2015: 5 players who can change the match

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