India v Pakistan, DLF Trophy, 1st ODI

Match home for the first ODI of the DLF Trophy between India and Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, April 18 2006

VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)

Apr 18, 2006, 11:31 AM

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentDLF CupSeason 2005/06

Venue

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

Format & Details

ODI • SINGLE

Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

VLive Sports Desk

Editorial Angle:Analysis of India v Pakistan, DLF Trophy, 1st ODI: Match home for the first ODI of the DLF Trophy between India and Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, April 18 2006 — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
Score Snapshot:IND 197 vs PAK 201/4 — Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
Tactical Context:Bulletin - Younis guides Pakistan to hard-fought win Verdict - Similar contest, dissimilar roles Roving Reporter - Honeymoon in Abu Dhabi Quotes - 'Run-outs were critical' - Dravid Gallery - All the action in pictures
Tournament Context:Part of DLF Cup 2005/06. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

Scorecard and ball-by-ball details

Bulletin - Younis guides Pakistan to hard-fought win
Verdict - Similar contest, dissimilar roles
Roving Reporter - Honeymoon in Abu Dhabi
Quotes - 'Run-outs were critical' - Dravid
Gallery - All the action in pictures

Preview
Quotes - Toughest season of my career, says Dravid
Quotes - 'Important for Pakistan to beat India', says Woolmer

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