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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

'How important my seven runs were': Mohammed Siraj elated as batting practice paid off against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj expressed his joy after his crucial seven-run contribution with the bat played a pivotal role in India's six-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.

Coming in at No. 11, Siraj managed to fend off Pakistani pacers' yorkers and accumulated three doubles (two of which were helped by overthrows) and a single off seven balls. This effort marked only the third time Siraj got to bat in a T20I, and it resulted in his highest score in the format - a crucial factor in the low-scoring game.

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