MOHALI - Pakistan vice-captain Younis Khan hit a majestic 117 to power the team to a thrilling four-wicket win over India with a ball to spare in the second one day cricket international today.
Younis hit nine fours and two sixes and anchored the innings with a superb
102-run fifth wicket partnership with Misbal-ulHaq (49) to spur Pakistan to 322 for six in 49.5 overs chasing India's 321 for nine.
It was Pakistan's highest successful one-day run chase, improving upon the 319 for seven they achieved against India on their 2005 tour.
Younis and Misbah were bowled in quick succession with 39 runs needed off 3.2 overs but Shahid Afridi hammered 29 not out from 14 balls set up the win.
Sachin Tendulkar had scored a masterly 99 for India after the hosts chose to bat first in the day-night game.
The 34-year-old batsman hit 14 fours and a six facing 91 balls and dominated a 173-run second wicket partnership with left-hander Gautam Gambhir, who hit 57.
Pakistan lost wickets at steady intervals after their task was made tougher by their poor effort on the field, conceding 41 extras.
However, Afridi hit three fours in a row to take 17 runs off left-arm Zaheer Khan's 47th over and another 11 runs the next over to leave just six runs to win in the final over.
India won the first game by five wickets.
The third match will be played in Kanpur on Sunday.
- REUTERS
