ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets, after Match 12 IND vs PAK

India thrashed Pakistan by 7 wickets to register their 3rd consecutive win in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

In a highly anticipated encounter at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India secured a comfortable victory against their arch-rivals, Pakistan, in the 12th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. India winning the toss elected to field first.

Pakistan's innings saw some strong individual performances, with Babar Azam leading the way with a gritty 50 and Mohammad Rizwan contributing with 49 runs. However, they couldn't quite capitalize on their starts, and their middle-order struggled. The bowlers from Indian side put up an impressive display, with Mohammed Siraj Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya taking two wickets each. Pakistan managed to post a total of 191 runs, with their innings ending in the 42.5th over.

Chasing the target, India got off to a solid start with Rohit Sharma's explosive 86 and Shubman Gill's 16. Virat Kohli added 16, Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 53 and KL Rahul also played a small cameo of 19 runs to guide India to a comfortable victory. India reached the target in just 30.3 overs with a score of 192/3, securing a convincing win in the World Cup clash. India have now registered their third victory of the tournament.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table:

After third consecutive win in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India are on top of the table with six points and NRR of +1.821. Hosts India will be high in confidence after their win against Pakistan. After their first loss in the tournament, Pakistan are at the fourth position with four points and NRR of -0.137 . New Zealand now see themselves at the second position of the table with 6 points in 3 games and NRR of +1.604. Third are South Africa with four points under their name with a NRR of 2.360. England and Bangladesh have opened their account with two points. Sri Lanka, Netherlands, Australia and Afghanistan are yet to open their account.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Runs 

With ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma also entered the list of top run-scorers. While Pakistan wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan with his 49 against India secures the first position with 248 runs. Rizwan has a century and fifty under his name in three innings played so far. New Zealand opener Devon Conway secures the second position with 229 runs.

Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma with played a crucial knock to take his team home against Pakistan. His scores in this World Cup so far are 0, 131 and 86. With 217 runs to his name his is in the third position. South African wicket-keeper Quinton De Kock is fourth in the list with 209 runs in 2 innings. Sri Lankan Kusal Mendis is 5th in this list with 198 runs in 2 innings.

Top 5 leading run-scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) - 248 Runs

2. Devon Conway (New Zealand) - 229 Runs

3. Rohit Sharma (India) - 217 Runs

4. Quinton De Kock (South Africa) - 209 Runs 

5. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) - 198 Runs

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Wickets 

India's prime fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is now the leading wicket taker of the tournament. He had a great day with the ball against Pakistan, he picked two wickets against Pakistan and had bowling figures of 2/19 in his 7 overs. He clean bowled both Mohammed Rizwan and Shadab Khan with two great deliveries. Mitchell Santner of New Zealand is number two on the list with 8 wickets in 3 games.

New Zealand Pacer Matt Henry is 3rd on the table with 8 wickets in 3 matches. Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali is 4th in this list with 7 wickets in 3 games. Hasan Ali picked the wicket of Virat Kohli against India. South African pace bowler Kagiso Rabada is 5th with 5 wickets in 2 games. 

Top 5 leading wicket-takers in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Jasprit Bumrah (India) - 8 Wickets 

2. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) - 8 Wickets 

3. Matt Henry (New Zealand) - 8 Wickets 

4. Hasan Ali (Pakistan) - 7 Wickets 

5. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) - 5 Wickets