In the Super 8 round of the 2012 T20 World Cup, Lakshmipathy Balaji’s spell of 3-22 helped India crush Pakistan by eight wickets. Pakistan were bowled out for 128 in 19.4 overs, a target India chased in 17 overs. Balaji dismissed Shahid Afridi with a short ball, then cleaned up the tail. Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal both fell attempting aggressive strokes, giving Balaji three wickets and setting up Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 78 in the chase.
