Pakistan captain Salman Agha made an immediate impact in the T20 World Cup group stage match, dismissing India's Abhishek Sharma for a duck in the very first over. This early breakthrough came as Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first in what promises to be a crucial encounter between the arch-rivals.

The wicket fell on just the second ball of the innings, sending a clear message about Pakistan's aggressive approach to the powerplay. Abhishek Sharma, who has been in good form for India in recent matches, failed to score as Agha's delivery found the edge and was comfortably taken by the wicketkeeper. The dismissal puts immediate pressure on the Indian batting lineup at a time when they were looking to build momentum.

This early wicket could prove pivotal in shaping the match's outcome, especially given the high-stakes nature of T20 World Cup encounters between these teams. With both sides boasting strong batting lineups, the ability to strike early often proves decisive in setting the tone for the rest of the innings.