Pakistan beats India in first T20I

Shoaib Malik and skipper Mohammad Hafeez made useful half-centuries as Pakistan registered its first Twenty20 victory over India, beating their archrivals by five wickets to take 1-0 lead in the two match Twenty20 series here on Tuesday.

Needing ten runs in the last over, Pakistan overhauled the India target of 133 when Malik smacked Ravindra Jadeja for a straight six. He remained unbeaten on 57 off 50 while Hafeez made 61 off 44 deliveries. The two shared 106 runs for the fourth wicket ? the highest for Pakistan in a T20 international.

After being restricted for a paltry total, India were given a rousing start when Bhuvneshwar provided the hosts three initial wickets. He castled Nasir Jamshed (2 off 6) before getting Ahmad Shehzad (5 off 7) caught by MS Dhoni. He uprooted Umar Akmal's stumps before the batsman could get his eye in.

Earlier, India batting suffered a sensational collapse as they were restricted for a paltry 133 for 9. India openers Gautam Gambhir (43 off 41) and Ajinkya Rahane (42 off 31) gave India a solid platform, putting up 77 for the first wicket.