The DLF Cup (named after sponsor DLF) was the name for two one-day internationals between India and Pakistan to be held in United Arab Emirates in April. The revenue of the friendship cup matches went to help the victims of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake. The DLF Cup also signifies the return of cricket to the Middle East after a 6-year absence.
Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 18 April | 1st ODI | Abu Dhabi |
| 19 April | 2nd ODI | Abu Dhabi |
Squads
 India |
 Pakistan |
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ODI Series
1st ODI
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18 April
Scorecard |
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India 197 (50 Overs) |
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Pakistan
201/4 (48.3 Overs) |
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Y Venugopal Rao 61 (93)
Ajit Agarkar 2/33 (10 Overs) |
Younis Khan 71* (96)
Shoaib Malik 3/40 (10 Overs) |
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Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Umpires: Brian Jerling (South Africa) and Rudi Koertzen (South Africa) Player of the match: Younis Khan (PAK) |
- India won the toss and chose to bat.
- Pakistan leads the series 1-0.
2nd ODI
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19 April
Scorecard |
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India 269/5 (50 Overs) |
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Pakistan
218 (45.2 Overs) |
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Rahul Dravid 92 (116)
Irfan Pathan 3/35 (10 Overs) |
Inzamam-ul-Haq 79 (91)
Naved-ul-Hasan 2/45 (10 Overs) |
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India won by 51 runs
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Umpires: Brian Jerling (South Africa) and Rudi Koertzen (South Africa) Player of the match: Rahul Dravid (IND) |
- India won the toss and chose to bat.
- India levels the series 1-1.