When Mushtaq Ahmed’s five-wicket haul shattered Team India’s dreams in Sahara Cup final

The 1996 Sahara Cup final saw Pakistan triumph over India by 52 runs at the Toronto Cricket Club. Mushtaq Ahmed’s remarkable five-wicket haul dismantled India’s batting lineup, restricting them to 161 runs. This decisive fifth ODI wrapped up a fiercely competitive series between the two arch-rivals. Mushtaq Ahmed’s outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award, further solidifying his impact in this historic rivalry.