Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed won the toss and opted to bowl first, a move which backfired on his team as India posted a mammoth 336 for 5 on a flat pitch but in overcast conditions in Manchester. India eventually defeated Pakistan by 89 runs (DLS).

"It was a blessing in disguise, to be true. Virat Kohli also wanted to bowl. He was also thinking we should use these conditions to let our bowlers go out and do their job.

"100 percent (wanted India to win the toss and bat first). When I went to the middle, it was cloudy and there was prediction for a bit of showers. When I want and walked on the pitch, it just had the magnificent feel. When you look at a pitch, you know 'wow this could be a good pitch to bat on.'

Sanjay Manjrekar was telling me that India should win the toss and bowl but I said we should bat. Maybe with the new ball, there would be a hint of movement for 3-4 overs. After that it was going to be a belter," Sachin Tendulkar told India Today.