In a highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, rain played spoilsport, forcing the match to end in a thrilling tie. Here’s a breakdown of the match:
Pre-Match:
- Toss: Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, won the toss and elected to bat first.
- Indian Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (Wicket Keeper), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
- Pakistan Playing XI: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket Keeper), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.
1 to 20 Overs Highlights:
- India’s innings began cautiously, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill facing some dot balls.
- Rohit Sharma started with a boundary but was bowled by Shaheen Afridi in the 5th over.
- Virat Kohli hit a four but got bowled by Naseem Shah.
- Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya steadied the innings,
21 to 40 Overs Highlights:
- Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya formed a crucial partnership, taking the score from a precarious 66-4.
- Both players reached their half-centuries and aggressively pushed the score higher.
- Ishan Kishan hit a massive six off Mohammad Nawaz and celebrated his half-century.
- Hardik Pandya reached his fifty with a well-placed single.
- The partnership between Ishan and Hardik put pressure on Pakistan as they scored boundaries consistently.
Trembling 40 to 50 Overs Highlights:
- India reached a total of 266 runs, with the final wicket falling to Naseem Shah’s slower delivery, caught by Agha Salman.
- Naseem Shah dismissed Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur in quick succession.
- Bumrah managed a boundary off Naseem Shah.
- India’s innings ended with a total of 266 runs.
Pakistan Bowling Score Card:
- Shaheen Afridi: 10 overs, 23 runs, 5 wickets, economy rate of 4.3
- Naseem Shah: 8.5 overs, 36 runs, 3 wickets, economy rate of 4.1
- Haris Rauf: 9 overs, 58 runs, 2 wickets, economy rate of 6.4
- Shadab Khan: 9 overs, 57 runs, 0 wickets, economy rate of 6.3
- Mohammad Nawaz: 8 overs, 55 runs, 0 wickets, economy rate of 6.9
- Agha Salman: 4 overs, 21 runs, 0 wickets, economy rate of 5.2
Summary of India Batting and Pakistan Bowling:
- India posted a competitive total of 266 runs, with Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya being the standout performers.
- Shaheen Afridi’s 5-wicket haul was the highlight of Pakistan’s bowling performance.
- Pakistan faced a challenging target in the rain-interrupted match.
Rain Interruption:
- Rain interrupted the match at various points during Pakistan’s innings.
- At 19:52 PM, heavy rain led to the pitch being covered.
- The officials inspected the conditions, and the covers were briefly removed at 20:50 PM.
- After another inspection, the match was expected to be reduced to a 25 to 30 over contest.
- Unfortunately, the rain persisted, and at 21:52 PM, the match was called off, resulting in both teams earning one point each.
Match Result:
- The India vs. Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2023 ended in a tie due to rain.
- Both teams received one point each, with Pakistan advancing through the Super Four’s.
Head-to-Head ODI Record:
- Total ODI Matches Played: 132
- India Won: 55
- Pakistan Won: 73
Captains:
- Indian Team Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Pakistan Team Captain: Babar Azam
Where to Watch:
- The India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match can be watched live on the Star Sports Network and Disney Hotstar app.
Date and Venue:
- The match took place on 2nd September 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.
Umpires:
- Umpires for the match: Richard Illingworth and Ruchira Palliyaguruge
- Third Umpire: Paul Wilson
- Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
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