Tags: Asia Cup 2023,
Pakistan vs India, third Match, Group A at Pallekele, Sep 02, 2023,
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Printed on: Sep 03, 2023
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The much-hyped India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match in Pallekele on Saturday, September 2 produced some fascinating moments, worthy of an Indo-Pak conflict. Nonetheless, followers’ worst fears got here true ultimately as climate performed spoilsport and compelled a no consequence.
The day started on a promising word because the toss occurred on the scheduled time. Staff India received the toss and batted first. Nonetheless, play was interrupted after 4.2 overs, with India on 15/0 loss. When the match resumed after a brief interruption, Shaheen Afridi had his tails up as he clear bowled Rohit Sharma (11) and Virat Kohli (4).
India had been 48 for 3 when Shreyas Iyer, taking part in in his comeback match, was out for 14. He as soon as once more fell to the brief ball, attempting to tackle Haris Rauf. The Males in Blue had been 51/3 in 11.2 overs when rain compelled gamers of the sector once more.
On resumption, India suffered one other setback, shedding Shubman Gill for 10 off 32 balls. The younger opener was knocked over by Rauf. At 66/4, the batting aspect had been in bother. Nonetheless, Ishan Kishan (82 off 81) and Hardik Pandya (87 off 90) featured in an excellent rearguard for the Males in Blue, including 138 runs for the fifth wicket.
Kishan struck 9 fours and two sixes, whereas Pandya hit seven fours and one most. The duo lifted India previous the 200-run mark as there have been no additional interruptions. The fantastic stand was damaged when a drained Kishan miscued an tried pull off Rauf, however ended up giving a catch.
India crumbled after Kishan’s exit. Pandya struck a number of spectacular blows earlier than being outfoxed by a slower one from Afridi. He ended up spooning a catch to cowl. Ravindra Jadeja additionally didn’t final lengthy and was caught behind off the left-arm seamer for 14. Shardul Thakur (3) was the subsequent to go, lobbing a catch off the forefront whereas attempting to information Naseem Shah on the on-side.
Jasprit Bumrah hit three fours in his cameo, which ensured India crossed 265. Naseem ended India’s lower-order resistance by dismissing Kuldeep Yadav (4) and Bumrah (16). No additional play was potential within the match and the groups shared one level every.
With three factors from two Group A matches, Pakistan have certified for the Tremendous Fours. India might want to keep away from defeat towards Nepal on September 4 to make sure their qualification for the Tremendous Fours. A win or a washout shall be sufficient for India to make the subsequent spherical.
–By A Cricket Correspondent
