India crush Pakistan by 228 runs in rain-hit Asia Cup match

Pakistan 44/2 after 11 overs

Pakistan in trouble as they lost in-form babar Azam after Imam-ul-Haq. Pakistan 44/2 after 11 overs

India Post 356-2 In 50 Overs

India - 356/2 in 50 overs. Check out the complete scorecard:

Kohli completes 13,000 ODI runs.

Virat Kohli scored his 47th ODI century and also completed 13,000 ODI runs. He also became the fastest to achieve this milestone. 

100 up for KL Rahul

KL Rahul smashed his 6th ODI century. India 319/2 after 47 overs

300 up for India

Just 5 overs left and Kohli-Rahul are in full swing. Can India reach 350? India 300/2 after 45 overs Scorecard 

India 251/2 after 40 overs

With 10 overs left and Kohli-Rahul in the centre, India will be eyeing a total of 300+. India 251/2 after 40 overs

66th ODI fifty for Virat Kohli

66th ODI fifty for Virat Kohli. India 239/2 after 38.2 overs

India 231/2 after 37 overs

Virat Kohli (44*) and KL Rahul (65*) have added 108 runs of 115 balls for the third wicket. India 231/2 after 37 overs. Scorecard 

Haris Rauf ruled out of India vs Pakistan clash

Big blow for Pakistan as bowler Haris Rauf has been ruled out of the Asia Cup Super 4 clash against India as a precautionary measure. The 29-year felt a little discomfort in his right flank during the match yesterday.

Play To resume at 4:40 PM IST

Play to resume at 4:40 PM IST.  No overs are lost and it will be a full 50 over game. 

Rain delays start of play

Heavy rain has started again in Colombo. The covers are back on. 

Scene from press box. Not great ! pic.twitter.com/xEzEsb3tIa

— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa) September 11, 2023

Shaheen Vs Kohli Will Be The Key Match Up At The Game Says Mohammad Kaif

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif delved into the high expectations placed on Virat Kohli as he faces Pakistan in this highly-anticipated match at the Asia Cup 2023.

He highlighted Kohli's remarkable ability to overcome challenges and his stellar record against Pakistan, emphasising that when Kohli takes to the field against Pakistan, his performances speak volumes.

Speaking exclusively to Star Sports,Kaif discussed the pivotal matchup that cricket enthusiasts eagerly await – the battle between Virat Kohli and Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi. He highlighted Kohli's special quality of thriving in big matches and his aggressive approach, emphasising that he won't shy away from taking on the opposition's bowlers.

Kaif also spoke on what the key matchup will be at the greatest vivalry between India and Pakistan.

Asia Cup 2023: What If Rain Plays Spoilsport On Reserve Day Of India vs Pakistan Super 4 Clash?

If India vs Pakistan match gets washed out today, both the teams will share points. India's road to final will then depends upon the outcome of their remaining matches in which they have to beat Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka and Pakistan both have won their initial games in Super 4s. If India’s match against Sri Lanka also is washed out, then it would put them in a precarious position and would need help from other matches.

Heavy Rain And Thunderstorm Predicted On Reserve Day

Rain on Sunday forced a blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan into a reserve day after just 24.1 overs of play in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup. As per weather forcast, heavy rains and thunderstorms are predicted for the whole of Monday.

Unfortunately, it’s drizzling since morning in Colombo today. #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/eQJcIgiPvh

— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa) September 11, 2023

Rain forces India-Pakistan Asia Cup match into reserve day

Rain on Sunday forced a blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan into a reserve day after just 24.1 overs of play in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup.

India will resume at 147-2 on Monday in the 50-over contest, after rain disrupted their innings following Pakistan's decision to bowl first in Colombo.

An extra day was a last-minute addition to the Super Four clash -- the only game to get the advantage other than the final -- after a previous group meeting between the two teams was washed out due to rain in Pallekele.

Rain Halts Play

Rain has halted play in the blockbuster Super Four clash of the Asia Cup between India and Pakistan in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday. India were 147-2 in 24.1 overs after being invited to bat first in the 50-over tournament.

Virat Kohli, on eight, and returning KL Rahul, on 17, were at the crease when rain forced players off the field and the showers soon got heavy.

Shaheen Afridi Picks Up Shubman Gill

Shaheen Afridi Picks Up Shubman Gill, who scored a brilliant 58 off 52 balls. India 123/2

Shadab Khan Picks Up Rohit Sharma, India 121/1

Shadab Khan Picks Up Rohit Sharma, India 121/1 in 16.4 overs. Indian skipper scored a brilliant fifty before being caught by Faheem Ashraf off the bowling of Shadab Khan.

Rohit c Faheem Ashraf b Shadab Khan 56(49)

100 up for India

Flaying start to team India by openers Rohit Sharma (44*) and Shubman Gill (52*). India 103/0 in 13.3 overs.

Fifty up For India

A good start by team India. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are hitting the ball nicely and into the gaps. India - 61/0 after 10 overs.

Pakistan Opt To Bowl, Check out Playing XI

Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl against India. Two changes in Indian team, Jasprit Bumrah is back while KL Rahul replaced Shreyas Iyer, who just got a back spasm.

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

Weather Report: The sun is out, and there isn't a grey cloud in the sky. 

Weather Update: Sun Shines Brightly

The sun is out fully and we are just a few hours away from the big match.

Bright,sunny and pleasant Sunday morning in Colombo!#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/RnPHA3TH1c

— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa) September 10, 2023

Pakistan Announce Playing Xi For India Clash

Pakistan on Saturday announced their playing XI for the Super Four stage clash with archrivals India in the Asia Cup, retaining four pacers to trouble the India top-order like they did in the rain-abandoned Group Stage match a few days back.

Pakistan playing XI for India match:Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (V-c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf.

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