A washout was also not ruled out in the days leading up to the big-ticket Asia Cup 2023 clash between India and Pakistan in Pallekele. However, on September 2, the rain gods showed some mercy with the wet weather only interrupting periods of play in the much-anticipated clash, the first ODI meeting between India and Pakistan in over 4 years.
As rain plays spoilsport in Kandy, 10:27 PM has been decided as the cut-off time for a 20-over match. 53 minutes of play over two rain breaks were lost in the first innings after Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat. The first rain break came after 4.2 overs and the second rain break came after 11.2 overs as the interruptions made it difficult for the India batters.
Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan updates
Pakistan’s new-ball bowlers got the ball to move in the air in overcast conditions in the afternoon after the Group A match of Asia Cup 2023 started on time. India lost Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to Shaheen Afridi after which Haris Rauf got the big wickets of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer.
India, however, managed to post 266 despite not completing their quota of 50 overs. All-rounder Hardik Pandya hit 87 in 90 balls in a calculated knock while wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan hit 82 from 81 balls in a dominant effort. The two batters added 138 runs for the 5th-wicket
The rain returned after the end of the Indian innings and this time it was an extended break. The Sri Lankan ground staff, known for their incredible work, were at it again as they covered the entire ground during the innings break.
HERE ARE THE POSSIBLE DLS TARGETS FOR PAKISTAN
A minimum of 20 overs should be bowled in the 2nd innings for a result to be established.
20 overs – 155
30 overs – 203
40 overs – 239
45 overs – 254
Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with a handy knock in the end with his career-best 16 as India huffed and puffed to 266.
The failures of big guns Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli once again puts the spotlight on India’s wobbly batting order that has been dominating headlines.
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