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“Due to heavy rain and a muddy ground, the organizers have moved the highly anticipated PAK vs. IND match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 to the reserve day on Monday.”
PAK vs IND clash postponed: India had accelerated to 147/2 in 24.1 overs with KL Rahul (17) and Virat Kohli (8) at the crease when the rain stopped play.
Rahul and Kohli will continue India’s first innings tomorrow since there will be no further play on Sunday.
“Earlier, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided India with a flying start, forming a wonderful 121-run partnership after they were given the opportunity to bat first in the high-octane PAK vs. IND match.”
They outperformed Pakistan’s pace three of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah with their bowling attack.
Gill and Sharma both produced impressive comebacks after struggling against the trio in the last PAK vs. IND match on September 2.
Before Shadab Khan finally struck in his third over, eliminating Sharma shortly after he reached his half-century, the combination frustrated Pakistani bowlers.
In his quick 49-ball 56, Rohit Sharma hammered six boundaries and four sixes.
On the other hand, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s slower ball outclassed Gill, and he quickly followed his captain’s example by returning to the pavilion in the following over.
He made a 58 off 52 balls, including 10 boundaries.
After receiving consecutive blows, top hitter Virat Kohli and returning KL Rahul batted conservatively while sharing an unbroken 24-run third-wicket stand until rain called off the PAK vs. IND match.
The umpires conducted repeated field inspections and decided not to resume play due to a saturated outfield after the heavy clouds dispersed and the rain eventually decided to let up.
“When the Sri Lankan groundsmen believe they had the matter under control, rain returned and ultimately force the match to be decide on the reserve day.” They made valiant attempts to dry out the damp sections using sponges and fans.