IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Highlights: Match called-off due to rain, Pakistan reach Super 4 stage

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: No result

The players exchange handshakes as the match is officially declared a washout. Consequently, both teams will be awarded one point each.

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The cut-off time for a 20-over run chase is 22:27 local time. 

Delay in Resumption!

it's raining  in Pallekele and the wait continues for resumption of play! 

Stay Tuned for more updates!

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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 2, 2023

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The revised target for Pakistan, as per the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, will now be 226 runs to be achieved within 36 overs. However, the weather takes an unfortunate turn as rain starts pouring down once again.

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48.5: Jasprit Bumrah 16(14) ct Agha Salman b Naseem Shah, India 266 all out.

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Naseem Shah has returned to the attack for his sixth over. He maintains a tight line and concedes only five runs, including two doubles and a single.

IND 226/5 (41)

Hardik Pandya 80(84)

Ravindra Jadeja 8(12)

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Kishan attempted to execute another powerful shot, but unfortunately, he could only manage to provide a routine catch to Babar positioned at mid-on. Babar's strategic move to reintroduce Rauf into the attack proved fruitful, as the fast bowler successfully dismantled the impressive 138-run partnership between Kishan and Pandya.

IND 204/4 (38)

Hardik Pandya 66(75)

Ravindra Jadeja 0(3)

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Pandya is back on strike, and with a powerful swing, he sends the next ball soaring over the boundary for a maximum! Furthermore, a well-executed double will propel India's score to 200!

IND 203/4 (37)

Hardik Pandya 65(73)

Ishan Kishan 82(80)

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FOUR! Kishan displays his astute cricketing skills by deftly guiding the low full-toss towards the short fine leg with a cleverly executed lap shot. Hardik secures a single from the final delivery, reaching a well-deserved half-century! 

IND 178/4 (34)

Hardik Pandya 50(62)

Ishan Kishan 72(73)

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Agha Salman continues, conceding only two runs from his over.

IND 149/4 (30)

Hardik Pandya 38(50)

Ishan Kishan 56(61)

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Shaheen resumes his spell from the opposite end, delivering a well-directed short ball that Pandya attempts to cut, only to find a vigilant fielder stationed at point. Undeterred, Shaheen swiftly follows up with a precisely pitched middle-line delivery, prompting Pandya to exhibit exceptional defensive skills, displaying absolute control over his shot selection.

IND 135/4 (27)

Hardik Pandya 33(41)

Ishan Kishan 48(51)

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Kishan and Hardik displayed exceptional teamwork, orchestrating a remarkable counterattack that resulted in a swift 50-run partnership achieved in a mere 52 deliveries.

IND 117/4 (23)

Hardik Pandya 22(25)

Ishan Kishan 41(43)

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Hardik skillfully drives the first ball through the cover, securing a single run. The leg spinner delivers a tight over, allowing only two runs to be scored.

IND 95/4 (19)

Hardik Pandya 11(9)

Ishan Kishan 30(35)

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OUT! Gill has been cleaned up. Rauf delivers a sharply-seamed ball to effectively neutralize Gill's defensive stance.

IND 72/4 (15)

Hardik Pandya 5(3)

Ishan Kishan 14(17)

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The ball is edged, but Gill remains safe. Kishan, on the other hand, benefits from a stroke of luck as Naseem's delivery finds the outside-edge off a mistimed flick, allowing the ball to trickle past first-slip for a streaky four.

IND 63/3 (13)

Shubman Gill 8(26)

Ishan Kishan 12(14)

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Play resumes

Rauf delivers a short and wide ball, providing an opportunity for Kishan to exhibit his prowess. With a powerful swing of his blade, Kishan effortlessly sends the ball soaring over third, resulting in a magnificent six runs.

IND 58/3 (12)

Shubman Gill 7(25)

Ishan Kishan 8(9)

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Rain stops play

The showers have resumed, and the covers are being put back on once more.

IND 51/3 (11.2)

Shubman Gill 6(24)

Ishan Kishan 2(6)

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Rauf delivers a short ball to Iyer, who unfortunately hits it directly into the hands of Fakhar Zaman at mid-wicket. Ishan Kishan takes his place in the batting lineup, coming in at number 5.

IND 48/3 (10)

Shubman Gill 6(21)

Ishan Kishan 0(1)

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Rauf delivers an overpitched ball, allowing Iyer to effortlessly drive it through the extra cover for an additional two runs. With a slight bit of space, Iyer elegantly strikes the ball through cover, resulting in four runs.

IND 42/2 (8)

Shubman Gill 1(12)

Shreyas Iyer 13(7)

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Wicket! Shaheen makes an effort to deliver the ball, but Kohli's bat connects with it, resulting in a swift inside-edge that redirects the ball onto the stumps.

IND 30/2 (7)

Shubman Gill 1(12)

Shreyas Iyer 1(1)

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Shaheen skillfully delivers a jaffa to challenge the Indian captain. With precision, he lands the ball in the perfect spot, allowing it to gracefully glide through and strike the top of the off stump. 

IND 15/1 (5)

Shubman Gill 0(8)

Rohit Sharma 11(22)

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The sun is gradually shining brighter, yet the covers remain in place. The diligent groundstaff members are diligently working on the outfield, ensuring its readiness. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma exudes a sense of calmness as he engages in a conversation with Axar Patel and his teammates from the comfort of the dugout.

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Due to a sudden downpour, the covers are brought out swiftly. The players hastily retreat to the dressing rooms, anticipating a frustrating interruption.

IND 15/0 (4.2)

Shubman Gill 0(8)

Rohit Sharma 11(18)

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Shaheen initiates with a wide delivery. This time, he opts for a straighter line, causing Rohit to block it with a wobbly push towards the cover. A full-length ball on the legs follows, and Rohit effortlessly flicks it behind square, resulting in a boundary

IND 14/0 (3)

Shubman Gill 0(2)

Rohit Sharma 11(16)

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Naseem forcefully strikes the ball, sending it soaring towards Gill's pads. Unfortunately, Gill makes an error by shifting to his backfoot and attempting a flick against a rapid delivery.

IND 9/0 (2)

Shubman Gill 0(2)

Rohit Sharma 7(10)

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Shaheen starts with a flawless inswinging yorker, and Rohit skillfully extracts it from the blockhole, directing it towards the cover region. Shaheen then cunningly delivers another delivery, prompting Rohit to elegantly flick the ball beyond mid-wicket, resulting in a boundary

IND 6/0 (1)

Shubman Gill 0(1)

Rohit Sharma 5(5)

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Meet the three Indian cricketers who will play their first match against Pakistan

The toss has happened, India won the toss and chose to bat first and here are the three Indian cricketers who will play against Pakistan for the first time. 

1.) Shubman Gill
2.) Ishan Kishan
3.) Shardul Thakur

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Salman Ali Agah will play his first match against India

Pakistani all rounder, Salman Ali Agah from the playing squad is all set to play his first match against India.

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Teams

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

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

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: India opt to bat

Babar Azam: We would have batted first. We have played a lot of cricket here, so we know the conditions. Top teams are playing so Asia Cup is good. We'll try to do our best. We are playing with the same combination, no changes. Performing well always gives you confidence, we'll try to capitalize. It's a high intensity match, we'll try to be calm and composed.

Rohit Sharma: We are going to bat first. There is a bit of weather around, but can't think much about it. Got to play good cricket, you need to embrace the challenge, embrace the situation. We had some time off after the West Indies series. Everyone was up for those drills and challenges in Bangalore. Let's see what we can achieve in this tournament. It's a quality tournament with quality oppositions. At the end of the day we need to see what we can achieve as a team. Iyer is back, Bumrah is back and we got three seamers. Got two spinners - Kuldeep and Jadeja.

 IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 live: Pitch report by Sanjay Manjrekar

“A high-quality and unique pitch. Fast bowlers can get some seam, the spinners will get some turn, and a good batter can also score a century on this wicket. With DLS in the picture, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bowl first.”

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Last minute tips

Pakistan's team director Mickey Arthur can be seen passing the last minute tips to his players.

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Latest weather update

There is a slight drizzle currently occurring, causing the square to be covered. However, it is not a heavy downpour, so there is no need for excessive concern.

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It appears that Rohit will resume his role as an opener alongside Shubman Gill. The dynamic duo was the first to grace the practice nets on the eve of the game. During the Asia Cup selection press conference, the chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, explicitly stated that Kishan was being considered as a potential third opener, or rather, a middle-order batsman.

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We are currently providing live visuals from the Pallekele Ground, and we are pleased to report that the signs are currently looking positive. It is important to note that there is a forecast for rain during the match; however, we remain hopeful that it will stay away.

Pallekele Ground gets ready to host the epic showdown between India and Pakistan today! #AsiaCup2023 #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/KTrsTmSZAk

— Sri Lanka Cricket  (@OfficialSLC) September 2, 2023

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Fans can’t get over Virat Kohli’s outstanding knock in the last match against Pakistan 

Well, Indian fans have huge expectations from Virat Kohli in today’s crucial match and they can’t get over the amazing knock he had in the last T20 match against Pakistan. His knock came as a victory for the Indian team and fans continue to remember that knock on Twitter, ahead of India vs Pakistan match starting at 3 pm.

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Our Men in Blue all set to play their first match of the tournament 

We are only a few hours away from witnessing the most significant rivalry match in the history of cricket. Amidst this exhilaration, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has just shared a post on Twitter, showcasing the Indian cricketers preparing for their inaugural match of the tournament.

India  Pakistan

 Kandy, Sri Lanka

 for our first game of #AsiaCup23! #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/LrRbeQjTH3

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 2, 2023

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Virat Kohli recently had a remarkable encounter with Haris Rauf, Pakistan's skilled fast bowler, as both teams geared up to face each other today. This encounter stirred up nostalgia among cricket enthusiasts, as it reminded them of a memorable T20 World Cup match where Kohli showcased his prowess by smashing two consecutive sixes against the talented right-arm pacer.

Moment of the day.

Virat Kohli meets Haris Rauf ahead of the Asia Cup. [Star Sports] pic.twitter.com/WDnZVIo1kp

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 1, 2023

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Tilak set to make debut

Tilak Varma emerges as a promising contender for the management's consideration in the starting lineup for the pivotal match against our arch-rivals, Pakistan. India is strategically aiming to infuse their batting order with more left-handed batsmen, in an effort to disrupt the status quo and gain a competitive edge.

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Tilak set to make debut

Tilak Varma emerges as a promising contender for the management's consideration in the starting lineup for the pivotal match against our arch-rivals, Pakistan. India is strategically aiming to infuse their batting order with more left-handed batsmen, in an effort to disrupt the status quo and gain a competitive edge.

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Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, is on the verge of surpassing the record set by the Indian batting sensation, Virat Kohli, for the fastest accumulation of 2000 runs as a captain.

Currently, Babar has amassed an impressive total of 1994 runs from 30 innings, while Kohli required 36 innings to achieve the remarkable milestone of 2000 runs.

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Pakistan announce playing XI

On Friday, Pakistan announced their playing XI for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 match against India.

Pakistan to field same playing XI tomorrow #PAKvIND | #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/qe18Ad6pF4

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 1, 2023

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Pakistan in men’s ODI Asia Cup

Pakistan has emerged victorious in the tournament on two occasions, specifically in 2000 and 2012, which coincidentally matches the number of times they secured the runners-up position in 1986 and 2014.

In terms of the number of matches won, Pakistan proudly stands as the third-most successful team in the history of men's ODI Asia Cup. Out of the 45 games played across different editions, they have triumphed in an impressive 26 encounters.

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: India in men’s ODI Asia Cup

India has participated in the ODI format of the Asia Cup in 12 out of the 13 editions, with the exception of the 1986 edition. Notably, India holds the record for being the most successful team in the men's ODI Asia Cup history, having emerged victorious in the tournament an impressive six times. Their triumphs extend from the inaugural edition in 1984 to the most recent one in 2018.

Ind vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Rain to play spoilsport?

Based on the AccuWeather forecast for September 2nd, Kandy is anticipated to be enveloped in dense cloud cover, with a high probability of heavy rainfall reaching 94%. Moreover, there is an overwhelming 99% likelihood of rain during the latter part of the day, coinciding precisely with the scheduled Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan.

Ind vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Head-to-Head in Asia Cup

India and Pakistan have faced each other a total of 17 times in the esteemed Asia Cup tournament. Throughout these encounters, India has emerged triumphant in nine matches, while Pakistan has secured victory in six.

Ind vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Squads

India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Pakistan: Babar Azam (Captain), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Hello and Welcome

Welcome to our live coverage of the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 Match 3 between India and Pakistan, set to unfold in the picturesque city of Kandy.