The anticipation among cricket enthusiasts reached its peak ahead of the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan on Saturday, September 2nd, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Unfortunately, the excitement was short-lived as the match was ultimately called off due to inclement weather.
India faced a significant setback early on, with their top order crumbling and losing four wickets with a mere 66 runs on the scoreboard. However, a remarkable 138-run partnership between Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan salvaged the situation, enabling the team to achieve a respectable total of 266 runs. Regrettably, their efforts went in vain as the game was abandoned.
Looking ahead, India's next challenge will be against Nepal in the final group stage match of the Asia Cup 2023, scheduled for September 2nd.
Asia Cup 2023 Points Table
Group A
Pakistan - Match 2, Won 1, Lost 0, NR 1, Pts 3, NRR +4.760
India - Match 1, Won 0, Lost 0, NR 1, Pts 0, NRR 0
Nepal - Match 1, Won 0, Lost 1, Pts 0, NRR -4.760
Group B
Sri Lanka - Match 1, Won 1, Lost 0, Pts 2, NRR +0.951
Afganistan - Match 0, Won 0, Lost 0, Pts 0, NRR 0
Bangladesh - Match 1, Won 0, Lost 1, Pts 0, NRR -0.951
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