India vs Pakistan Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: The highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is set to unfold at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy this Saturday. These two Asian powerhouses last met in one-day cricket during the 2019 ODI World Cup, where India convincingly triumphed, securing an 89-run victory.
However, the Pakistani team, led by the formidable Babar Azam, is coming into this match with a strong presence, currently holding the top spot in international rankings. In the opening match of the Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan demonstrated their prowess by defeating Nepal by a massive margin of 238 runs. Skipper Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed both scored centuries, and all-rounder Shadab Khan delivered an exceptional bowling performance.
Key Highlights of India vs. Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023:
India’s innings began cautiously due to intermittent rain interruptions. As expected, Shaheen Afridi posed a threat and claimed crucial wickets, dismissing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
The innings showed signs of stabilization until Haris Rauf struck, sending Shreyas Iyer back to the pavilion. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan adopted a cautious approach, aiming to build a substantial partnership, but Haris Rauf struck once again, removing Shubman Gill.
Hardik Pandya brought stability, and Ishan Kishan also displayed aggression. The duo formed a valuable partnership, driving the Indian innings forward.
The breakthrough came with the dismissal of Ishan Kishan, who fell victim to Haris Rauf, followed by Shaheen Afridi removing Hardik Pandya.
Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur also departed quickly.
Jasprit Bumrah contributed with some vital runs, taking India’s total to a competitive score of 266. Rain returned after the first innings, adding uncertainty to the outcome.
India vs. Pakistan Live: Match Called Off The India vs. Pakistan match has been officially called off due to persistent rain, with both teams earning 1 point each.
India vs. Pakistan Live: INDIA’S SCORECARD India:
Rohit Sharma (c) 11 (22) Shubman Gill 10 (32) Virat Kohli 4 (7) Shreyas Iyer 14 (9) Ishan Kishan 82 (81) Hardik Pandya 87 (90) Ravindra Jadeja 14 (22) Shardul Thakur 3 (3) Kuldeep Yadav 4 (13) Jasprit Bumrah 16 (14)
Pakistan Bowling:
Salman Ali Agha 0/21 (4) Muhammad Nawaz 0/55 (8) Shadab Khan 0/57 (9) Haris Rauf 3/58 (9) Naseem Shah 3/36 (8.5) Shaheen Afridi 4/35 (10)