Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to face one another on September 2 within the ongoing Asia Cup. Each groups are in Group A alongside Nepal and all eyes are on this IND vs PAK encounter that’s scheduled to be performed in Pallekele. That is the primary time India and Pakistan will lock horns within the ODI format since 2019 World Cup. The 2 groups confronted one another within the T20 format a number of instances throughout this era with two T20 World Cups going down in 2021 and 2022. Nonetheless, the ODI fever is again and we’d see them play in opposition to one another doubtlessly 5 instances by November 19 in the event that they make it to the ultimate of Asia Cup and semi-final/remaining of World Cup.
The 2 groups confronted off at thew Outdated Trafford in Manchester in 2019 World Cup on June 16. Pakistan opted to area after successful the toss just for KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma to pummel runs at will. The ball did not transfer a lot upfront because the opening duo took on the likes of Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali and Wahab Riaz. Rohit went on to slam an excellent century as he regarded unperturbed proper by means of his keep within the center whereas Rahul scored a valiant 57 earlier than getting out.
The opening partnership of 136 runs was damaged solely in twenty fourth over by Wahab getting Rahul however that solely invited extra hassle for Pakistan with then skipper Virat Kohli popping out to bat within the center. He slammed an excellent 77 whereas Rohit smashed 140 runs off simply 113 balls. Hardik Pandya was promoted up the order to build up fast runs within the dying overs however India did not the specified ending kick and even then, they managed to put up 336 runs on the board after 50 overs.
In response, India misplaced Bhuvneshwar Kumar to an unlucky damage however Vijay Shankar crammed in effectively to nip out Imam-ul-Haq early. A century partnership between Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam adopted. Whereas the run-rate wasn’t on top of things, the partnership was rising in confidence threatening to get near India’s rating. However Kuldeep Yadav produced a magnificence to fort Babar and that triggered a sensational Pakistan collapse. From 117/1, Pakistan have been decreased to 129/5 in three overs thanks with Hardik Pandya additionally being amongst wickets other than the chinaman Kuldeep.
The collapse made the results of the inconsequential and with rain additionally intervening, the goal was later adjusted to 302 runs in 40 overs for Pakistan. They have been by no means going to get there and finally may solely muster 212 runs for the lack of six wickets shedding the sport by 89 runs. Rohit Sharma was awarded the participant of the match award for his distinctive century.
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