India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 2nd ODI update

 

India vs Pakistan Live Score, Asia Cup 2023 Updates: Play called off, to resume tomorrow, 50 overs a side

The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 was marred by rain, yet it had its share of excitement. India had the upper hand as they dominated the Pakistan pacers before the weather intervened.

At the time of suspension, India was at 147/5 in 24.1 overs, with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul leading the charge. Shadab Khan was in the bowling spotlight when play was halted, and he is expected to continue on the reserve day.

India made two crucial changes to their lineup with KL Rahul stepping in for the injured Shreyas Iyer, while Jasprit Bumrah returned to bolster the Indian side.

In their previous encounter, India inflicted a crushing 10-wicket defeat on Nepal. However, this time, they are keen to approach the game differently, having faced difficulties against Pakistan's pacers in the past. In a previous game, India found themselves struggling at 66/4 before Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya steadied the ship with a 100-run-plus partnership.

Weather forecasts had hinted at potential rain disruptions, but there seems to be an improvement in Colombo's weather conditions.

Key Highlights of the Ind vs Pak, Asia Cup 2023 So Far:

1. Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided an explosive start to India's innings.

2. Shubman Gill maintained pressure at one end, while Rohit Sharma played cautiously.

3. As the game progressed, both batsmen began to unleash their strokes, punishing the Pakistani bowlers.

4. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma both reached their respective half-centuries, putting Team India in a commanding position.

5. The first breakthrough for Pakistan came as Shadab Khan dismissed Rohit Sharma (56), followed by Shubman Gill (58) falling to Shaheen Afridi.

6. Rain halted the India vs Pakistan match, and the pitch was subsequently covered.

7. Despite numerous pitch inspections, the umpires were unsatisfied with the playing conditions. Ground staff made efforts, but unfortunately, the rain returned, forcing the match to be called off. The game will resume from where it left off tomorrow.