Due to the explosive partnership of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, India set a massive target of 357 runs against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 Super-4 match, which was interrupted by rain yesterday and could not be completed on time. Therefore, today, the match is being played on the reserve day, Monday, at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where rain caused a delay in yesterday’s match, and it started late (at 4:40 pm).
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul’s Partnership Shines as India Sets a Formidable Target
Virat Kohli played an aggressive innings, completing his 47th century in one-day cricket. Along with this, he has also crossed the 13,000-run mark. Virat Kohli has achieved a new milestone by completing 13,000 runs in the fewest innings in one-day cricket. He scored 122 runs off 94 balls during his innings, hitting 9 fours and 3 sixes.
KL Rahul, who is making a comeback to the field after several months, also delivered an excellent performance. He completed his century in 100 balls, scoring 111 runs.
Both players combined for a superb partnership of 233 runs, setting a massive target of 357 runs in front of Pakistan. During today’s batting, the Indian team did not lose any wickets. From Pakistan’s side, Shadab and Shaheen Afridi took one wicket each.. Now, it remains to see the performance of the Indian bowlers in this match. After a 40-minute break, the match will resume.
