In an Asia Cup Super 4 , tournament marred by persistent rain, India faced off against arch-rivals Pakistan for the third consecutive day, marking a historic match that left Pakistan reeling in defeat. The Asia Cup Super 4 encounter, which extended into the next day due to adverse weather conditions, saw India continuing their innings from where they had left off on Sunday evening.
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul emerged as the heroes of the day, crafting a sensational partnership that propelled India to a commanding total of 356 runs without losing a single wicket. Kohli’s spectacular innings of 122 not out, marking his 47th century, showcased his unmatched quality with the bat. Meanwhile, KL Rahul, returning to the lineup after a considerable gap dueto injury, contributed a superb 111 not out.
Pakistan’s bowler Shaheen Afridi faced a challenging day, conceding 79 runs in his 10 overs, making it his most expensive spell in the tournament.
Facing the daunting task of chasing down a massive target of 356 runs, Pakistan never truly found their footing in the match. Their innings came to an end at a mere 128 runs in 32 overs, resulting in a resounding defeat by a margin of 228 runs. India’s Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball, claiming five wickets while giving away just 25 runs in his eight overs.
In recognition of his exceptional performance, Virat Kohli was rightfully named the Man of the Match. India’s victory solidified their position in the Asia Cup tournament and added another memorable chapter to the storied rivalry between the two cricketing giants.
