India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup match updates: Kohli, Rahul Kuldeep hand India big win
India's top four batters dominated the Pakistan bowling in Colombo. Kohli, Rahul scored centuries on reserve day and powered the team to 356/2.
India's KL Rahul and Virat Kohli scored centuries against Pakistan during their Asia Cup 'Super 4' match in Colombo on Monday (September 11). Photo: X/BCCI
Hello and welcome to The Federal’s live coverage of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Super Four match at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
When the two teams met on September 2 during the league phase, rain played spoilsport. India have made two changes while Pakistan are unchanged. Again rain has interrupted forcing the match to be played on reserve day (Monday, September 11). Catch all the updates, live, from the reserve day, here. India have posted a mammoth 356/2 in 50 overs thanks to centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. India won by 228 runs.
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Match summary: Unbeaten tons from Virat Kohli, KL Rahul helped India post 356/2 in 50 overs. And in the run chase, Pakistan never looked in the hunt and capitulated. Kuldeep Yadav (5/25) wrecked havoc with the ball. Pakistan 128/8 in 32 overs. India with their biggest win over Pakistan in ODIs, a margiin of 228 runs. India are now on top of Super 4 table with 2 points. Sri Lanka (2 points) second, followed by Pakistan (2). Bangladesh yet to open their account.
India will be back at the same venue tomorrow (September 12) as they face hosts Sri Lanka. Pakistan play Sri Lanka on Thursday. The final is on Sunday (September 17).
A massive victory for India as Pakistan's last two batters Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf won't bat due to injuries.
He is seen having a chat with coaches Rahul Dravid and Paras Mhambrey in the dressing room.
Much was expected by Pakistan's batters but they are capitulating against India. Kuldeep Yadav the wrecker-in-chief with 4 wickets.
Kuldeep gets his 4th wicket. Iftikhar Ahmed (23) caught and bowled. Pakistan 119/7 in 29.3 overs.
Kuldeep picks up his third wicket, Shadab caught by Shardul. Pakistan 110/6 in 27.4 overs.