India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup match updates: Kohli, Rahul Kuldeep hand India big win
Not a good sign as rain returns
Hopes of a restart soon are dashed as the rain is back.
Rain has stopped
Groundstaff at work removing the covers as rain has stopped completely. We have to now wait for official word on when the ground inspection takes place, that is if the rain doesn't return. Hope it stays clear.
Ground is still covered
The entire ground is still covered. There is a light drizzle.
Still raining in Colombo
We continue to wait as rain comes down in Colombo. Remember, there is a reserve day for this match.
Rain stops play
India 147/2 in 24.1 overs. The ground is being covered as rain comes down.
India 146/2 in 24 overs
Partnership building between Kohli and Rahul. They have added 23 runs so far.
Rahul completes 2,000 runs in ODIs
He reached the milestone with a boundary off Rauf. He is playing in his 55th match.
KL Rahul joins Kohli
Rahul, playing his first match after a long injury break, is the new man in. This is Rahul's first competitive match since May 1, when he played in IPL 2023.
WICKET: Gill departs
Afridi strikes on his return. Gill (58, 52 balls, 10x4) was deceived by a slower ball, and caught at cover by Shadab Khan. India have now lost both set batters. 123/2 in 17.5 overs.