New Delhi, Sports Desk. The India-Pakistan match held in Colombo, Sri Lanka was washed out due to rain on the first day. However, the match will be played again on September 11, the reserve day. There were five such things on the first day of this high voltage match which would have stuck in the hearts and minds of every cricket fan.
asia cup 2023 There was a clash between India and Pakistan in the third match of Super-4. Batting first, India scored 147 runs at the loss of two wickets in 24.1 overs. Then it rained and the match could not be completed. Now this match will be played on Reserve Day, but these five things stole the show on the first day of play.
1. Rohit-Shubman’s half-century
Attacking Pakistani pace battery Rohit-Gil Gave India a flying start. Playing fast, Shubman Gill completed his half-century. After this Rohit thrashed the Pakistani bowlers. Rohit scored the 50th half-century of his ODI career. Both made a partnership of 121 runs for the first wicket.
2. Pakistan’s poor fielding
In this important match, Pakistan’s fielders demonstrated poor fielding. On the third ball of the 7th over, the ball went to the boundary between two fielders at slip and both the fielders did not even move from their places. At the same time, on the very first ball of the second over, Shaheen Afridi dropped the catch of Shubman Gill on the boundary.
3. Ravindra Jadeja’s look
While the audience was disappointed after the rain started, Ravindra Jadeja’s look became a topic of discussion. He looked like Sunil Shetty in the dressing room. This look of Ravindra Jadeja has gone viral on social media.
4. Rohit-Gill’s century partnership
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill made a century partnership for India for the second time in the Asia Cup. Earlier this record was in the names of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Both of them have also made century partnerships for India twice.
5. Fakhar Zaman’s sporting spirit
When it rained during India’s innings, Fakhar Zaman’s sporting spirit won the hearts of the fans. He was seen helping lay the covers along with the ground staff of the Colombo Stadium.