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"Our Batting Was...": Babar Azam's Honest Confession After 228-run Defeat Against India

Following a loss of 228 runs against India in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup, Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed disappointment over his team's batting performance, saying that it was not up to the mark. Fiery centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul followed by Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul powered India to 228 runs win over their traditional rival Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 Super Four clash here at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday.

Shubman Gill Breathing Down Babar Azam's Neck, Hits Career High ODI Ranking

India opener Shubman Gill jumped to second position, among batsmen, in the latest ICC ODI Players' Rankings on the weight of his performances in the ongoing Asia Cup. India are yet to taste defeat in the Asia Cup and much of their success has to do with handsome contributions from batsmen, especially the top order comprising skipper Rohit Sharma, Gill and talisman Virat Kohli. Gill isn't the only Indian on the move up the rankings for batsmen, with Kohli rising two places to eighth and Rohit jumping two spots to ninth in the latest standings.

Injury-Plagued Pakistan Look To See Of Sri Lanka Threat For A Place In Asia Cup Final

An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a Super 4 match here on Thursday for a place in the Asia Cup final. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have two points and the winner of the virtual knock-out game will progress to the final on September 17. India have already secured a place in the summit clash after they defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in a Super Four game on Tuesday. Rohit Sharma's men lead the table with four points.

"He Is No. 1 Batter": Wasim Akram Left Fuming At Broadcaster Over Babar Azam vs Jasprit Bumrah Stat

The mouth-watering Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash between India and Pakistan ended in the favour of the Rohit Sharma-led side as they registered a stunning 228-run victory on Monday. The match began on Sunday but due to the rain interruptions, it had to be shifted to the reserve day on Monday, where Virat Kohli left everyone dazzled with his 122-run knock. Chasing 357, the Babar Azam-led side could not even inch closer as Kuldeep Yadav took a five-wicket haul and bundled out Pakistan for just 128 runs.

Asia Cup 2023: Apart From Babar Azam, "Who Do They Have?" Sunil Gavaskar's Sharp Query On Pakistan

The India vs Pakistan Super 4 clash at the Asia Cup 2023 ended up in the Rohit Sharma-led side's favour. Indian cricket team ticked all the right boxes both in the batting and the bowling departments. Virat Kohli's supreme fitness was evident in his 47th ODI century while comeback man KL Rahul produced an equally engaging ton on comeback as India thrashed a listless Pakistan by record 228-run margin in a rain-marred Super Four game of the Asia Cup on Sunday. This is India's biggest win in terms of runs against the cross-border neighbours.

Asia Cup 2023: Why Pakistan Were 'All Out' Despite Losing 8 Wickets Against India

Pakistan were completely outplayed by the Indian cricket team as the Babar Azam-led side succumbed to a 228-run defeat in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match on Monday. The batters never looked quite comfortable against the Indian pace attack but it was Kuldeep Yadav who was the pick of the bowlers with a brilliant five-wicket haul. The game ended when Pakistan lost eight wickets as both Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah were not cleared to bat after suffering niggles during the game. While Rauf did not take the pitch at all on Monday, Naseem bowled 9.2 overs for his side but left the field due to injury.

Watch: Babar Azam Bamboozled By Hardik Pandya During India vs Pakistan Clash In Asia Cup 2023. Reaction Is Viral

Hardik Pandya came up with a brilliant delivery to get rid of Babar Azam during the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match between India and Pakistan on Monday. Babar looked extremely uncomfortable against the swing bowling of Jasprit Bumrah but it was Pandya who ended his stay at the crease. In the 10th over of the Pakistan innings, Pandya was able to produce a sharp in-swinging delivery that went right through Babar's defense and crashed into the stumps. Babar could only manage to score 10 runs off 24 deliveries and he was left visibly dumbstruck by the ball that Pandya produced for the wicket.

India vs Pakistan - Watch: Babar Azam Gives Haris Rauf Angry Stare After Pacer Pleads For DRS

Rain interrupted proceedings in the blockbuster Asia Cup Super 4 clash between India and Pakistan in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday. India were 147-2 in 24.1 overs after being invited to bat first, before rain forced players off the field and the showers soon got heavy. Virat Kohli was batting on eight, while KL Rahul, who replaced Shreyas Iyer in the XI, was unbeaten on 17. Earlier, Rohit Sharma (56) and Shubman Gill (58) put on 121 runs for the opening wicket before leg-spinner Shadab Khan and left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi sent them back in back-to-back overs. The match has resumed now.

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"Our Batting Was...": Babar Azam's Honest Confession After 228-run Defeat Against India

Shubman Gill Breathing Down Babar Azam's Neck, Hits Career High ODI Ranking

Injury-Plagued Pakistan Look To See Of Sri Lanka Threat For A Place In Asia Cup Final

"He Is No. 1 Batter": Wasim Akram Left Fuming At Broadcaster Over Babar Azam vs Jasprit Bumrah Stat

Asia Cup 2023: Apart From Babar Azam, "Who Do They Have?" Sunil Gavaskar's Sharp Query On Pakistan

Asia Cup 2023: Why Pakistan Were 'All Out' Despite Losing 8 Wickets Against India

Watch: Babar Azam Bamboozled By Hardik Pandya During India vs Pakistan Clash In Asia Cup 2023. Reaction Is Viral

India vs Pakistan - Watch: Babar Azam Gives Haris Rauf Angry Stare After Pacer Pleads For DRS