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Watch: Amused Hardik Pandya Hugs Umpire As Rain Plays Hide And Seek During Asia Cup Match

Rain continued to affect the Asia Cup on Monday as it interrupted the match between India and Nepal on numerous occasions. There was prediction of rain right from the start, and it did rain. After Nepal were sent to bat first, there were several rain interruptions. On a couple of occasions, there was comic situations. Just when it looked like the game was about to be stopped, the groundsmen stopped midway as the match officials deemed the match to continue as rain subsided. The situation amused Hardik Pandya, who could be seen having a hearty laugh.

India vs Pakistan: Shadab Khan Ties Hardik Pandya's Shoelace, 'Spirit Of Cricket' Triumphs

As India and Pakistan took on each other in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Saturday, it was the 'sprit of cricket' that emerged as the true winner. Since the build-up phase of the Indo-Pak clash, a number of pictures, videos and stories have surfaced on social media, highlighting the camaraderie between the players of the two teams. During the match at the Pallekele International Stadium in Sri Lanka, a picture went viral where India's Hardik Pandya could be seen getting his shoelace tied by Shadab Khan.

Ishan Kishan Surpasses MS Dhoni To Achieve Huge Feat In India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

Wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan surpassed MS Dhoni to achieve a sensational feat during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Kishan looked in tremendous form as he scored 82 off 81 deliveries to rescue his side from a tight situation. The left-handed batter stitched together an effective partnership with Hardik Pandya to steady the innings after the Rohit Sharma-led side lost four wickets. Kishan's 81-run knock was the highest score by any batter against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and he surpassed ex-skipper MS Dhoni's record (76 in 2008).

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya Shine As Rain Forces India And Pakistan To Split Points

Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya produced a wonderful rescue act while Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled a fiery spell but rain forced India and Pakistan to split points in an Asia Cup match that had all the ingredients of a thrilling finish in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Saturday. Before the heavens opened up, India posted 266 all out in 48.5 overs. Kishan (82 off 81 balls) and Pandya (87 off 90 balls) milked 138 runs for the fifth wicket stand off 141 balls to lift their side from 66 for 4 in 14.1 overs.

"They Cannot Play" Shaheen Afridi: Ex Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Quips After India's Batting Capitulation

The India vs Pakistan match at the Asia Cup 2023 stood witness to a spectacular batting collapse for the Rohit Sharma-led team. The famed top-order of Team India could not fire at all. Rohit Sharma fell for 11 in the fifth over while Virat Kohli (4) in the seventh over. By 14.1 overs, India were 66/4. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma fell victim to Shaheen Afridi's terrific pace bowling. The left-arm pacer also took the wickets of India's top-scorer Hardik Pandya (87) and Ravindra Jadeja (14).

Watch: Haris Rauf's Aggressive Send-Off To Ishan Kishan During India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Match Is Viral

Haris Rauf gave an animated send-off after dismissing Ishan Kishan during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Kishan scored a brilliant half-century but he started struggling with cramps as the match progressed. The left-hander looked in trouble and he went for big shots in hunt for some quick runs. However, he ended up miscuing a delivery from Rauf and was caught comfortably by Babar Azam at mid-on. It was a big wicket for Pakistan as the Ishan Kishan-Hardik Pandya partnership was finally broken and Rauf's expression said it all.

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: 5 Clashes To Look Forward To

The wait is almost over as India and Pakistan face off on Saturday in the ongoing Asia Cup. Over the years, the India-Pakistan matches have witnessed some interesting match-ups. With Kandy set to host an India-Pakistan game for the first time, one can expect fireworks at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Team India arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, while the Pakistan players touched down in Kandy two days ahead of the clash, having thrashed Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan.

"It Tests Your Character...": Hardik Pandya's Mega Statement Ahead of India vs Pakistan Clash In Asia Cup 2023

The India-Pakistan match is one of the most anticipated cricket games in the world and with the teams not playing bilateral series since 2013, the only chance to witness this rivalry is at continental or International Cricket Council (ICC) events. With the two teams coming face-to-face in the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya outlined the fixture's importance for both the players and the fans. He spoke about the intensity that the match brings for both sides and how it ends up being a 'test of character and personality' for all the players.

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Watch: Amused Hardik Pandya Hugs Umpire As Rain Plays Hide And Seek During Asia Cup Match

India vs Pakistan: Shadab Khan Ties Hardik Pandya's Shoelace, 'Spirit Of Cricket' Triumphs

Ishan Kishan Surpasses MS Dhoni To Achieve Huge Feat In India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya Shine As Rain Forces India And Pakistan To Split Points

"They Cannot Play" Shaheen Afridi: Ex Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Quips After India's Batting Capitulation

Watch: Haris Rauf's Aggressive Send-Off To Ishan Kishan During India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Match Is Viral

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: 5 Clashes To Look Forward To

"It Tests Your Character...": Hardik Pandya's Mega Statement Ahead of India vs Pakistan Clash In Asia Cup 2023