India and Pakistan to try again on Monday after rain returns at Asia Cup
The heavyweight Asia Cup battle between India and Pakistan will now be completed on a reserve day after rain ended proceedings abruptly in Colombo on Sunday.
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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Taking Shaheen Afridi To Cleaners Sparks Meme Fest
Shubman Gill was definitely at his best during the crucial Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. The right-handed batter took a single off the first ball he faced but later on he went berserk and star Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was at the receiving end. Gill hit a four off the second ball he faced in his innings and went on hit more two fours in the over that was bowled by Shaheen. However, that was not the end. When Shaheen came to bowl again, Gill smashed him for three fours -- for the second time in the game -- to make it another big over for India.
India vs Pakistan: Watch - New Dad Jasprit Bumrah Gets Surprise Gift From Shaheen Afridi. Gesture Is Viral
The on-field rivalry between India and Pakistan is legendary in world cricket but off the field, there have been many instances between players from both the teams that has won the hearts of fans all around the world. One such instance took place after the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 game was halted due to rain and Shaheen Afridi went up to Jasprit Bumrah with a very special gift. Bumrah and wife Sanjana Ganesan were blessed with a baby boy earlier this week and Shaheen had a gift for him. The two fast bowlers embraced each other and Shaheen congratulated him and wished that he and his family remains happy.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: With India vs Pakistan Clash Suspended, Here's What Happens Now
The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan was called off due to heavy rain in Colombo on Sunday. This comes after Pakistan opted to bowl and India openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill did the damage with the bat in the first powerplay. Rohit (56) and Gill (58) slammed half-centuries before perishing in quick succession. India were 147/2 in 24.1 overs when rain halted the proceedings. KL Rahul, who replaced Shreyas Iyer in the XI, was unbeaten on 17 while Virat Kohli was batting on 8.
Asia Cup Live Cricket Score: India (Ind) vs (Pak) Pakistan: India vs Pakistan Live Score: Rain Stops Play
IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Rain has stopped play. After India openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma got put after scoring great half-centuries, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were playing cautiously when it started raining in Colombo. Earlier, Rohit and Gill were quick to get out of the blocks against Pakistan after being invited to bat first in an Asia Cup India vs Pakistan Super 4 match in Colombo. Gill and Rohit added 61 runs in the first powerplay, with the former putting on a show against Pakistan's dominant new ball bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. However, Gill was dismissed by Shaheen while Rohit was dismissed by Shadab.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Taking Shaheen Afridi To Cleaners Sparks Meme Fest
Shubman Gill was definitely at his best during the crucial Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. The right-handed batter took a single off the first ball he faced but later on he went berserk and star Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was at the receiving end. Gill hit a four off the second ball he faced in his innings and went on hit more two fours in the over that was bowled by Shaheen. However, that was not the end. When Shaheen came to bowl again, Gill smashed him for three fours -- for the second time in the game -- to make it another big over for India.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: What Happens If Match Is Washed Out Due To Rain?
The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan was interrupted due to rain in Colombo on Sunday. This comes after Pakistan opted to bowl and India openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill did the damage with the bat in the first powerplay. Rohit (56) and Gill (58) slammed half-centuries before perishing in quick succession. India were 147/2 in 24.1 overs when rain halted the proceedings. KL Rahul, who replaced Shreyas Iyer in the XI, was unbeaten on 17 while Virat Kohli was batting on 8.
Watch: Shubman Gill Gets Priceless Gift, Thanks To Pakistan Fielders' 'Brainfade' Moment
India openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma were quick to get out of the blocks against Pakistan after being invited to bat first in an Asia Cup Super 4 match in Colombo. Gill and Rohit added 61 runs in the first powerplay, with the former putting on a show against Pakistan's dominant new ball bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. Luck wasn't on Pakistan's side either in the first 10 overs as Gill was dropped on 0 and 34 by Shaheen and Iftikhar Ahmed, respectively.