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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: Virat Kohli Hits 47th Hundred, Ton-up KL Rahul Dispels Fitness Doubts In India's Big Win

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. India posted an imposing 356 for 2, as Kohli (122 not out off 94 balls) and Rahul (111 not out off 106 balls), which was his sixth ODI hundred, pummelled a hapless Pakistan, whose chase ended at 128 for 8 as Kuldeep Yadav (5/25) scythed through them.

Kohli, Rahul star as India crush Pakistan in rain-hit Asia Cup ODI

Virat Kohli and returning KL Rahul hit unbeaten centuries to lead India's 228-run thrashing of Pakistan in a rain-hit Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Monday's reserve day.

India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli-KL Rahul Register Highest Partnership In Asia Cup History

Star batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul recorded the highest partnership in the Asia Cup history during India's clash against arch-rival Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday. The duo achieved the landmark in a Super Four clash. Rahul and Kohli slaughtered Pakistan bowlers as they stitched up an unbeaten 233-run partnership in 194 deliveries.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Left Stunned As KL Rahul Hits Humongous Six During India vs Pakistan Clash In Asia Cup 2023

KL Rahul made an almost perfect comeback to the Indian cricket team as he slammed a 106-ball-111 during the Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan on Monday. Rahul started the play on Monday with a positive approach and targeted the spin duo of Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed from the beginning. The right-handed batter played a number of big shots against them with a massive six off Shadab leaving both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in utter disbelief. In a video going viral on social media, both Rohit and Virat could be seen giving stunned reactions to the mammoth six by Rahul.

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar To Set Massive World Record In ODIs

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to achieve a sensational record in ODI cricket during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan on Monday. The 34-year-old became the fastest to reach 13,000 runs in ODI cricket as he reached the milestone in his 267th innings. The world record previously belonged to legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar, who achieved the feat in 321 innings but Kohli was able to shatter the existing record with a brilliant knock against Pakistan. Australia great Ricky Ponting is third in the list as he took 341 innings to score 13,000 ODI runs.

Asia Cup 2023 - "Feel Sad For The Likes Of Virat And Rohit": Pakistan Great On 'Media Bashing'

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are undoubtedly among the finest batters in the world. Given that both of them hold so much of importance for the Indian team and international cricket, the duo is always in limelight. However, a negative aspect of being in the focus is that the players are also subjected to 'media bashing' at times. Pakistan's pace legend Shoaib Akhtar has said that he feels sad for it. He added that even batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had to go through it during his playing career.

"Feel Sad For The Likes Of Virat And Rohit": Pakistan Great On 'Media Bashing'

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are undoubtedly among the finest batters in the world. Given that both of them hold so much of importance for the Indian team and international cricket, the duo is always in limelight. However, a negative aspect of being in the focus is that the players are also subjected to 'media bashing' at times. Pakistan's pace legend Shoaib Akhtar has said that he feels sad for it. He added that even batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had to go through it during his playing career.

India vs Pakistan - "You Come In My Dreams": Wasim Akram Opens Up On Hilarious Chat With Virat Kohli

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram revealed how his chat with Virat Kohli caught the star India batter off guard. Among active cricketers, Kohli's popularity is unparalleled. His tremendous batting skills and exempelary personality has earned him a huge following across the globe. Kohli's always the centre of attention prior to a big game especially a blockbuster encounter like India and Pakistan. The same was the case on Sunday as Kohli was part of a detailed discussion on Star Sports, the official broadcasters of the Asia Cup.

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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: Virat Kohli Hits 47th Hundred, Ton-up KL Rahul Dispels Fitness Doubts In India's Big Win

Kohli, Rahul star as India crush Pakistan in rain-hit Asia Cup ODI

India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli-KL Rahul Register Highest Partnership In Asia Cup History

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Left Stunned As KL Rahul Hits Humongous Six During India vs Pakistan Clash In Asia Cup 2023

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar To Set Massive World Record In ODIs

Asia Cup 2023 - "Feel Sad For The Likes Of Virat And Rohit": Pakistan Great On 'Media Bashing'

"Feel Sad For The Likes Of Virat And Rohit": Pakistan Great On 'Media Bashing'

India vs Pakistan - "You Come In My Dreams": Wasim Akram Opens Up On Hilarious Chat With Virat Kohli