Asia Cup: Pakistan pacers and India batsmen get thorough workout before washout

It was supposed to be a high-octane clash between Pakistan and India in the Asia Cup. And for a fair period, it looked like fans finally got what they had wished for. But the weather had the final say in Pallekele on Saturday as the match between the South Asian rivals was washed out after the first innings.

India batted first on a day that saw several disruptions due to intermittent rain. They were in deep trouble inside the first 15 overs, with Pakistan's opening quicks Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf making life miserable and taking the first four wickets fairly quickly.

But wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan and all-rounder Hardik Pandya stitched together a century stand to breathe life back into the innings, even raising hopes of pushing the score closer to 300.

However, Pakistan's pace bowlers came back in the death overs to put the brakes on the innings, dismissing India for 266 with the fast bowlers taking all 10 wickets.

The No1 ODI team never got to challenge India's total after rain arrived during the innings break and never left.

Earlier, Pakistan fast bowlers showed why they are the most feared in international cricket as they decimated India’s top order.

Ishan Kishan launches one right down the ground for a majestic six. Set and soaring!