New Delhi. They reached the stadium wanting to watch the Indian cricket team play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and the fans sitting in front of the TV were very disappointed. The rain did not allow the match to be completed and the wishes of the fans remained unfulfilled. However, even after this match is washed out due to rain, there is a possibility of 2 matches between the two teams. The first match will be seen next week itself.
In the first match of the Asia Cup, the Indian team came to play against Pakistan but the match could not be completed. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first in the match played on Saturday, September 2. Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi dismissed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with brilliant bowling. After this Harish Rauf gave two shocks. After losing 4 wickets for 66 runs, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya were instrumental in taking the innings to 266 runs. Rain set in before Pakistan set out to chase down the target and then prevented the match from starting.
India and Pakistan may clash in Super 4
The format of the Asia Cup is such that currently the match between India and Pakistan seems fixed. The 6 teams of the tournament are divided into two groups of 3 each, from which 2-2 teams will reach the Super 4. Here each team will play a match against three other teams. India’s next match is against Nepal where a win will see them reach Super 4. Pakistan has already reached the next round. India’s match was called off due to rain, but they will reach the Super 4.
When a collision may occur
After making it to the Super 4, the Indian team may have to play a match against Pakistan on September 10. If Pakistan top the group and reach the Super 4, they will be the first team and India the second team. As per Super 4 schedule, A1 and A2 matches are scheduled to be played on September 10.
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Tags: Asia Cup, India Vs Pakistan
First published: September 03, 2023, 06:00 IST