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The teams of India and Pakistan are meeting each other after almost four years, both the teams met in the T20 World Cup last year but the fans had to wait for a long time to see the two teams against each other in ODIs. Format On Saturday, when the match started amid dark clouds and drizzle, millions of fans left all their work and sat in front of their TVs and mobile phones. Indian fans’ hearts sank further when rain knocked twice within 11 overs of the Indian innings and India lost three wickets due to rain interruptions. However, despite the bad weather, the fans got to see the Indian batsmen play and the players were also in a warm mood during the match. After the cancellation of the match, the pictures of the players of both the teams are going viral on social media, which you will love to see again and again.
- Shaheen Afridi celebrates after dismissing Rohit Sharma
On Friday, players from both the teams took part in a training session at the Pallekele Stadium, where Virat Kohli was seen hugging Haris Rauf and a similar scene was seen after the match was called off on Saturday.
- Players leaving the field after rain during a match
India and Pakistan are considered arch rivals on the cricket field but the players of these two countries have a good relationship. A video of such a meeting between Indian and Pakistani players is being highly appreciated on social media.
- Haris Rauf gesturing to the pavilion after dismissing Ishan Kishan
Talking about the match, the Indian team was bowled out for 266 runs in 48.5 overs. Isha scored 82 off 81 balls and Pandya scored 87 off 90 balls. The duo put on a strong score of 138 off 141 balls for the fifth wicket. At 9:52 pm local time, the umpires decided to call off the match and both teams shared a point each.
- Groundsmen cover the land with a cover when it rains
After beating Nepal by 238 runs in the first match, Pakistan reached the Super-Fours stage, while India will now face Nepal on September 4. The cancellation of the match may have left fans disappointed, but there were some positives for both teams. Ishaan and Pandya’s innings for India and Pakistan’s pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah were commendable.
- The India-Pakistan players were laughing and joking after the match was called off
