Asia Cup: Kuldeep Yadav Takes 5 Wickets As India Beat Pakistan By 228 Runs

IND vs PAK: Kohli named Player of the Match!

Virat Kohli has been named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 122-run knock. That’s it for the game, guys! We hope you liked our coverage for the India vs Pakistan ODI game that was played across two days.

India vs Pakistan: Rohit on India’s batting –

“Fantastic performance, right from yesterday. When we started, we knew the wicket was good and we had to adjust with the rain, the two experienced (Virat Kohli and KL Rahul) guys we knew they’d take time to get their eye in and then we can get going. Looking at how we batted, there were lots of positives with the openers and then Virat and KL. Virat’s innings was brilliantly paced. And then KL, to get back from injury and then to know 5 minutes before the toss he’s playing, to play that way shows the mindset of the player.”

IND vs PAK: “Great effort from the groundsmen”

“We just wanted to get out on the park, to get some game time. Lot of guys haven’t had that. That could only happen thanks to a great effort from the groundsmen. I know how tough it is to cover and remove covers from the whole ground. On behalf of the entire team, we would like to thank them,” said India skipper Rohit Sharma after the win.

IND vs PAK: A massive win for India!

India have won the game by a really big margin. This will boost the confidence of the Rohit Sharma-led side, especially the batters, who were put under the pump against the Pakistani bowling attack when the two sides met in the first game of Asia Cup 2023 around a week ago.

IND vs PAK: OUT! India win!

Kuldeep Yadav removes Faheen Ashraf and there is the victory for India as Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah would not bat in this game. India win the Asia Cup Super 4 match against Pakistan by 228 runs.

Live Cricket Score: Another WICKET for Kuldeep!

A caught and bowled dismissal for Iftikhar Ahmed and that is the fourth wicket for Kuldeep Yadav. He has now running through the tail of Pakistan. India are only three wickets away from victory.

IND vs PAK: WICKET!

Kuldeep Yadav has removed Shadab Khan. It was a flighted delivery and Shadab hit it high in the air. Sgardul Thakur ran to his right from long-on and took a really good catch. Shadab falls for 6 off 10 balls. Pakistan are lagging well behind in this game now. 

PAK 110/6 (27.4)

Live Cricket Score: India on top!

PAK 108/5 (27)

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Agha Salman is gone!

Kuldeep Yadav has removed Agha Salman. The Pakistan bnatter walked to play a sweep shot but missed the ball completely that caught him plumb in front of the stumps. Salman took a review but ball tracking suggested that would have clipped the leg stump.

PAK 96/5 (24)

IND vs PAK: Salman will play!

Agha Salman gets the injured area treated and he continues to play for Pakistan. This is a brave move from the Pakistan batter.

Live Cricket Score: Agha Salman seriously injured!

Agha Salman has got injured seriously. He has been hit on his face by the ball on the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja. Agha, who was not wearing a helmet, tried to play a paddle sweep. He failed to execute the shot perfectly and the ball hit him below the eye. The physio is checking him currently.

Ravindra Jadeja’s ball hits Agha Salman Face. He is bleeding. (Hotstar)

Commentator Says, “You need to wear a Helmet if you are going to Sweep.” pic.twitter.com/RgHt6Wz4sV

— CricketGully (@thecricketgully) September 11, 2023

IND vs PAK: WICKET!

This was always coming! Fakhar Zaman was getting restless as the required run rate was going high for Pakistan. He tried to take on Kuldeep Yadav and perished in the process. It was a fuller ball from Kuldeep that rattled the stumps. Fakhar departs for 27 runs off 50 balls.

PAK 77/4 (19.2)

Live Cricket Score: FOUR!

A fuller deliery from Hardik Pandya and Fakhar Zaman has hit it from the deep mid-wicket region for a four. The southpaw is trying to change gears now. Pakistan badly need this as the required run rate is around 9 per over.

PAK 76/3 (18.3)

IND vs PAK: Tight chance!

Kuldeep Yadav could have had a wicket only on the second ball of his first over. Fakhar Zaman edged his delivery to first slip but Rohit Sharma there failed to hold on to the tough catch. It was dying to the left of the Indian skipper, who showed good reflexes to get to the ball but it popped out of his hand during a dive.

Live Cricket Score: Swing, swing, swing!

The Indian pacers continue to trouble Pakistan batters with some amazing movement on the ball. Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur are currently bowling from the two ends. Both Fakhar Zaman and Agha Salman are finding it hard to play them.

PAK 68/3 (16)

IND vs PAK Live: FOUR!

It was a length ball from Shardul Thakur and Agha Salman hit an on drive on it for a four. It felt like a deft touch but the timing was really good on it to beat the mid-on fielder.

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan under pressure!

India are on top at the moment. Pakistan need 309 runs more off the remaining 37 overs. The asking rate is 8.35. It is definitely not going to be easy for them. India pacers have performed extremely well as a unit. They are getting really good swing on the ball and that has kept the spin out of fray in this innings. 

PAK 48/3 (13)

IND vs PAK Live: WICKET!

Shardul Thakur has bowled a peach to get better of Mohammad Rizwan. It was bowled around off stump but the ball shaped away from Rizwan, who closed the face of his bat and got an outside edge. KL Rahul comfortably collected the ball behind the stumps. Rizwan departs for two runs off 5 ball, leaving Pakistan in great trouble.

PAK 47/3 (11.4)

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Match resumes!

Shardul Thakur has started the 12th over.

IND vs PAK Live: We have a resumption time!

The inspection is over and the umpires have decided that the play should resume at 9:20pm. We have around five minutes left for the action. Let’s hope there is no more rain tonight.

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Good news!

Here is some good news for you! The covers are being taken off and the players are warming up. Another good news is that the umpires have walked into the ground and they are now assessing the conditions.

IND vs PAK Live: More covers coming!

The groundstaff have brought some more covers near the pitch. They are covering some more areas now. This is not a good sight again. There is not much of rain if there is any, but the play is still at a halt. Is Colombo set to receive heavy rain the upcoming minutes? Just keep your fingers crossed, guys! 

India vs Pakistan Live Score: The latest update –

Some covers have been removed but the centre is still covered. The staff are on the ground only but it seems that it is not raining. Maybe they are trying to prepare themselves for the rain that is round the corner. We are waiting for the official word.

IND vs PAK Live: Will it rain again!

It seems that the ground staff are not in a hurry to take the covers off. Will it rain again? There is a dark cloud for sure as it seems that more covers are being put on now. Not a good sight, for sure! Stay connected, we will bring to you what actually is going on.

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Good news!

Here is the good news, folks! The covers are being taken off. There is hardly any rain drop on the covers which suggest that the play must have been stopped due to rain threat only.

IND vs PAK Live: When can DLS method be applied?

It is worth noting that Pakistan need to play at least 20 overs for the DLS method to come into play if rain plays spoilsport. It means that at least 9 more overs of play need to take place from here to have a result. If the match doesn’t go that far, both India and Pakistan will share points.

IND vs PAK Live: India in driving seat!

This has been a dominating show from India so far. While Virat Kohli and KL Rahul helped the side get past 350 in the first innings, the pacers have done a brilliant job to keep Pakistan at bay. Pakistan’s scoring rate is 4 while they need more than 8 runs per over from here. India are in command of this game!

PAK 44/2 (11)

IND vs PAK Live: Rain stops play!

Here is a bad news, folks! The rain has returned and the play has been stopped. Players are walking back to the dugout.

IND vs PAK Live: India lose both reviews!

It was a caught behind appeal for the wicket of Mohammad Rizwan. The good length ball from Hardik hit the back pad of Rizwan and KL Rahul collected the ball behind the stumps. Umpire was unmoved and India went upstairs. Replays revealed that there was no bat in it. Impact was outside off stump so it could not be processed for an LBW chance. India lost both of their reviews.

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Babar is out!

Oh! That’s a ripper from Hardik Pandya and he has got the wicket of the Pakistan captain Babar Azam. The ball pitched well outside off stump but swung into Babar. Even the batter was not ready for the delivery that went through the gate to rattle his stumps. Babar departs for 10 runs.

PAK 43/2 (10.4)

IND vs PAK Live: Hardik brought into attack!

Bowling change for India after 10 overs. Both Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have bowled 5 overs each and Hardik Pandya will take over from here.

India vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR!

Mohammed Siraj bowls it down the leg stump and Babar Azam flicked it fine towards the backward sqaure leg for a four. Babar has struggled against Bumrah in his innings, otherwise he has looked really good.

PAK 42/1 (9.4)

IND vs PAK Live: Short stoppage

There is some issue with the landing place for Mohammed Siraj. It seems it is slippery out there. Some dust has been put over it and Siraj is set to bowl the second ball of his over now.

India vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR!

A short ball from Jasprit Bumrah and Babar Azam has hit it on the off side for a four.

IND vs PAK Live: It’s KL Rahul keeping for India!

At the start of the 7th over, Ishan Kishan handed the wicketkeeping duties to KL Rahul. Kishan is fielding for India currently while Rahul is the man behind the stumps now.

IND vs PAK Live: India lose review!

7.4 – A good length ball from Mohammed Siraj hit the front pad of Fakhar Zaman. Umpire was unconvinced with the appeal but India decided to go upstairs. Replays revealed that the ball was pitched down the leg stump. India lost a review.

India vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR!

Some runs for Pakistan! Fakhar Zaman gets it over the extra cover fielder for a four.

PAK 27/1 (7.3)

IND vs PAK Live: Amazing swing!

Jasprit Bumrah troubled Babar Azam with some top quality swing bowling. Only one run came off the over as Bumrah bowled five dot balls to Babar – the number one ranked ODI batter. It hard to describe the art of Bumrah! Simply among the best!

PAK 21/1 (7)

India vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan under pressure!

Fakhar Zaman is finding it hard to stay at the crease as the swing is troubling him a lot. On the other hand, Babar Azam has just come to the crease and he too is taking his time. India are in the driving seat. 

PAK 20/1 (6)

IND vs PAK Live: WICKET!

Jasprit Bumrah strikes! Here is the first breakthrough for India! Imam-ul-Haq departs after edging the ball to second slip. It was a a bit fuller from Bumrah that swung away from Imam after pitching. The batter could not have done much as the ball was first coming to him before changing the direction. Imam falls for 9 off 18 balls.

PAK 17/1 (4.2)