India vs Pakistan LIVE Updates, Asia Cup 2023: IND 147/2; Kohli, Rahul lead India's recovery; Wet outfield delays match
India vs Pakistan LIVE Updates, Asia Cup 2023: IND 147/2; Kohli, Rahul lead India's recovery; Wet outfield delays match
20:17 (IST)
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Another inspection at 8.30 pm local time! Looks like the ground staff still isn't able to fix the wet patch near the mid off region. They had even brought fans out to try and hasten the drying process, but so far no luck.
20:02 (IST)
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Umpires Ruchira Palliyaguruge and Chris Gaffaney walk out to the centre for a second time, and they head straight to the wet patch that has been causing the ground staff a world of problems since the rain subsided. Here's hoping they offer some good news in their next official announcement.
19:49 (IST)
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The umpires have had discussions with both captains, but there's still no verdict on when the play will resume. The India players, meanwhile, seem relaxed and hopeful of a restart. There will be another inspection at 8 pm IST.
19:42 (IST)
As we wait for an official word, let's recap a milestone that KL Rahul achieved today. KL Rahul became the joint third-fastest Indian to get to 2000 ODI runs, equalling Virat Kohli's record. Both Kohli and Rahul took 53 innings to achieve the milestone.
19:04 (IST)
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There will be an inspection by the umpires at 7.30 pm IST. The cut-off time for tonight's game has been extended till 12 am IST.
18:52 (IST)
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There's no rain in Colombo right now, but the outfield remains wet. Commentator Deep Dasgupta has said on air that it would take around 45 minutes for the groundstaff to clear the wet patches, following which there would be an inspection by the umpires.
18:25 (IST)
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We have officially started losing overs if the game was to end today. But, remember, there is a reserve day tomorrow (Monday) should no more play happen tonight. Having said that, the cut off time for a 20-over match is 10.36 pm IST.
18:04 (IST)
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LIVE visuals suggest that some covers are now coming off the ground. The rain has seemingly stopped and the groundstaff are working hard in the middle.
17:52 (IST)
Away from the Asia Cup, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has reportedly raised concerns over Pakistan vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup match, asking the BCCI to reschedule it. The match is scheduled for 29 September.
17:28 (IST)
ICYMI: Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman helps out groundstaff to put on the covers at the field in Colombo.
Fakhar Zaman helping the Ground-staffs.
Nice gesture from Fakhar. pic.twitter.com/s8orhZYoTA— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 10, 2023
17:21 (IST)
Revised targets for Pakistan if India do not bat again
Pakistan's target, if India does not bat again and if play is possible tonight for India to bowl at least 20-24 overs...
in 20 ov: 181
in 21 ov: 187
in 22 ov: 194
in 23 ov: 200
in 24 ov: 206#INDvsPAK#AsiaCup2023— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 10, 2023
17:17 (IST)
KL Rahul opened up on his thigh injury, the period of uncertainty, recovery at the NCA and the mental concerns caused as a wicketkeeper.
“I got injured while trying to chase a ball and my tendon snapped. I had a full-fledged tear, my tendon ripped apart from my quadricep. So when it happened, I was obviously me, my family, the franchise, the team, everybody had their fingers crossed hoping that wasn’t a big tear, it was a small strain or I could get better in a couple of weeks,” he recalled.
Click here to read more on that here.
16:58 (IST)
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OH NO! It has started pelting down as rain makes its entrance in Colombo. The groundstaff are quick to bring the covers onto the field as the players of both teams rush back to the pavilion. If visuals are to be believed, we are in for a significant delay.
Meanwhile, India are 147/2 after 24.1 overs, with KL Rahul (17*) and Virat Kohli (8*) unbeaten.
16:49 (IST)
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FOUR! Another boundary for KL Rahul. It's that classy pull shot again from Rahul, as he dispatches it towards right of midwicket region.
16:44 (IST)
After 22 overs,India 140/2 ( Virat Kohli 6 , KL Rahul 13)
Haris Rauf is back into the attack now. Just three runs from the over. Kohli and Rahul will be looking to pick up from where Rohit and Gill left off, but have their task cut out against Pakistan.
16:36 (IST)
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FOUR! KL Rahul collects his first boundary after his India comeback. Short ball from Shaheen, and Rahul plays the pull over midwicket.
16:29 (IST)
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OUT! Rohit in the last over and Gill in this one! Pakistan remove openers in quick succession. Shaheen Afridi vs Shubman Gill was always a duel to keep an eye on, and this time, it's the former who has the last laugh. Gill is caught by Agha Salman at cover. Shubman Gill c Agha Salman b Shaheen Afridi 58
16:24 (IST)
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OUT! Shadab Khan breaks the partnership after drinks break as Rohit Sharma departs. Rohit Sharma looks to chip it over cover, but ends up hitting straight and Faheem Ashraf runs towards his left from long-off to complete the catch. Rohit c Faheem Ashraf b Shadab Khan 56
16:15 (IST)
After 16 overs,India 118/0 ( Rohit Sharma (C) 56 , Shubman Gill 55)
Haris Rauf continues. Just three runs off the over, but Pakistan will be desperate for wickets now. They will be desperate to break this Indian opening partnership before it gets too late. Both Rohit and Gill are looking in good touch. Players take a break for drinks.
16:09 (IST)
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FIFTY! Skipper Rohit Sharma gets to his half-century, getting to the milestone with a huge six over deep midwicket.
16:06 (IST)
After 14 overs,India 103/0 ( Rohit Sharma (C) 44 , Shubman Gill 52)
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Haris Rauf continues. Pakistan have had no response so far to break this Indian opening partnership. Rohit is also into his 40s now. Seven runs off Haris Rauf's over.
16:00 (IST)
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FIFTY! Shubman Gill gets to his eighth ODI fifty, and that too in a huge game against Pakistan. What a time for the youngster to rediscover his touch in ODIs.
15:57 (IST)
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FOUR! Short ball from Haris Rauf and Rohit looks to play the hook shot, but top-edges this one over the keeper's head towards the boundary.
15:48 (IST)
After 10 overs,India 61/0 ( Rohit Sharma (C) 18 , Shubman Gill 41)
Naseem Shah is halfway through his spell. He concedes a couple of boundaries, courtesy Rohit Sharma, who flicks for his first four of the over while it's a pull shot over midwicket for his next. Eight off the over.
15:45 (IST)
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FOUR! Rohit Sharma picks the length of Naseem Shah's delivery very well, flicks over square leg for a boundary.
15:40 (IST)
After 8 overs,India 47/0 ( Rohit Sharma (C) 10 , Shubman Gill 35)
Nassem Shah continues. Pakistan continue leaking runs in the early stages of the game, as nine runs come off the over. Gill with a couple of boundaries in this over too. He's looking in good touch at the moment and India need to him to fire.
15:35 (IST)
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FOUR! Another boundary from Gill, he plays a cut between backward point and cover point region. Perfect boundary.
15:33 (IST)
After 7 overs,India 38/0 ( Rohit Sharma (C) 10 , Shubman Gill 26)
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Change of bowling for Pakistan as Faheem Ashraf replaces Shahen Shah Afridi. Shaheen has left the field. The previous over bowled by Naseem was a maiden, and this time, just a single off Gill comes from the over.
15:26 (IST)
After 5 overs,India 37/0 ( Rohit Sharma (C) 10 , Shubman Gill 25)
Shaheen Afridi continues. A total of 13 runs come off his latest over, with Shubman Gill collecting three boundaries. Early stages in the game, but both Gill and Rohit are looking confident in the middle.
15:19 (IST)
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After 4 overs,India 24/0 ( Rohit Sharma (C) 10 , Shubman Gill 13)
Naseem Shah continues. A huge appeal for caught behind against Rohit, and Pakistan opt for the review. However, UltraEdge confirms there was no edge as the ball was inches away from the bat. Pakistan lose a review as the not out decision stands. A silent over otherwise from Naseem as just one run comes from it.
15:14 (IST)
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After 3 overs,India 23/0 ( Rohit Sharma (C) 10 , Shubman Gill 13)
Shaheen Afridi into the attack again. An expensive over from him this time, going for 12 runs. Shubman Gill seems to be getting into the groove, as he collects three fours in the over.
15:11 (IST)
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FOUR! Shubman Gill collects his first boundary. He gets an inside edge on his flick, and the ball runs away towards the fine leg fence.
15:06 (IST)
After 1 overs,India 6/0 ( Rohit Sharma (C) 6 , Shubman Gill 0)
Shaheen Afridi first up for Pakistan. Rohit Sharma on strike. Shaheen begins with a full, inswinging delivery that Rohit tucks towards square leg. Shaheen starts off with five dots, before Rohit launches a six over deep backward square leg.
15:05 (IST)
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SIX! What a way to get off the mark in a marquee India vs Pakistan contest! Rohit Sharma collects a maximum, flicking it over backward square leg
15:00 (IST)
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National anthems of both teams are complete. Time for LIVE action, and let's hope for a full, rain-free contest. Shaheen Shah Afridi with the ball first up for Pakistan, with Rohit Sharma on strike. Shubman Gill is at the non-striker's end.
14:47 (IST)
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Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma(Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan(wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Pakistan: Babar Azam(Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan(wicketkeeper), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
14:34 (IST)
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Toss update: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has won the coin toss and says his team will field first against India. Rohit Sharma says Jasprit Bumrah is back. However, Shreyas Iyer has sustained a back spasm and KL Rahul comes in for him.
"Every game is important for us, but will focus on one thing at a time. (When asked aboutb rain delays) That's the nature of the sport, it gave us good time to prepare and now we'll look to play well," said Rohit Sharma at the toss.
14:26 (IST)
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"There's a bit of grass covering on this pitch. The pitch might have a bit for the pacers with the new ball, and the spinners will get purchase because of the moisture underneath," say Sanjay Manjrekar and Waquar Younis at the pitch report
14:20 (IST)
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Just over 10 minutes to go for the toss now. It's a good day for cricket in Colombo if the sunny conditions are to go by at the moment, but rain is predicted for later in the day.
14:04 (IST)
If this image is to be believed, we might start on time. But still time to go...
A view of RPICS, Colombo
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