The India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2023 was abandoned due to rain. Pakistan qualified for the Super 4s as a result.
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India won the toss and elected to bat first. They got off to a good start, with Ishan Kishan scoring 82 and Hardik Pandya scoring 87. However, they lost wickets in the middle overs and were eventually bowled out for 266 in 48.5 overs.
Pakistan’s bowlers were impressive, with Shaheen Afridi taking 4 wickets and Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah taking 3 wickets each.
The rain started to fall in the 49th over and play was eventually abandoned. As a result, Pakistan qualified for the Super 4s, while India will have to wait to see if they can progress to the final.
FAQs
Why was the match abandoned?
The match was abandoned due to rain. The rain started to fall in the 49th over and play was eventually called off after more than an hour of delay.
Who won the match?
The match was abandoned, so there was no winner.
Who qualified for the Super 4s?
Pakistan qualified for the Super 4s as a result of the match being abandoned.
What happens next?
The Super 4s will begin on September 7, with Pakistan playing Bangladesh in the first match.
The India vs Pakistan match was one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament. However, the rain spoiled the party and the match was abandoned. Pakistan will be happy to have qualified for the Super 4s, but India will be disappointed that they didn’t get a chance to win the match.
Conclusion
The India vs Pakistan match was a disappointing one for fans of both teams. The rain spoiled what was shaping up to be a close and exciting match. However, Pakistan will be happy to have qualified for the Super 4s, and they will be looking to build on their momentum in the next round of matches. India, on the other hand, will have to regroup and focus on winning their next match against Sri Lanka.
The Asia Cup is still in its early stages, and there is still plenty of cricket to be played. It will be interesting to see how the teams perform in the Super 4s and who comes out on top in the final.
References
- “India vs Pakistan Highlights, Asia Cup 2023: Rain plays spoilsport as match called off; Pakistan through to Super 4s.” ESPNcricinfo.com
- “Asia Cup 2023 Points Table.” ESPNcricinfo.com
