• India recorded a massive victory over Pakistan in the third match of Super 4 stage at the Asia Cup 2023.

  • KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav were the star performers for Team India.

Twitter Reactions: KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav shine as India hammer Pakistan in Super 4 clash at Asia Cup 2023
India hammer Pakistan in the Super 4 clash of Asia Cup 2023 (Photo Source: Twitter)

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In a highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, India delivered a resounding performance, dominating both with the bat and the ball to secure a comprehensive victory.

India’s Dominant Batting Display:

India’s innings was characterized by exceptional batting performances from their top-order batsmen. Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, set the tone with a quickfire 56 runs off 49 deliveries, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. Shubman Gill provided solid support with his 58 off 52 balls, featuring 10 boundaries. The highlight of India’s innings came from the duo of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.

Kohli played a magnificent knock of 122 runs off 94 balls, embellished with 9 fours and 3 sixes. Rahul complemented him perfectly, scoring 111 off 106 balls, which included 12 fours and 2 sixes. This stellar batting display propelled India to an imposing total of 356/2 in their allotted 50 overs.

Pakistan’s Bowling Struggles:

Pakistan’s bowlers faced a daunting task in trying to contain the Indian batsmen. Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan were the only ones to make a breakthrough, taking one wicket each.Afridi conceded 79 runs in his 10 overs, while Shadab gave away 71 runs in his spell. The other Pakistani bowlers also struggled to make an impact as India piled on the runs.

Pakistan’s Disappointing Chase:

Chasing a target of 357, Pakistan faltered right from the beginning of their innings. Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 27 runs off 50 balls, while Agha Salman and Iftikhar Ahmed contributed 23 runs each. However, the Pakistan batting order couldn’t withstand the pressure exerted by the Indian bowlers.

India’s Bowling Brilliance:

India’s bowling unit delivered a disciplined and effective performance. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya picked up crucial wickets, with Bumrah registering figures of 1 wicket for 18 runs and Pandya taking 1 wicket for 17 runs. Kuldeep Yadav‘s spin proved to be Pakistan’s undoing as he ended with remarkable figures of 5 wickets for 25 runs. Shardul Thakur also contributed with a wicket of Mohammad Rizwan.

Result:

India secured a convincing victory, defeating Pakistan by 228 runs. This comprehensive win underlines India’s dominance in this Asia Cup encounter.

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Man of the Match:

Kohli was adjudged the ‘Player of the Match’ for his superb century (122 not out off 94) that laid the foundation for India’s imposing total

India’s convincing performance in this match sends a strong message to their rivals in the tournament, establishing them as a formidable force in the Asia Cup 2023.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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