Chasing a mammoth 357 for victory, Pakistan were restricted to 128 for 8 with their last players batters not coming out to bat due to injuries as India won by 228 runs.
In a Super Four match of the Asia Cup marred by rain, India achieved its most significant margin of victory ever against its arch-rivals, Pakistan, winning by a staggering 228 runs.
India delivered an imposing performance, amassing a formidable total of 356 for 2. Virat Kohli (122 not out off 94 balls) and KL Rahul (111 not out off 106 balls) both notched centuries, with Rahul making a stylish comeback to international cricket.
Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, faced a daunting task during their chase and managed only 128 for 8 as Kuldeep Yadav’s sensational bowling spell (5/25) dismantled their batting lineup.
Virat Kohli’s century in this match marked his 47th in ODIs, leaving him just two centuries shy of Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable record of 49.
Record-Breaking Partnership
Kohli and Rahul formed an unbeaten third-wicket partnership, setting a new record for the highest ODI partnership between India and Pakistan, accumulating a total of 233 runs.
During his innings, Kohli achieved several personal milestones, becoming the fastest batsman to reach 13,000 ODI runs and securing his fourth century at the R Premadasa Stadium, a feat previously achieved only by Hashim Amla.
