The Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours clash between India and Pakistan has etched its place in history. The Indian team, led by Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav, delivered a resounding performance, sealing a commanding 228-run victory at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium.
Notably, Kohli and Rahul each notched up centuries, propelling India to a formidable total of 356/2 in their allotted 50 overs. In response, Pakistan’s innings crumbled, losing all their wickets for a mere 128 runs, courtesy of Kuldeep Yadav’s impressive five-wicket haul.
With the India vs Pakistan showdown behind us, let’s take a peek at the game’s recap, who won awards, and some interesting stats from the Asia Cup 2023 match.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023: Awards winners
Virat Kohli earned the Player of the Match title for his incredible performance, scoring 122 runs. Kohli, the right-handed batsman, achieved this remarkable feat in just 94 balls, including nine boundaries and three sixes against Pakistan.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma claimed the Maximum Sixes award, living up to his nickname, “Hitman,” by launching four impressive sixes during the Sunday afternoon clash at R Premadasa Stadium. Additionally, Kuldeep Yadav clinched the Best Catch of the Match honor for a sensational catch, self-caught off his own bowling, to dismiss Iftikhar Ahmed.
Man of the Match: Virat Kohli (122* off 94)
Maximum Sixes Award: Rohit Sharma (4 sixes)
Best Catch Award: Kuldeep Yadav (to dismiss Iftikhar Ahmed).
Asia Cup 2023 Ind vs Pak Match Scorecard
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill both contributed half-centuries as India’s opening pair. Following that, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul orchestrated a remarkable partnership of 223 runs, propelling India to a substantial total of 356 runs. On the bowling front, Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi each secured a wicket for Pakistan.
In the pursuit of 357 runs, Pakistan faced immense pressure and lost eight wickets for a mere 128 runs. Unfortunately, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah were unable to bat due to injuries, leading to India’s commanding 228-run victory. Notably, Kuldeep Yadav delivered a superb performance, claiming a fantastic 5 wickets for just 25 runs in his eight overs.
IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023: Top records and stats
Numerous Records Tumbled in the One-Sided Showdown Between India and Pakistan. Here are some of the top Unprecedented Records and Noteworthy Stats That Shaped the Game:
- Virat Kohli Achieves Historic Milestone, Breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s Record as Fastest Batter to Reach 13,000 ODI Runs, Achieving the Feat in His 267th Inning, Compared to Tendulkar’s 321 Innings.
- Rohit Sharma Scripts History as the First Indian Captain to Secure Multiple ODI Victories with a Margin Exceeding 200 Runs. Earlier this year, India’s resounding 317-run victory over Sri Lanka marked this remarkable achievement.
- India Clinches Its Most Significant Victory Over Pakistan in Terms of Runs, Surpassing the Previous Record Set with a 140-run Win at Mirpur in 2008.
- Virat Kohli Sets a New Milestone, Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar as the Quickest Batsman to Reach 47 ODI Centuries. Kohli Achieved This Feat in Just 267 Innings, While Tendulkar Took 435 Innings for His 47th ODI Hundred.
- Kohli’s Records Keep Tumbling: He Surpasses Tendulkar’s Mark (593 Innings) as the Fastest Batsman to Reach 77 International Centuries, Achieving It in Just 561 Innings Across International Cricket.
