India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya Shine As Rain Forces India And Pakistan To Split Points

Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya produced a wonderful rescue act while Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled a fiery spell but rain forced India and Pakistan to split points in an Asia Cup match that had all the ingredients of a thrilling finish in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya produced a wonderful rescue act while Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled a fiery spell but rain forced India and Pakistan to split points in an Asia Cup match that had all the ingredients of a thrilling finish in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Saturday. Before the heavens opened up, India posted 266 all out in 48.5 overs. Kishan (82 off 81 balls) and Pandya (87 off 90 balls) milked 138 runs for the fifth wicket stand off 141 balls to lift their side from 66 for 4 in 14.1 overs.

The no result meant that Pakistan ended their Group A proceedings with 3 points, and it also assured them of a place in the Super Four of the tournament.

India, who logged a point from their opening fixture, are expected to beat Nepal on Monday and progress to the Super Four.

However, the match offered some bright points to both the teams before the soggy end.

From an Indian perspective, the performance of Kishan and Pandya will be treated as a happy portend.