The Super Four stage showdown between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 will be remembered for its memorable moments. Despite the rain disruptions, the match provided fans with thrilling highlights, including the sensational centuries by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, as well as Kuldeep Yadav’s outstanding spell in the second innings.
One of the most remarkable moments of the game came from India’s batting maestro, Virat Kohli. It was the fifth ball of the 50th over of the first innings when Kohli astonished everyone with a shot he had never played before. Facing Faheem Ashraf’s attempted yorker wide outside the off stump, Kohli shuffled on the crease and cleverly opened the face of his bat, guiding the ball to the boundary for a four.
The on-air commentators, Waqar Younis and Sanjay Manjrekar, were left in awe of Kohli’s brilliance. Younis, in particular, expressed his amazement, saying, “Never seen Virat play a shot like this.”
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This unique shot by Virat Kohli added another dimension to his already vast array of cricketing skills. It showcased his ability to innovate and adapt to different situations on the field, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest cricketers of his generation.
While the match had its share of challenges due to the weather, it will be remembered for the outstanding performances and remarkable moments that unfolded, with Virat Kohli’s unconventional shot standing out as one of the highlights of this thrilling encounter.
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Pakistan (Playing XI) – Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
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India (Playing XI) – Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
