India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Live Scorecard Updates: Team India set a target of 267 for Pakistan.© AFP
India vs Pakistan Live Score: The Indian players are back in the dugout as the covers are on again. Start of Pakistan’s chase against India has been delayed again. Earlier, India were bowled out for 266 runs. Shaheen Afridi’s four-wicket haul kept the Indian team at bay despite fifties from Hardik Pandya (87) and Ishan Kishan (82). India were 66 for 4 at one stage but a 138-run parnership between Hardik and Kishan brought them back in the game. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf picked three wickets apiece after India skipper Rohit won the toss and opted to bat first. (Live Scorecard)
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan(w), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
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21:13 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Rain returns!
Bad news again, folks! The covers are on again. Either it’s raining or it will rain sooner. The conditions look poor for sure. It’s dark and the start of Pakistan’s chase anytime soon looks far away.
21:03 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Players are coming downstairs!
The Indian players are walking down the stairs as the inspection is underway. It seems that the umpires are currently directing something to the captains of both the sides. Maybe they are explaining about how many overs are available in this game now.
20:55 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Aggressive send-off from Rauf!
Haris Rauf gave an animated send-off after dismissing Ishan Kishan during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. In case, you missed out to watch the reaction, you can check it HERE
20:50 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Inspection time out!
The inspection time for the start of Pakistan’s chase is 9 PM IST. It is after this time that we will get to know what will happen to the game. If it proceeds how many overs are the teams going to lose.
20:41 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Covers coming off!
The covers are coming off and the umpires are out there for inspection. It seems that we will soon have a restart time to this game. Pakistan need 267 runs against India in 50 overs, but this rain delay might shorten the overs in their chase a bit. Stay connected for the updates.
20:37 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Kohli stunned with Shaheen’s bowling!
The overcast conditions at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium during India’s innings were extremely conducive for Pakistan. One moment that has gone viral on social media saw Virat Kohli giving a stunned reaction as Rohit Sharma was beaten by a swinging delivery from Shaheen Afridi. Check out the reaction of Kohli HERE
20:27 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: What will happen if match is abandoned?
The way the rain has interrupted the game, abandonment also seems like a possibility from here. However, we currently have enough time in the game. If the ongoing match between India and Pakistan is abandoned due to rain, what will happen? To know this check out this piece HERE20:24 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: A look at the rules –
It is worth noting that Pakistan need to play at least 20 overs in this chase for this match to have a result through DLS method in case rain plays spoilsport.
20:16 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Rain is back!
It is raining heavily at the moment at Pallekele. We might have a delay in start of the Pakistan innings.
19:47 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: WICKET! India all out for 266!
Jasprit Bumrah is out at the score of 16 runs off 14 balls and that is the end of India’s innings. They are all out for 266. The Rohit Sharma-led side started poorly but a 138-run stand between Hardik Pandya (87) and Ishan Kishan (82) gave it hope. However, India failed to finish off well as they looked good to reach somewhere close to 300, but they end at a low score.
IND 266 (48.5)
19:44 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: FOUR!
Another four from Jasprit Bumrah.
19:41 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: WICKET!
Naseem Shah has got the wicket of Kuldeep Yadav!
IND 261/9 (48.2)
19:41 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Shaheen ends his spell!
Shaheen Afridi ends his spell of 10 overs with figures of 4 for 35. He bowled superbly at the start and followed it up really well. More two overs remaining in the game. India should look to get close to 280.
IND 261/8 (48)
19:35 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live: FOUR!
Wow! That’s a beautiful cover drive from Jasprit Bumrah. It was a fuller ball from Haris Rauf and Bumrah drove it away for a four. It was bowled at 146kmph from Rauf.
IND 257/8 (47)
19:28 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live: FOUR! India race to 250!
That’s a lofted shot from Jasprit Bumrah for a four and it has come on the ball of Shaheen Afridi. Indai race to 250 with it. Bumrah takes a single on the next ball to get off the strike.
IND 251/8 (45.3)
19:27 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live: Pakistan on top!
Naseem Shah has bowled a four-run over.
IND 246/8 (45)
19:22 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Consecutive wickets for Pak!
Shaheen Afridi dismissed Ravindra Jadeja on the last ball of the 44th over over while Naseem Shah has removed Shardul Thakur on the first ball of the 45th over.
IND 242/8 (44.1)
19:16 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: WICKET!
Hardik Pandya is out at the score of 87 off 90 balls. India are faltering towards the end after doing really good in the middle overs. It was a well-disguised slower ball from Shaheen Afridi and Hardik was not expecting it. The Indian batter went for the drive early and handed an easy catch to Agha Salman at cover.
IND 239/6 (43.1)
19:14 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Economical over!
That’s another good over from Naseem Shah. He gave away only two runs in it. India need to charge a bit it they wish to cross the 300-run mark.
IND 239/5 (43)
19:08 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR!
A powerful shot from Hardik Pandya on the off side and a misfield from point fielder will see the ball run away for a four. A total of 11 runs came off the Shadab Khan over. India’s scoring rate is 5.64.
IND 237/5 (42)
19:06 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR!
That’s superb placement from Ravindra Jadeja. Shadab Khan bowled a short ball and Jadeja played it from the backfoot. He pierced the gap between deep mid-wicket and long-on to perfection.
19:05 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Economical over!
Naseem Shah has bowled a five-run over. More 9 overs remaining in India’s innings and India must look to get somewhere close to 300.
IND 226/5 (41)
18:59 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR!
Hardik Pandya is on song! This is the third four of the over. It was a bouncer from Rauf and Hardik pulled it away for a four through the deep mid-wicket region.
A total of 12 runs came off the 40th over. India enter the third powerplay now. Pakistan can have a maximum of five fielders outside the circle from now on.
IND 221/5 (40)
18:58 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Another FOUR!
This is superb batting from Hardik. This time he smartly guided the ball from the backfoot for a four. The third man was a bit wide and Hardik played it really fine for a four.
18:57 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR!
What a shot from Hardik Pandya! It was a short ball outside off stump from Haris Rauf and Hardik smashed it away for a four. “A tracer bullet,” said Ravi Shastri on-air while praising the shot.
18:49 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: WICKET!
Ishan Kishan is out! This is big-big wicket for Pakistan. Haris Rauf is the man who provides Pakistan the crucial breakthrough. The 138-run partnership has been broken and Pakistan are back in the game. Ravindra Jadeja comes in as the next batter.
IND 204/5 (37.3)
18:46 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: 200 up for India!
India have crossed the 200-run mark. However, the poor news for India is that Ishan Kishan continues to struggle with cramp.
IND 202/4 (37)
18:43 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: SIX!
Hardik Pandya nails this slog sweep to perfection and the ball goes over the fence for a six. India are accelerating now. This is turning out to be a good over for them.
18:42 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR!
Match resumes and Ishan Kishan restarts with a powerful four. This is brilliant batting from the Indian southpaw.
18:40 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Injury scare!
Ishan Kishan seems to be suffering from some cramp on his left thigh. The physio is currently checking him.
18:39 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Good running
35.5 – That’s good running from Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan. It was a misfield at covers and the duo used the opportunity to convert the single into a double.
IND 187/4 (36)
18:32 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Fifty for Hardik!
A single and Hardik Pandya gets to his 11th ODI half-century with it. India are in complete control of the game now. Pakistan need a wicket to make a comeback.
IND 183/4 (35)
18:27 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR!
A fuller ball from Agha Salman and Ishan Kishan has played a lap shot on it for a four. This is a brilliant change in intent from Kishan. India are back in the game as they are going really good now. However, the duo of Hardik and Kishan need to go deeper.
IND 172/4 (33.1)
18:26 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: SIX!
A fuller ball from Agha Salman and Ishan Kishan has slammed it down the ground for a six.
18:24 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Impressive from Salman!
Agha Salman has bowled a four-run over. India’s scoring rate is 5 runs per over. Maybe from here, they can start attacking from one end to reach to a good total eventually.
IND 160/4 (32)
18:16 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Drinks break
Shadab Khan bowls a seven-run over. Hardik Pandya is also nearing his half-century. He is batting at the score of 43 off 54 balls.
IND 156/4 (31)
18:07 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Fifty for Ishan Kishan!
Ishan Kishan raced to his seventh half-century in 54 balls. He then slammed a four to put more pressure on Pakistan. This is the first time in the game that India are looking well in control.
FIFTY!
A well made half-century by @ishankishan51 off 54 deliveries
His 7th in ODIs!
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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 2, 2023
IND 147/4 (29)
18:02 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Good bowling from Shaheen
Shaheen Afridi bowls a one-run over. The duo of Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya are making sure India don’t lose any wicket to the ace pacer again. Shaheen has more three overs remaining from his individual quota.
IND 135/4 (27)
17:58 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: India in control!
A 7-run over from Mohammad Nawaz. The duo of Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan have added 68 runs for the fifth wicket off 71 balls.
IND 134/4 (26)
17:51 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR!
Wow! That’s a really good shot from Hardik Pandya. Shaheen Afridi bowled it short and Hardik hit it past the mid-on fielder for a four to wide of long-on fence. A total of six runs came off the over.
IND 127/4 (25)
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