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India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup abandoned due to rain

India was bowled out for 266 inside 50 overs after electing to bat first. Pakistan couldn't start its reply, ruining the first one-day international between them since the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England.

September 02, 2023 / 22:47 IST
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There were two rain interruptions during India's innings but the game progressed without any reduction of overs.
There were two rain interruptions during India's innings but the game progressed without any reduction of overs.

The India-Pakistan encounter at the Asia Cup was abandoned when drizzle prevented play after the innings break on Saturday.

India was bowled out for 266 inside 50 overs after electing to bat first. Pakistan couldn't start its reply, ruining the first one-day international between them since the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England.

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Points were shared and Pakistan advanced to the second round having already beaten Nepal. India needs to beat Nepal in its final group game to go through.

India batters struggled against Pakistan's three-pronged pace attack, all of whom clocked above 140 kph. Shaheen Afridi bagged four wickets and Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf three apiece.