India vs Pakistan Video Highlights Asia Cup 2018 Super Four Round: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan Help IND Thump PAK
It was the 13th century opening stand between Dhawan and Rohit, the most for India as they go past Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar’s 12
India registered yet another comprehensive win over Pakistan to stay unbeaten in the Asia Cup 2018 so far. Chasing a target of 238, India crossed the line in 39.3 overs with captain Rohit Sharma finishing unbeaten on 111 runs. Apart from Rohit, Shikhar Dhawan also notched a century as they duo shared record partnership for the opening wicket. You can watch video highlights of IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2018 Super Four round here.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan crawled to 237 for seven in their quota of 50 overs. Pakistan lost top-order with just 58 runs on the board. Imam ul Haq was the first one to go, followed by Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam was the last one. After losing three wickets, Shoaib Malik and Sarfraz Ahmed steadied the ship. Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2018- As it Happened
The duo added 107 runs for the fourth wicket as Pakistan crossed the 150-run mark. Though Pakistan’s run-rate was on the slower side. During the process, Malik niched u his 43rd ODI half-century as Pakistan looked on course for a competitive total.
However, Pakistan suffered a blow when Sarfraz was dismissed in the 39th over. Malik along with Asif Ali then took the Pakistan past 200-run mark. The Green Shirts then lost two wickets in quick succession as Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal accounted for Malik and Ali. Pakistan were eventually restricted to 237. Rohit Sharma Scores 19th ODI Century During India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2018 Super Four Round Match, Shares Record Opening Stand With Shikhar Dhawan
India’s response began on a positive note though Rohit got a life in the sixth over when Imam ul Haq dropped him off Shaheen Afridi. Nonetheless, he and Dhawan toyed with the Pakistan bowling and made it look ordinary.
The duo shared 210 runs for the first wicket, India’s highest against Pakistan in ODIs. Meanwhile, it was the 13th century opening stand between Dhawan and Rohit, the most for India as they go past Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar’s 12. Shikhar Dhawan Scores Century Against Pakistan in Super Four Match at Asia Cup 2018.
Both the openers scored a century each. While Dhawan, who scored his 15th ODI century, was dismissed on an individual score of 114, Rohit, on the other hand, scored his 19th ODI ton.
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