India secured a significant victory over arch-rivals Pakistan by a margin of 228 runs. In the first innings, India displayed an impressive batting performance, amassing a total of 356 runs. The top-order batsmen, Virat Kohli (122) and KL Rahul (111), were the standout performers. India enjoyed a strong opening partnership, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill both achieving their second half-centuries of the tournament.
When it came to bowling, India successfully dismissed Pakistan for a mere 128 runs. Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball, claiming five wickets and recording his second five-wicket haul in ODI cricket. This victory marked India's fourth-largest win in terms of runs against any team in ODIs.
India will aim to carry this momentum into their next Super Four game against Sri Lanka, scheduled for September 12th in Colombo.
Following the India vs. Pakistan game, the list of leading run-scorers in the Asia Cup 2023 remains unchanged. Despite impressive centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, as well as half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, the top run-scorers remain the same.
Bangladeshi top-order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto continues to hold the top position with 193 runs in 2 innings. However, it's worth noting that Najmul Hossain Shanto has missed two consecutive games in the Super Four round due to a hamstring injury.
Pakistan's skipper, Babar Azam, occupies the second spot on the list with 178 runs in 3 innings. Sri Lanka's Sadeera Samarwickrama, who played a remarkable innings of 93 runs against Bangladesh, has moved up to become the third leading run-scorer in the tournament with 150 runs in 3 innings. Kusal Mendis follows closely in fourth place with 147 runs, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz is fifth in the table with 145 runs.
Top 5 leading runs-scorer in the Asia Cup 2023
1. Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh) – 193 Runs
2. Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 178 Runs
3. Sadeera Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka) – 150 Runs
4. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 147 Runs
5. Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh) – 145 Runs
Top 5 leading wicket-takers in the Asia Cup 2023
1. Haris Rauf (Pakistan) – 9 Wickets
2. Taskin Ahmed (Bangladesh) – 9 Wickets
3. Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka) – 8 Wickets
4. Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) – 8 Wickets
5. Shoriful Islam (Bangladesh) – 7 Wickets
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