If the overs are reduced, it will make it harder for Pakistan; they will have a significantly larger target in 20 overs.

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India vs Pakistan: Due to rain, once again the game has been stopped in the Super-4 match between India and Pakistan. Pakistan had scored 44 runs in 11 overs while chasing a target of 357 runs.

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Once again, the match between India and Pakistan in the Super-4 of the Asia Cup 2023 was interrupted due to rain. At the time when Pakistan’s team stopped playing, they had scored 44 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 11 overs. In such a scenario, if there is an over reduction, Pakistan could have a target of at least 200 runs in 20 overs as per the Duckworth-Lewis rule.

If Pakistan gets a chance to play 22 overs, they would need to score 226 runs to win. Whereas, if they get to play 24 overs, the target would be 230, and if they get 26 overs, the target would be 244 runs as per the DL rule. It should be noted that the Indian team, batting first in this match, scored 356 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 50 overs.

When Pakistan’s team came out to chase this massive target, their start was not good. They lost their first wicket in the form of Imam-ul-Haq at a score of 17. After that, at a score of 43, they suffered their second blow when captain Babar Azam was bowled by Hardik Pandya with a splendid inswinging delivery.

Virat and Rahul’s centuries shine for the Indian team

In this match, the Indian team witnessed a splendid century partnership with the bats of Virat Kohli and Lokesh Rahul for the third wicket. They shared an unbeaten partnership of 233 runs. Kohli, in this match, not only scored his 47th century in his One Day International career but also crossed the milestone of 13,000 runs. On the other hand, KL Rahul, who is making a comeback to international cricket after a long time, also answered everyone with his bat by scoring his sixth century in his ODI career.