The third match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 campaign is presently being played at Pallekele between India and Pakistan. Before the toss, the sky was cloudy, and rain showers were expected frequently while the game was still going on. Wasim Akram and Sanjay Manjrekar suggested that the team that wins the toss could choose to bowl first in order to take advantage of the favorable circumstances. The chasing team also benefits if DLS is in effect and moisture is a factor.
But when Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first, he astounded the experts. He exuded a strong sense of confidence in his choice. He acknowledged that batting first might be difficult due to the cloudy weather, but he was up for the challenge.
“We’ll take the opening pitch. Although there is some weather in the area, it is difficult to focus on it. After winning the toss, the Indian captain declared, “Gotta play good cricket; you need to embrace the challenge, embrace the situation.” Fascinatingly, Babar Azam also stated that if he had won the toss, he preferred to bat first.
Wasim Akram was confused by Rohit’s choice since he thought the Men in Green could find it simpler to chase down a total given that dew is anticipated to play a role.
“A top-notch and distinctive pitch. On this surface, a talented batsman can also hit a century and fast bowlers will be able to get some seam and turn. When giving the pitch report before the toss, Sanjay Manjrekar on Star Sports stated that with DLS in the picture, the captain winning the toss would want to bowl first.
Shaheen Afridi sends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back to the hut.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of India’s most seasoned hitters, were both bowled by Pakistan’s talismanic pacer Shaheen Afridi, demonstrating his skill with the new ball. Before an inswinger slipped past the senior batter’s defense, Shaheen bowled a few deliveries that left Rohit undefended. Virat didn’t stay in the middle for too long either, until he sliced one onto the stumps.
After recovering from a back injury, Shreyas Iyer attempted to play with some purpose, but his innings ended when he dragged a Haris Rauf delivery straight to Fakhar Zaman at mid-wicket. After ten overs, India managed to reach a score of 48/3.
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