Virat Kohli and Kl Rahul puts up the show agianst Pakistan scoring centuries, Pakistan needs 357.

Virat Kohli played a crucial role in India’s remarkable performance, ending the inning with two fours and a six off consecutive balls, propelling India beyond the 350-run mark. Kohli, along with KL Rahul, demonstrated remarkable resilience on the reserve day, never getting dismissed. Kohli concluded his innings with an impressive 122 runs off 94 balls, while Rahul remained unbeaten with an outstanding 111 off 106 balls. Their unbeaten partnership amassed a formidable 233 runs off just 194 balls. In the process, Kohli achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fastest player to reach 13,000 ODI runs.

Meanwhile, KL Rahul’s century was a testament to his importance in India’s ODI cricket, especially after returning from a lengthy period on the sidelines due to injury. On a prior Sunday, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma displayed exceptional form as they tackled Pakistan’s pace attack confidently during the first 20 overs. Gill reached his half-century in just 37 balls, while Rohit achieved his milestone in 42 balls, including a six.

Despite their strong start, Pakistan’s Shadab and Afridi managed to dismiss Rohit and Gill in consecutive games. This shift in momentum brought Kohli and Rahul to the crease. Unfortunately, their partnership had just started to build, reaching 24 runs off 38 balls for the third wicket, when heavy rain abruptly interrupted the game. The forecast had predicted rain for the day, and although the weather had been sunny earlier, once the rain began, it persisted without respite.