Asia Cup: Rahul, Kohli tons help India post 356/2 against Pakistan in a rain-interrupted match

India posted 356/2 on board in their first innings against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Monday. What was considered the most lethal attack of Pakistan looked somewhat out of sorts against the impressive battling line-up of India, as both Virat Kohli (122) and K L Rahul (111) struck unbeaten centuries to steer India to a commanding 356 for two against Pakistan in a Super 4 match of the Asia Cup.

Kohli and Rahul shared an unbeaten 233-run stand off 194 balls after India started the reserve day on 147 for two.

It was India's joint highest total against Pakistan in ODIs.


India's openers, captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, showed positive intent yesterday from the very start against the new ball and got fifties. Then rain interrupted the match, and action moved to a reserve day as KL Rahul and Kohli continued India's charge after being cautious at the start of their innings and took Pakistan's bowlers to cleaners.

Part time spinner Iftikhar Ahmed leaked 52 runs in 5.4 overs and was the most expensive bowler for Pakistan.

Brief Scores:
India: 356 for 2 in 50 overs (Virat Kohli 122 not, K L Rahul 111 not out; S Khan 1/71).