India beat Pakistan by big margin in Asia Cup

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India defeated Pakistan by 228 runs of their Asia Cup Super 4 match in Colombo on Monday.

The recreation, which began on Sunday was moved to the reserve day on account of rain.

Kuldeep Yadav registered a five-wicket haul whereas Virat Kohli and KL Rahul smashed unbeaten centuries to arrange the win for India.

After resuming play on the rating of 147-2 in 24.1 overs on Monday, Kohli scored 122 not out and Rahul struck an unbeaten 111 to steer India to an imposing whole of 356-2.

In reply, Pakistan ended play on 128 in 32 overs with Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf each absent by harm.

Kuldeep (5-25) ripped by Pakistan’s lineup following a short rain interruption after Jasprit Bumrah eliminated Imam-ul-Haq and Hardik Pandya  dismissed skipper Babar Azam.

India, whose group assembly with Pakistan in Pallekele this month was deserted on account of rain, tackle Sri Lanka on Tuesday.