New Delhi: The high-voltage clash between Team India and Pakistan in Sri Lanka stadium was to set the pulses racing with both teams giving each other a run for their money.
However, Asia Cup’s most-anticipated match started on a very poor note for Men in Blue. India lost three quick wickets, and its top order already looks ruined.
While cricket fans witness the high-decibel environment in Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, some amusing footage has emerged on social media.
Kohli’s early departure sent the Pakistani fans into frantic celebration as they started dancing & cheering in the stadium. One such video shows Pakistani fans getting into a jovial celebration, after two quick departures – Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli.
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Rohit Sharma scored 11 runs, while Virat Kohli lost his wicket at four runs. Shreyas Iyer getting out soon, did the damage further.
The top order of Team India was sent packing even before the team could post 50 runs on the scoreboard.
रोहित शर्मा 11 रन की धुँआदार पारी खेलने के बाद। 👑#PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/WgLqlbH0Xw
— Delhi Se Hoon BC (@delhichatter) September 2, 2023
Shreyas Iyer’s bat broken
Another shocking footage that amused & startled the cricket fans was the breaking of Shreyas Iyer’s bat.
Iyer’s bat got broken due to a fast delivery from the Pakistani pacer.
Shreyas Iyer’s bat broken on Haris Rauf’s delivery. pic.twitter.com/CWs68vOGgC
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 2, 2023
Shreyas Iyer’s bat broken on Haris Rauf’s delivery.#AsiaCup2023 #PakvsInd pic.twitter.com/lkdgJjKKSL
— Zawar Hassan Raza🇵🇰 (@Zawar_Ahlybait) September 2, 2023
Pictures of Iyer’s broken bat surfaced on social media, leaving fans with multiple interpretations.
