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submission. Babar Azam-led team’s chase ended at 128 for 8 as Kuldeep Yadav (5/25) scythed through them.
Along with Rahul, Kohli amassed 233 runs for the unbeaten third wicket stand – the highest ODI partnership for India against Pakistan. En route to his 77th international century, Kohli also added some personal milestones to an already long list, becoming the fastest batsman to 13000 ODI runs and scoring his fourth ton in as many innings at the R Premadasa Stadium.
As India face Sri Lanka, they would look to seek revenge for their last year’s Asia Cup loss which knocked the men in blue out of the tournament, which was played in T20 format. But facing the Lankans will be challenging as the co-hosts are now only the second team after India to be defeated.
Dasun Shanaka’s Sri Lanka, who won the last edition of the Asia Cup — played in the T20 format — began their Super Four with a win over Bangladesh on Saturday. Another victory would improve their chances of making the final on September 17.
“With a team like India, you never know, but obviously they are playing three days in a row,” assistant coach Naveed Nawaz told reporters. “We have got a bit of a break since the last game, so the boys are fresh for tomorrow. That can be good for us.”
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