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'Ye tournament khelne ka kya matlab hai' - Fans react to DLS revised target for Pakistan if India doesn't bat again in Super 4s match

Here are the details of revised DLS targets for Pakistan in the IND vs PAK game in Asia Cup 2023. Here's the full scenario.

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Pakistan's DLS targets

Pakistan's DLS targets (Source: Twitter)

Once again, the India vs. Pakistan clash in the 2023 Asia Cup, held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, September 10, was marred by rain. India was put in to bat first, and they had reached a score of 147/2 after 24.1 overs when the heavens opened up, forcing an interruption in India's innings.

The persistent rain in Colombo triggered the activation of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to determine a result on the same day and avoid the need for a reserve day on Monday, September 11. In this scenario, Pakistan would be handed a target of 181 runs to chase down within 20 overs. Should the match be reduced to a 21-over game, the target would increase to 187; for a 22-over game, it would be 194; for a 23-over game, 200; and in the case of a 24-over match, Pakistan would need to chase down 206 runs.

The rain interruption added an element of uncertainty and excitement to this much-anticipated encounter, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as they awaited a thrilling resumption of play under the DLS method's adjusted conditions. Let us look at how Twitter has reacted to this interruption from Asia Cup;

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill got India to a terrific start

Captain Babar Azam's decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved to be a misstep. The opening partnership of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill got off to a flying start, particularly targeting bowlers like Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah.

The duo put together a terrific 121-run partnership, establishing a strong platform for their team. Rohit Sharma contributed 56 runs from 49 balls, showcasing six well-placed fours and four gigantic sixes in his impressive innings. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill played a stellar knock of 58 runs off 52 balls, featuring an impressive tally of 10 expertly placed boundaries. This opening partnership set the tone for India's innings and put Pakistan on the back foot early in the match. Notably, Shaheen and Shadab Khan helped Pakistan make a comeback with two quick wickets prior to the rain break.

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