IND vs PAK: Virat and Rohit give standing ovation to Ishan Kishan as he scores superb 50

India and Pakistan are currently locking horns against each other in the Asia Cup 2023 match in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. India won the toss and elected to bat first. Pakistan struck early by taking four crucial wickets in the powerplay. Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya then forged a much-needed partnership in the middle to steady India's boat. Ishan Kishan managed to reach his half-century off just 55 balls. Hardik, on the other hand, also smashed his fifty off 62 balls. 

3 things you need to know

• India are playing their first match of Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan
• India lost four early wickets to give Pakistan an edge in the game
• Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya rescued India with a brilliant partnership

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Virat and Rohit give a standing ovation to Ishan

Ishan Kishan received a standing ovation from his teammates after he smashed his fourth consecutive ODI half-century for India. Ishan Kishan's fifty came at a crucial stage when India needed a partnership from their batters. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were seen giving a standing ovation to Ishan after he reached the milestone. This is Ishan's seventh half-century in the 50-over format for India. Note, the 25-year-old also has one ODI double hundred to his name. 

Regarding the match, India lost four crucial wickets in the powerplay as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill departed early. Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up two wickets, while Haris Rauf chipped in with two of his own. Afridi removed Rohit and Kohli after coming back from the rain break. Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya are presently building a crucial partnership in the middle. India have crossed the 20-run mark already in 36 overs. 

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