IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul make colossal records with epic knocks vs Pakistan

IND vs PAK 2023: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been at their dominant best as they tamed Pakistan in Colombo. In a rain-hit match that spilled to the reserve day, Kohli and Rahul stunned the opposition as they scored their respective centuries. Courtesy of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul's unbeaten 233 runs partnership, India registered their highest ever ODI total against Pakistan.

3 things you need to know:

• India and Pakistan are taking on each other in the Super 4s stage of Asia Cup 2023
• KL Rahul scored an ODI ton after 898 days
• India will play their World Cup game against Pakistan on October 14, 2023

List of records scored in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 game

• Virat Kohli completed fastest 13000 runs in ODI cricket
• Virat Kohli's 4th consecutive century at a venue in ODIs (joint highest for any batter)
• 356/2 is India's highest ODI score against Pakistan
• With an unbeaten 233 runs partnership, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul registered highest partnership in ODI Asia Cup
• With 4 centuries in Asia Cup, Virat Kohli is now the joint highest century scorer with Kumar Sangakkara

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IND vs PAK: An age-old rivalry hit by Colombo rains

(KL Rahul and Virat Kohli spring towards the Indian dressing room after rain plays spoilsport / Image: AP)

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It is almost fascinating how the legend of the India vs. Pakistan rivalry has grown over the years and has been passed on to generations. This rivalry was reignited when India pulled a memorable victory against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup that was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This time around it was different. Unfortunately for India and Pakistan, their group-stage match of Asia Cup 2023 was called off due to rain. When they returned to the Super 4s stage to take on each other, it was again the rains that played a spoilsport. When India returned to bat against Pakistan on the second day, both Virat Kohli and KL Rahul brought their best to the table and registered the highest partnership in the history of the ODI Asia Cup.

Virat Kohli registers his new career milestone

(Virat Kohli celebrates hi 47th ODI ton / Image: AP)

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Virat Kohli, one of the greats of the game with 13024 ODI runs is now the fifth-highest run-getter in ODI cricket. In the process, the modern-day great went past Sachin Tendulkar and registered the career milestone in 267 innings.