Asia Cup 2023: On Saturday, September 2, the high-voltage match between India and Pakistan was called off due to severe rain at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. During the dramatic event, the stadium DJ played the ‘Ram Siya Ram’ song, which drove social media into a frenzy.
Despite weather delays at times, viewers were able to see the entire first inning as the Men in Blue scored a modest total of 266 runs. This was made possible by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya’s disciplined outing following the early wicket collapse that reduced the side to 66/4. While Ishan scored 82 off 81 balls, Hardik scored 87 off 90 balls, and the two collaborated for a 138-run stand to help revitalise India’s innings.
During the match, though, one strange incident drew a lot of attention from fans on social media. The stadium DJ played ‘Ram Siya Ram,’ a song from the Indian film ‘Adipurush,’ during the 34th over of the innings.
IND vs Pak Asia Cup 2023:
— Alter EGO | Sanju (@me_sanjureddy) September 3, 2023
In terms of the contest, skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggled to get going, being dismissed by speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi for 11 and 4, respectively. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill did not appear to be in his element, facing 32 balls and scoring only 10 runs.
Shreyas Iyer hit two boundaries quickly but could not stay on the crease for long, departing with a score of 14 from nine balls. Shaheen, on the other hand, claimed a four-wicket haul, while Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf each took three wickets.
Pakistan confirmed their place in the Super Four after both teams shared a point owing to a no result. Team India, on the other hand, will face Nepal on Monday, September 4, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, and will need to win to advance.
For the unversed, the 2023 Asia Cup will be the 16th edition of the Asia Cup, with matches being played as One Day Internationals, and will be hosted by Pakistan. Six teams are competing in the competition. It is slated to take place from August 30 to September 17, 2023. The reigning champions are Sri Lanka.
So, this was all about the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. Also read, Spotted: Ganguly at Arsenal vs Manchester United in London.
