The stage is set & the players are geared up as the much anticipated India vs. Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2023 is just two days away. Notably, it will be India’s campaign opening clash & they couldn’t think of a better start by registering a win over arch-rivals. The primary focus of the Indian team will be winning the Asia Cup 2023 & adding one more trophy to their kitty. But in the process, there are many individual milestones that the players will aim to achieve. Their process of achieving the individual milestones will begin right from the famous IND vs. PAK clash. The Indian team has six league stage fixtures along with finals to complete their desirable individual milestones. If Indian players manage to reach their respective milestones in the IND vs PAK fixture in Asia Cup 2023 then it will add more power & dimension to India’s journey in the Asia Cup 2023.
Milestones Indian Players Will reach in IND vs. PAK clash in Asia Cup 2023
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Rohit Sharma’s Elite 10,000 ODI Run Record
Rohit Sharma who will lead India second time in the marquee Asia Cup 2023 will aim to add more accolades to his kitty. As the leader of the Indian clan, Rohit will aim to play from the fore-front amassing crucial runs in the Asia Cup 2023 fixtures. The ‘Hitman’ of the Indian Cricket team is just 163 runs away from achieving the 10,000 ODI runs mark. Scoring 745 runs in the Asia Cup tournament at an average of 46.56 with six fifties & one ton in his kitty, Rohit is surely a force to be reckoned with. His ODI stats too speak volumes about his prowess. The prolific batter has amassed 9837 runs at a stunning average of 48.69 with 30 tons & 48 fifties in his kitty. Fans will be waiting to see Rohit hit his 10,000th ODI run during the IND vs. PAK Asia Cup 2023 clash & become the sixth Indian to reach the landmark.
2. Virat Kohli’s desirable 13,000 ODI run mark
When Indian players who will reach significant milestones during the IND vs. PAK Asia Cup 2023 clash are talked about Virat Kohli hits the list. The run machine of World Cricket is on the verge of breaching two glorious milestones in the ODI format. Virat Kohli just needs 102 runs to recah the 13,000 ODI runs mark. If Virat breaches the mark in the IND vs. PAK Asia Cup 2023 clash then he will become the second Indian to achieve the glorious feat.
Virat is chasing Sachin’s 34,357 International runs record & every single milestone achieved by the prolific player increases Viratians’ hope of seeing their idol become the highest run-scorer in International Cricket. Currently, Virat has 25,852 runs in his kitty & he is just 418 runs away from completing 26,000 International runs. The star cricketer will try to breach the 26,000 runs mark during the Asia Cup 2023 & move one step closer to chasing Tendulkar’s record. Virat has amassed 25,582 runs in just 501 ODIs at an enticing average of 53.63 with 76 tons & 131 fifties.
3) Shubman Gill to breach 2000 ODI runs & 3000 International Runs
Shubman Gill has taken the world by storm by making huge strides in the ODI format during the years 2022 & 2023. And now the prolific youngster will try to achieve two major milestones in his ODI career during the Asia Cup 2023. Shubman is just 563 runs away from reaching the 2,000 ODI runs mark. He currently bags 1437 ODI runs at an average of 62.47 with six fifties & 4 hundreds. He will put his every effort to breach the 2,000 ODI runs mark in the marquee event & enter the elite club list. Shubman is among the Indian Players who will begin the journey to reach crucial milestones in the IND vs. PAK fixture in Asia Cup 2023.
Shubman Gill is also in the race to complete the 3000 Internation run-mark. Currently, Shubman bags 2,707 runs in 56 fixtures at an average of 42.96 with seven tons & 11 fifties from 71 innings. His best score is 208 runs against New Zealand. Shubman will try his best to reach two major milestones of his career during the Asia Cup 2023 & make this cricketing extravaganza memorable for his fans
4) Shreyas Iyer’s 2000 ODI runs mark
India’s problem of a consistent batter at No. 4 seems to be solved with the return of their middle-order specialist batter Shreyas Iyer. The prolific player who was out of action for several months due to an injury has completed his rehabilitation & is back in action. He is India’s more reliable player at No. 4 & his comeback is a major relief for the team. Shreyas possess exceptional abilities to tackle spin attack. Currently, Shreyas has 1,631 runs scored in 42 ODIs at an average of 46.60 with two tons & 14 fifties in 38 innings. He is just 369 runs away from achieving the crucial 2000 ODI runs mark.
Along with helping the Indian team to win the Asia Cup 2203 trophy, he will also try to accomplish his individual milestone. Shreyas will begin his hunt of completing 2,000 ODI runs right from the IND vs. PAK Asia Cup clash & will try his best to get the better of arch-rivals in the much-awaited clash.
5) 2 Crucial milestones for KL Rahul- 2,000 ODI runs & 7000 International Runs
India’s designated wicket-keeper & obvious choice at No. 5, KL Rahul is on the cusp of achieving two crucial milestones in Asia Cup 2023. For the unversed, KL will miss the initial few fixtures due to a niggle, but he will have four games in hand to complete his 2,000 ODI runs mark. He currently bags 1,986 runs in 54 fixtures at an average of 45.13 with five tons & 13 fifties & a best score of 112. KL Rahul is eyeing another major milestone in his career.
Rahul is just 107 runs away from completing the 7,000 International runs mark. In 173 fixtures he has amassed 6,893 runs at an average of 37.66 with 14 tons & 48 fifties in 201 innings & a best score of 199. Even after missing two league stage fixtures, Rahul has four games in his hand (If India plays the final or three Super Four games) to complete both milestones. Whether Rahul recovers fully from a niggle & joins Indian players who will reach crucial milestones in the Asia Cup 2023 is what will be known only after the 2nd of September.
6) Ravindra Jadeja 6000 International runs mark
India’s top all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja is breathing fire with both bat & ball. The prolific player is on the list of Indian Players who will reach crucial milestones during the IND vs. PAK clash in Asia Cup 2023. Jadeja needs just 179 runs to breach the 6000 International runs mark. He currently bags 5,821 runs in 308 matches & 253 innings at an average of 33.45 with three tons & 32 fifties in his kitty. The spin all-rounder who has created a permanent place for himself in India’s lineup will try to achieve the 6000 Intenrtaional runs landmark during the IND vs PAK fixture of Asia Cup 2023.
7) Axar Patel (Breaching 150 International Wickets)
India’s ace spin all-rounder, Axar Patel is on the verge of breaching the 150 Intenrational wickets mark during the marquee event. He currently boasts 147 international wickets in 109 matches & is just three wickets away from achieving the desirable landmark. Axar Patel will try to grab those three wickets during the IND vs. PAK fixture & join the list of Indian Players to reach crucial milestones in IND vs. PAK Asia Cup 2023. Out of 147 wickets, he has sclaped 50 wickets in 12 Tests, 58 wickets in 52 ODis & 39 wickets in 45 t20Is. Just three wickets more & spin all-rounder will join the list of bowlers with 150 wickets in their kitty.
8) Kuldeep Yadav reaching 150 ODI & 250 International Wickets
The wrist spinner, Kuldeep Yadav who has been picked ahead of Yuzvendra Chahal in India’s Asia Cup 2023 Squad is on the verge of achieving two major accolades. The prolific spinner is just nine wickets away from completing 150 ODI wickets with 141 oDI wickets scalped in 84 fixtures. He will try to achieve this desirable landmark during the Asia Cup 2023.
Notably, Kuldeep is also on the line of completing 250 intenrational wickets as currently, he possesses 227 wickets in 124 fixtures. If Kuldeep manages to scalp 23 more wickets then he will complete the 250 international wicket mark. Kuldeep will try his best to achieve two important milestones of his career right from the IND vs. PAK fixture of Asia Cup 2023.
These are the eight top Indian players who will reach major milestones during the IND vs. PAK fixture in Asia Cup 2023. Some will recah their desirable landmarks right in the much anticipated India vs Pakistan fixture while some will try to recah their landmarks until the conclusion fo marquee event.
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