India registered a thumping victory by 228 runs against Pakistan yesterday in the Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. This is the biggest victory for India against Pakistan in ODIs. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul scored centuries and remained unbeaten till the end. However, both of them played for more than 25 overs yesterday and ran hard between the wickets, which could force India to make two changes in their playing 11 today against Sri Lanka.
“I was going to ask you to keep the interview short, I’m very tired. I’m always prepared to help the team in different ways. Today, KL got a great start and my job was just to rotate strike. I take a lot of pride on trying to push for easy runs, pushing for a double is as easy as they come. (On the reverse ramp boundary) Because I crossed the 100, there was a bit of respect for that shot. I don’t play shots like that and I looked very bad playing it. Me and KL are both conventional cricketers, we don’t try fancy stuff but we can get a lot of purchase through good cricket shots. Great partnership and good signs for Indian cricket. Very happy for him to come back to ODI cricket in that manner. (On playing again tomorrow) I was pushing for those runs and happy for it, but I was thinking I need to play at 3 pm tomorrow,” Kohli said while accepting the player of the match award.
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Kohli is tired, and KL Rahul has just returned after an injury, and that’s why India could be forced to let them relax and sit out the match against Sri Lanka. This could open up the places for Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer in the playing 11 today. However, nothing is confirmed as of now. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid may stick with Kohli and Rahul in today’s match as well by telling them to grind it out against Sri Lanka.
The India vs Sri Lanka match will take place at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo where India faced Pakistan. The match will begin at 3 PM sharp and will be available to watch for free on Disney+ Hotstar.