India vs Pakistan, 9th Match, Super Four at Colombo, Asia Cup, Sep 10 2023 - Match Result

That's all from us. Thank you for joining us for this big fixture that ended up being a one-sided affair. India with the two points, and they come back again tomorrow to face Sri Lanka. Pakistan have now slid to third on the points table. See you tomorrow again for more Asia Cup action. Thank you all.

Virat Kohli is the POTM for his 77th international century. He says, "I always prepared my game in a way I can help the team. Today was a classic example of you don't get off to a good start... KL started better, I was trying to bring him on strike and playing second fiddle. And yes, then after that I stepped up where I could. I take a lot of pride in fitness. Pushing for doubles are easy runs, compared to a big shot. It has paid off before, hope to continue in the same way. (Partnership... was classical.) Both KL and myself are both conventional players. And when you have him batting the way he was and me playing, its tough to break these partnerships because we don't play fancy shots. We didn't think about the partnership too much, the idea was to 'keep batting.' It is one of the memorable partnerships we've had and for Indian cricket as well. He hit form for us straightaway, good for us. (Another game in a few hours) Its the first time I have done anything like this in 15 years of cricket. Luckily we are Test players, so we know how to come back the next day and play. Recovery is crucial. It was humid out there today. I am 35 in November, so I need to take care of my recovery. A big shoutout to the groundstaff from my side."

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Rohit Sharma, winning captain: "We wanted to walk out to the park and have some game time. Many of the guys didn't have game time. This wouldn't have been possible if for the groundsman. I know how tough it is to do it yesterday and then again today. Big thanks to the groundstaff. It's not easy. We've seen them. There are so many people around the ground who wanted to make sure the game happened. (Big batting numbers today) It was a fantastic batting performance, right from yesterday. When we started, we knew the wicket was good. With interruptions you have to adjust, but with two experienced batters in the middle, we knew they'd get their eye in and then terrific effort from both. (Bowling - Kuldeep, Bumrah...) Bumrah looked good. We all saw that. wung the ball both ways. Really worked hard for the past 8-15 months. I know how hard it is who goes through that kind of injury. Bumrah is only 27. For him to come back... the way he bowled, he's shown what Bumrah is all about. Good to see him in that rhythm. (Boxes ticked?) Looking at how we batted, there were lot of positives. And then Virat and KL obviously. We know it was a typical Kohli innings, brilliantly paced. Very happy for KL... last minute change. Not easy coming from injury. Five minutes before the toss we had to tell him to play... not easy to come out in those circumstances."

11.05pm But India's victory, of course, was set up by the batters. The base was set up after half-centuries from Rohit and Gill, and then, the centuries from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli was the icing on the cake. Their domination of the Pakistan bowlers (who did miss Haris' services) has, in some way, given some relief to fans of Indian cricket.

11pm This is now India's highest margin of win for India against Pakistan (by runs). To sum up Pakistan's innings, three of the nine batters went past 20 but nobody could get that big score which they needed to chase a total of this size. India would be very pleased that Hardik, Shardul and Kuldeep impressed in their respective spells.

Losing captain Babar Azam: (Where did you lose the game?) Weather not in our hands - but both bowling and batting. (How Rohit and Shubman attacked Pakistan's main bowlers) They had a plan for our bowlers. And then KL and Virat followed up and finished very well. (Pakistan fans, disappointed, maybe in the run chase. Never in the hunt.) Jasprit and Siraj bowled very well in first ten overs swinging both ways. Yes we lost back to back wickets, couldn't build partnerships."

10.55pm GAME OVER. Haris Rauf won't bat, neither will Naseem Shah, so India complete a mammoth 228-run win. We had the toss at 2.30pm local yesterday and finished at 10.55pm today.

Kuldeep: "Better rhythm from last one year. Enjoying it, with the consistency. (Wicket-taking deliveries) Its good to pick five wickets. Whenever I got four wickets, I never thought about picking the fifth one. Because at the moment all I am thinking about is bowling a good length. Whenever you get a five-for, it is really amazing. (Plan) I have plan ready against top sides. You have to be prepared. I've played against them in 2019, I know most of the guys, how they play spin. Just focusing on my variation. I'm just working on my length and focused on bowling wicket to wicket. Whenever I am playing against a good spin side, they try to sweep and reverse sweep, that's when you're in with a chance to take wickets."

Nick: "Very pleased to see Kuldeep find his rhythm again and bowl beautifully this year. Always bowled with a big heart. He will be a weapon in this year's WC"

Thakur has been brought back into the attack

KANNI: "@Naga Thats the reason they are taking wickets quickly"

Afridi

Naga: "It is very tough day for Indian batters and bowlers. They may leave to hotel at night and get ready to match before 3 pm. Very huge challenge for both mind and body. "