Colombo, Sep 11: Star batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul recorded the highest partnership in the Asia Cup history during India’s clash against arch-rival Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday.
The duo achieved the landmark in a Super Four clash.
Rahul and Kohli slaughtered Pakistan bowlers as they stitched up an unbeaten 233-run partnership in 194 deliveries.
The duo surpassed Pakistan’s Nasir Jamshed and Mohammad Hafeez, who held the record with their 224-run partnership against India in 2012.
Sachin praises Kohli, Rahul for record partnernship
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar praised Kohli and Rahul for recording the highest partnership on Monday.
“Congratulations to Virat and KL for their 100s. One big positive sign for #TeamIndia is that all our top 6 batters – Rohit, Shubman, Virat, KL, Ishan and Hardik have scored runs at various stages in the 2 matches. Well played! Keep it up,” said Tendulkar on X formerly known as Twitter.
The Indian pair got off to a slow start before launching their assault. They helped India post a challenging 356/2 against Babar Azam-led Pakistan.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s half-centuries laid the foundation for India, while Kohli and Rahul added the icing on the cake as Kohli finished the innings in style with a maximum. (ANI)
