NEW DELHI: A spell of heavy rain stopped play in the marquee Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday.
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India reached 147 for two in 24.1 overs when rain hit the Premadasa Stadium.
Virat Kohli (8*) and KL Rahul (17*) were in the middle for India after openers Rohit Sharma (56) and Shubman Gill (58) struck dazzling half-centuries.
India's Asia Cup opener against Pakistan was called off due to rain.
The tournament organisers have added a reserve day for this high-profile clash. If the match can't be completed today, it will resume tomorrow.
The weather has been a subject of intense debate through the Sri Lanka leg of Asia Cup. Rain is expected in the Sri Lankan capital throughout the tournament.
(With inputs from PTI)
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