Match officially called off, Pakistan makes it to Super Four

The match officials have called the game off after a long break. After India's 266, the second innings could not begin due to constant rain.

One point each will be distributed to India and Pakistan. However, since Pakistan won their first game against Nepal, they are through to the Super Four group.

Covers still on at Kandy

The rain clouds seem to have been hovering over Pallekele for a long time. The slashing of overs saga has already come under play, and as per reports, the final cut-off time for a 20-over game is 10.27 p.m. IST, with the DLS method under play.

(According to reports)

Targets for Pakistan as per DLS-method

40 overs - 239

30 overs - 203

20 overs - 155

Rain delays start of the 2nd innings

Showers at Kandy have played spoilsport once again as the covers come on. As per reports, the rainfall doesn't seem to be halting anytime soon.

Innings end, India bowled out for 266

The Indian side, with a deep batting line-up, manages a total of 266 in this Asia Cup tie against Pakistan. The headliners were Kishan and Hardik with their 138-run fifth wicket partnership. Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi bags four wickets, while Naseem and Haris get three wickets each.

Pakistan requires 267 runs in 50 overs at 5.34 runs per over.

After 44.1 overs, India lose quick 3 wickets

India lose their sixth, seventh, and eight wickets in quick succession as Hardik Pandya walks to the pavilion after scoring a mighty 87 (90), Jadeja at 14 (22) and Shardul Tahkur at 3 (3). Shaheen gets the two 'premium' batters caught out, while Naseem gets his first wicket of the day by departing Shardul. India at 242-8.

At 37.3 overs, India lose Kishan's wicket

A scorching fast bouncer from Haris Rauf was too much for Kishan to handle, whose brilliant knock of 82 (81) in a pressure situation came to an end after he was caught out. India at 204/5.

Ravindra Jadeja comes out to bat at No 7 for India.

After 36.4 overs

India bring up their 200 with both their No 5 and 6 at crease and looking in a sound touch with Kishan at 80 (79) and Hardik at 64(72).

At 34 overs

After Kishan, Hardik Pandya crosses past his 50-run mark, the all-rounder's 11th in one-day internationals. India is currently at 178/4. The partnership built up to 112 (120).

Overs 30.1 

India crosses the 150 mark after being 66/4

With the help of a steady partnership of 85(96) between Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan, India is now at 150/4, after an early scare.

28.2 overs bowled

Ishan Kishan scores a half century off 54 balls, playing his first match against Pakistan. Kishan's 50 has surely helped India, who lost their wickets earlier in the innings. Hardik Pandya is playing at 36 off 47 balls.

25 overs completed

India stabilises the innings at the halfway mark after losing early wickets. After 25 overs, India's score 127-4, with Hardik Pandya at 30(34) and Ishan Kishan at 43(46).

20 overs bowled, India crosses 100

Not slowing down by the wickets falling frequently, India crossed 100-run mark as Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan rebuild the innings after being in a tricky situation. Hardik Pandya has scored 16 runs from 15 balls, while Ishan is at 32 from 35 balls.

Overs 14.1, Rauf removes Gill

India's troubles just got deeper as Haris Rauf gets tentative Shubman Gill at personal score of just 10. Gill never looked confident with his stay at the crease, eventually giving his wicket away to Rauf, the latter's second wicket for the innings.

India's score 71/4 at 14.4 overs.

Updated at 5.05 p.m.

End of over 13

The play resumes after the second rain-break of the day. Ishan Kishan has scored 12 off 14, whereas Gill stands on 8 off 26 balls. India's score 63/3, as spin is introduced for the first time by Pakistan.

Updated at 4.47 p.m.

The rain stops the play again

As India was struggling at 51/3 in 11.2 overs, the rain came down once again, playing a spoilsport for Pakistan who were on a roll. The umpires discussed for a while and called for the covers, halting the play.

Updated at 4.33 p.m.

India crosses the 50 run mark

After 11 overs, India has now crossed the 50 run mark losing of 3 wickets in the process.

Ishan Kishan has scored 1, while Shubman gill has scored 6 runs. India 51/3 after 10 overs.

Updated on 4.20 p.m.

India loses Shreyas Iyer, Haris Rauf takes his first

After Sharma and Kohli, India has lost Shreyas Iyer, who is making a comeback to the ODI side. For the time he was in, Iyer looked set, and played some assuring shots, before getting out to a short delivery from Rauf.

India stands at 48/3 at the end of 10 overs, with the last wicket being Shreyas Iyer 14(9).

Updated on 4.10 p.m.

Virat Kohli gets out early

After playing a cracking cover drive, Virat Kohli plays on, giving another wicket to Shaheen Afridi.

After 6.3 overs, India stands at 27/2, with Virat Kohli getting out for 4 off 7 deliveries.

Updated on 4 p.m.

Rohit Sharma departs, Shaheen Afridi gets his first

The rain break worked wonders for Pakistan, as Afridi's incoming rock took Rohit Sharma's stumps out, with the batter at his personal score of 11. 

India after 5 overs stand at 15/1, last wicket Rohit Sharma 11(22)

Updated on 3.25 p.m

Rain stops play just after four overs

The rain came down heavy during the fifth over, just as players were getting their eyes in. The covers are on, and the drizzle is still on. 

Scores at the halt: India 15/0 in 4.2 overs. Rohit Sharma has made 11 runs in 18 balls, whereas Shubman Gill is still looking to open his account.

Updated on 2.45 p.m.

India wins the toss, chose to bat

The rain gods were testing the patience of the fans, however, the toss was possible at the decided time. Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian Cricket Team, won the crucial toss, deciding to bat first. "We are going with three pacers, and two spinners, with Hardik Pandya also an option," he said at the toss.

Pakistan, on the other hand, is playing the same team they played against Nepal in their opening match for the Asia Cup.

Playing XIs for India and Pakistan

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan(w), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

This is an ongoing story. Stay tuned for the updates.

Read the preview to the match here: Ind vs Pak in Asia Cup: The arch rivals meet before the WC clash amidst rain threat

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