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Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. (Photo Source: Twitter)
Sachin Tendulkar, the cricketing legend, took to Twitter to express his admiration for India’s outstanding performance in the Asia Cup 2023 match against arch-rivals Pakistan. In a tweet that resonated with fans and fellow cricketers alike, Tendulkar extended his congratulations to Virat Kohli and KL Rahul for their centuries, recognizing their exceptional batting display.
Tendulkar’s tweet served as a testament to the brilliance displayed by the Indian cricket team during this high-stakes encounter. The batting prowess of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul was nothing short of exceptional, and Sachin couldn’t help but acknowledge their outstanding achievement. The two stalwarts shared a partnership that not only shattered records but also sent a resounding message to cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
Here’s Sachin Tendulkar’s Tweet in praise of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul:
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.#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/yVspWsg4Ax
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 11, 2023
Batters put India in the driver’s seat against Pakistan
India’s innings in this electrifying contest concluded at a formidable total of 356/2 after 50 overs, a score that left Pakistan with a mountain to climb. The partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul was undoubtedly the highlight of the innings, as they notched up an astonishing 233 runs off 194 deliveries. This incredible feat set a new benchmark in the history of the Asia Cup, surpassing the previous record held by Nasir Jamshed and Mohammad Hafeez.
What makes this record-breaking partnership even more remarkable is the manner in which Kohli and Rahul built it. They displayed incredible composure, taking a couple of initial overs to settle before unleashing a relentless onslaught on the Pakistani bowling attack. Their partnership not only propelled India to a commanding total but also demonstrated their ability to adapt to the match situation.
As if breaking partnership records was not enough, Virat Kohli, during his innings, achieved a personal milestone that further solidified his status as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time. He became the fastest player to reach 13,000 runs in One Day Internationals, taking just 277 innings to achieve this remarkable feat. In doing so, Kohli surpassed the previous record held by none other than Sachin Tendulkar himself, who had reached 13,000 runs in 321 innings.
