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Asia Cup 2022: Kohli's sensational 122, Bhuvneshwar's five-fer help India thrash Afghanistan by 101 runs
In a dead rubber, talismanic batter Virat Kohli gave Indian fans tons of reasons to be happy. As captain Rohit Sharma was rested, Kohli was promoted to open the batting. What followed next was something which anyone could have predicted, leaving Kohli himself surprised. Kohli ended his drought of not scoring a century in international cricket for 1020 days with a sensational career-best 122 off just 61 balls.
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The ace javelin thrower started his night off with a foul throw. However, he registered a throw of 88.44m in his second attempt and that was enough for him to seal the contest for himself. The Tokyo Olympics gold medallist registered an 88m throw in his third attempt and 86.11m in his fourth attempt. His fifth attempt was 87m while his last attempt was 83.6m.
Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli slams maiden T20I century, gets to his 71st international ton after 1020 days
The star batter, Virat Kohli who opened the batting with Rohit Sharma rested, put on a quickfire stand of 119 runs with KL Rahul for the opening wicket, before going berserk toward the end to get to the big milestone in 53 balls to continue his impressive run of form since his return to Team India in the continental tournament.
Deepak Chahar replaces Avesh Khan in India's Asia Cup squad for match against Afghanistan
"The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Deepak Chahar as replacement for Avesh Khan for Team India's final fixture of the Asia Cup 2022. Avesh Khan is recovering from an illness and has been advised rest by the BCCI Medical Team," said the BCCI in an official update.
Asia Cup 2022: It reminded me of Javed Miandad's last-ball six, Pak skipper Babar Azam says of Naseem Shah's heroics against Afghanistan
Pakistan, who had to win the match to put India out of contention, needed 20 off 10 balls with two wickets in hand when Naseem Shah walked out to the middle. The tailender, who had only ever faced one ball in T20Is before this, had the experienced Asif Ali at the other end and he quickly turned over the strike to his more senior teammate.
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Coach Xavi Hernandez made several changes to the side he had been using in La Liga, with Franck Kessie given a start and rewarding the coach with the opening goal, finishing well after Jules Kounde's cushioned header in the 13th minute on Wednesday night.
Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan reach final with 1-wicket win over Afghanistan, knock India out
After this win, Pakistan will now face Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup. On the other hand, it was curtains for Afghanistan and India - as both teams lost their two consecutive Super Four matches and will now face each other in a dead rubber on Thursday. After winning toss and opting to bowl first, the likes of Haris Rauf (2/26) while Naseem Shah (1/19), Mohammad Nawaz (1/23), Shadab Khan (1/27), Mohammad Hasnain (1/34) produced a terrific bowling performance and helped Pakistan restrict Afghanistan to 129-6 in 20 overs.
Asia Cup 2022: We didn't hold our nerves, says Nabi after close loss to Pakistan
Pakistan survived a scare and held their nerves to beat Afghanistan by one wicket in a thrilling Super Four match to reach the final of the Asia Cup 2022 and knock India out of the tournament at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. After this win, Pakistan will now face Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup. On the other hand, it was curtains for Afghanistan and India - as both teams lost their two consecutive Super Four matches and will now face each other in a dead rubber on Thursday. As per Afghan skipper, he knew that chasing 130 wasn't going to be easy on that pitch.
Asia Cup 2022: Unchanged Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl against Afghanistan
Pakistan, who won their last game against India, didn't make any change in their team for this clash. "We are going to bowl first. The pitch looks like nice and the second thing is dew factor, that's why we are bowling first. Hopefully we pick early wickets and restrict them. The mood is cool and calm, and we will try to continue that momentum. A win always gives you confidence. We have the same team," said Babar at the toss.
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Tuesday's defeat follows a disappointing start to the season, which had also seen the Chelsa club lose to Leeds and Southampton in the Premier League. Furthermore, Tuchel was also involved in an ugly touchline incident with Tottenham coach Antonio Conte after their sides drew 1-1 earlier in the season.
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