Virat Kohli led the charge with a magnificent hundred in India's record chase of 330 runs to beat arch-rivals Pakistan by six wickets in the fifth ODI of the Asia Cup at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday.
Kohli struck a career best 183, also the highest by an Indian against Pakistan, as the World Champions achieved the target of 330 with 2.1 overs to spare. Rohit Sharma (68) and Sachin Tendulkar (52) came up with valuable knocks as India chase down its highest target in ODIs on a perfect batting strip.
India bettered its 2002 Natwest final performance when they had chased down a target of 326. But for the second time in three weeks India were left at the mercy of Sri Lanka to determine their place in the final. A win for Sri Lanka in Tuesday's last group stage match against Bangladesh will ensure a India-Pakistan final.
Kohli struck a career best 183, also the highest by an Indian against Pakistan, as the World Champions achieved the target of 330 with 2.1 overs to spare. Rohit Sharma (68) and Sachin Tendulkar (52) came up with valuable knocks as India chase down its highest target in ODIs on a perfect batting strip.
India bettered its 2002 Natwest final performance when they had chased down a target of 326. But for the second time in three weeks India were left at the mercy of Sri Lanka to determine their place in the final. A win for Sri Lanka in Tuesday's last group stage match against Bangladesh will ensure a India-Pakistan final.
