Asia Cup 2023, IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul forge record-breaking partnership in Asia Cup history

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul achieved a remarkable feat during the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday. They formed the highest-ever partnership in the history of the Asia Cup.

Initially, the Indian duo had a calm start, taking a few overs to find their rhythm before launching an aggressive assault. Their combined efforts resulted in an impressive score of 233 runs off 194 deliveries, surpassing the previous record set by Nasir Jamshed and Mohammad Hafeez. 

This outstanding performance contributed to India's formidable total of 356/2 within their allotted 50 overs.

Highest partnership in ODI Asia Cup

233 - V Kohli & KL Rahul vs PAK, today*

224 - M Hafeez & N Jamshed vs IND, 2012

223 - S Malik & Younis Khan vs HK, 2004

214 - Babar & Iftikhar Ahmed vs NEP, 2023