IND vs PAK: KL Rahul's remarkable return and Virat Kohli's century vs Pakistan thrill netizens

When fans speak of the epic rivalry between India and Pakistan in cricket, they certainly aren't exaggerating. Even seasoned players like Virat Kohli can't help but get fired up when they face the Men in Green. The atmosphere in Colombo has been nothing short of electric, with both KL Rahul and Virat Kohli achieving their respective centuries.

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This remarkable performance comes in the wake of Rahul's triumphant return to cricket after recovering from an injury. Kohli, on the other hand, faced criticism from netizens after being bowled out by Shaheen Shah Afridi during the group stage of the Asia Cup 2023, with the trending hashtag 'Chokli.' 

However, things have taken a dramatic turn as India has posted a formidable total of 356 runs on the scoreboard. Netizens have changed their tune and are now showering praise on these two exceptional batsmen.

Before the rain-disrupted play on Sunday, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were batting at 8 and 17, respectively, following impressive half-centuries by openers Rohit Sharma (56) and Shubman Gill (58). 

Rain has been a recurring theme during the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, with concerns about the weather persisting throughout the Super 4s. The Asian Cricket Council's decision to dedicate a specific day to the India-Pakistan match and the final has sparked significant debate among cricket enthusiasts.