Long awaited wickets, Shadab and Shaheen strike back to back

COLOMBO: Shadab Khan takes the first wicket of the match.

Shaheen Shah Afridi comes in to take the second wicket in the very next over.

This high-octane showdown is undergoing amidst a constantly looming threat of rain, with the insurance offered by a reserve day for both the teams.

India’s first wicket fell at 122 runs after 17 overs. Shahdab Khan bowled Rohit Sharma at a score of 56. After three more balls, Shaheen bowled Shabnam Gill.

Pakistan wins toss; opts to bowl first

The sentiments are running high, on and off the field, with the most awaited clash between the two cricketing arch-rivals in progress