India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Ishan Kishan vs KL Rahul

The battle for India's wicketkeeper-batsman role is heating up between Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul. Until Friday, Rahul appeared to be the clear choice. However, Ishan's impressive innings of 82 has thrown a compelling twist into the mix, leaving the Indian team management with a challenging decision. Many had questioned whether Ishan could perform in the middle order under pressure, but in the high-stakes India vs Pakistan match, he not only handled it well but also shone brightly, looking like the only top-order batsman in complete control.

On the other hand, Rahul's contributions at No. 5 cannot be undermined. Since January 2020, in 16 innings at this position, Rahul has amassed 726 runs at an impressive average of 60.5. He has come to India's rescue with valuable knocks such as 73 against Bangladesh, 112 against New Zealand, 64 not out against Sri Lanka, and an unbeaten 75 against Australia. Oh we wouldn't want to be Ajit Agarkar right now.