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Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill forged India's highest T20I opening partnership against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four clash, amassing 105 runs. They surpassed the previous record of 77 set in 2012. Gill scored 47 off 28, while Abhishek remained strong with 57 off 31 when the partnership was broken. Pakistan had earlier posted 171/5, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 58.

Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma will most likely walk out to open in India's first match in the Asia Cup on Wednesday. It won’t be the first time the duo will open — they have been doing this since their U-14 days. Beyond being opening partners, they have been childhood friends and understand each other’s game as well.