Ashish Ranjan
India (IND) will face Pakistan (PAK) in the third match of the Asia Cup 2023 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. This anticipated Asia Cup match could be the most important match for both teams. India’s recent form in this format has been unimpressive, as they have won just two of their last five matches. Pakistan, on the other hand, has been in outstanding form in this format, where they have won four of their last five games.
In the previous match between India and West Indies, West Indies won the toss and elected to field. India did not lose too many matches decided by a single run, as was evident in this contest.
Four different players with scores of fifty each smashed the bowlers all over the field as they pounded 351 runs onto the scoreboard. In response, the West Indies never really got going and were weighed down by the enormous total. They were taken out for a meager 151 runs, and India won the match by 200 runs.
In their previous match against Nepal, Pakistan had won the toss and chosen to bat. In order to score as many goals as possible against a timid Nepal team, Pakistan did not relent. After losing their openers cheaply, Babar, Rizwan, and finally Iftikhar smashed every bowler they faced to help Pakistan end with 342 runs on the board.
Nepal never had a chance to win, as they continually lost wickets and were readily bowled out for 104. Pakistan made a statement with a 238-run victory in the Asia Cup’s opening match.
IND VS PAK ASIA CUP 2023: H2H RECORD
| Teams | Matches Won |
| IND | 55 |
| PAK | 73 |
IND VS PAK ASIA CUP 2023: PITCH REPORT
This pitch is generally a symmetrical one that offers batters an advantage. This match will be played under cloudy conditions, so pacers will always have the advantage. If the same wicket is used in the upcoming match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, batting will not be simple.
Last 5 ODI at venue
BAN: 164/10(42.4), SL: 165/5(39)(Pace: 7 Spin:7)
AFG: 313/8, SL: 314/6(49.4)(Pace: 4 Spin:9)
AFG: 228/10, SL: 10/0(2.4)(Pace:5 Spin:4)
AGH: 294/8, SL: 234/10(38)(Pace: 12 Spin:4)
SL: 220/9, AUS: 189/10(37.1)(Pace: 9 Spin:9)
IND VS PAK ASIA CUP 2023: WEATHER FORECAST
Weather.com predicts thunderstorms and a 90% likelihood of precipitation for September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka, where the highly anticipated Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan will take place.Chances of precipitation will diminish after 5:30 p.m.
IND VS PAK ASIA CUP 2023: FANTASY PICKS
Virat Kohli: If the match is between India and Pakistan, it is impossible to avoid looking at Virat Kohli. He should be the commander of your fantasy team due to his stellar record in these matchups.
Rohit Sharma: Rohit is one of the most destructive batsmen in the world and has an outstanding reputation in white ball cricket. He has been leading the Indian national team and can also command your team.
Babar Azam: In the first encounter of the Asia Cup, Babar already displayed the kind of form he has been in over the past few months. He scored 151 runs off 131 deliveries against Nepal.
Iftikhar Ahmed: Iftikhar scored his first century in the previous encounter, scoring 109 runs off 71 balls while remaining unbeaten. With his performance in mind, he must secure a spot on your team.
Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah returned from a lengthy injury and performed admirably against Ireland in his return. However, he will be put to the test in this Asia Cup and is expected to perform admirably.
Shaheen Afridi: Shaheen has been an exceptional bowler for Pakistan, particularly against India. He has taken 78 wickets in 40 One-Day International matches.
Shaddab Khan: Shadab is Pakistan’s genuine match-winner with the bat and the ball. Although he was unable to contribute much with the bat in the previous game, he made up for it by claiming four wickets with the ball.
IND VS PAK ASIA CUP 2023: PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Probable XI: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
