The third match of the Asia Cup 2023 will feature longtime rivals India and Pakistan. The match is scheduled to take place on September 2, 2023, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, and it promises to be a tremendous battle.
For India, this match marks the beginning of their campaign in the Asia Cup 2023. India, a cricketing powerhouse with a powerful batting lineup and bowling attack, would be eager to get off to a good start in this Asia Cup. However, Pakistan already set the tone for the tournament with an outstanding victory against Nepal in their opening game. Their dominating victory by 238 runs showed their skill in the batting and bowling departments. Riding high on confidence, Pakistan aims to carry this momentum into the clash against India.
One element that both teams have to contend with is the unpredictable weather in Sri Lanka. Rain, a common visitor during the monsoon season, can often play spoilsport in cricket matches. The threat of rain looms large over this much-anticipated encounter. In a washout, Pakistan would automatically qualify for the Super 4 stage, securing two crucial points. For India, a rain-induced washout would present a tricky scenario. They would then need to win their next match against Nepal to secure a spot in the Super 4.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs India, 3rd Match, Group A
Series: Asia Cup 2023
Date: September 2, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM (IST)
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch typically offers an advantage to fast bowlers during the initial stages of the innings. Still, as the match unfolds, spinners gradually find favor with the surface. Winning the toss becomes crucial, with the preferred choice often being to bowl first.
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium ODI Stats | |
| Matches Played | 37 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 15 (40.54%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 21 (56.76%) |
| Matches with No Result (or) Tied | 1 (2.70%) |
| Average First Innings score | 248 |
| Average Second Innings score | 201 |
| Highest Team Total | 363/7 (SA) |
| Lowest Team Total | 70/10 (ZIM) |
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Weather Update
On match day, the weather is predicted to be thundershower in Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The temperature is expected to be around 36°C, with 83% humidity and a wind speed of 14 km/h. There is a 69% chance of rain during the match.
India vs Pakistan ODI Head-to-head Stats
Total Matches – 132
India Won – 55
Pakistan Won – 73
No Result – 4
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup ODI Head-to-Head
Total Matches – 13
India Won – 7
Pakistan Won – 5
No Result – 1
India’s Probable Playing XI For Match Against Pakistan
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav.
Pakistan’s Probable Playing XI For Match Against India
Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Group Stage Match Probable Winner
Considering the recent form of both teams in ODI matches and their head-to-head statistics, Pakistan is the favourite to win the match.
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India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Match Live Telecast And Streaming Details In India
In India, the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match will be telecast live on Star Sports. The Disney+ Hotstar app will live streaming the Asia Cup 2023.
