Gear up for a thrilling showdown at the Asia Cup 2023 as India faces Pakistan in a highly anticipated cricket clash on September 2, 2023, at 09:30 am GMT. The action unfolds at the iconic Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka, setting the stage for an unforgettable battle between two cricketing giants.
This encounter marks a significant moment in cricket history, being the first One Day International (ODI) match between India and Pakistan since the 2019 World Cup. The stakes are high as Pakistan enters the contest riding a wave of confidence, following a commanding 238-run victory over Nepal in their tournament opener. In contrast, India returns to the 50-over format after a series triumph against the West Indies earlier in August.
Key Details – Asia Cup 2023, IND vs PAK:
- Date and Time: September 2, 2023, Wednesday; 09:30 am GMT | 03:00 pm local | 03:00 pm IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
Pallekele Pitch Report: The Pallekele Cricket Stadium boasts an excellent batting pitch, renowned for its favorability towards batsmen. Fast bowlers find limited assistance here, making it an ideal canvas for stroke-play and impressive batting displays. As batsmen settle in, scoring opportunities multiply. Moreover, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to offer support to spin bowlers, making it advantageous for teams opting to bat first and capitalize on these conditions.
IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Shadab Khan
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Virat Kohli (c), Shadab Khan (vc)
- Choice 2: Shaheen Afridi (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc)
IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups: Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Usama Mir, Salman Ali Agha
Squads: India: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling reserve)
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir (travelling reserve)
Stay tuned for this epic clash in the Asia Cup 2023, and don’t miss the chance to create your winning Dream11 team for this thrilling encounter between India and Pakistan.
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