Asia Cup 2023, IND v PAK: Pakistan Opt to Bowl As India Seek Redemption for Batting Woes; Check Playing XIs

Colombo: The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the Super Four round of Asia Cup 2023 is set to take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, September 10th.

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India has displayed its dominance in the tournament’s initial Group A stage. They convincingly defeated Nepal by 10 wickets in one of their encounters, showcasing their batting prowess. Unfortunately, their match against Pakistan was marred by rain and ended in a washout.

India’s batsmen have been the standout performers in the Asia Cup 2023. Notable contributions from the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan against Pakistan, along with stellar performances by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill against Nepal, have set the tone for India’s campaign.

However, India’s bowling unit has faced challenges. They struggled to contain Nepal, allowing them to post a respectable total of 230-10. India will need to address these issues as they progress in the tournament.

Pakistan, on the other hand, has displayed a balanced performance with both bat and ball. Their pacers, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, have impressed against Nepal and India, delivering stellar performances. They continued their momentum against Bangladesh.

Pakistan’s batsmen, including Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed, have shone brightly against Nepal and Bangladesh. Unfortunately, they didn’t have a chance to showcase their skills against the formidable Indian team.

Playing XIs

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf