Asia Cup Match Prediction | Match 3 | Pakistan vs India – Old rivals are back Who do you think will win this match? | September 2, 2023

Pakistan vs India Match Analysis

Pakistan started off its quest to the 2023 Asia Cup with a resounding victory over Nepal in Multan. But the talk of the town is about their next game. In the explosive Group A match this Saturday in Pallekele, India and Pakistan will square off once more. The recent 3-0 victory over Afghanistan in their opening Asia Cup match would have given Pakistan a lot of confidence. India, on the other hand, will try to get the competition off to a good start.

Although Pakistan’s victory over Nepal in the tournament’s opening match was fantastic, this will be a very different challenge. To compete, Pakistan will have to perform at their highest level at all times.

In their previous series in this format, India’s squad was not at full strength, but they are playing very close to their first-choice lineup this time around. They will be confident in their chances against a Pakistani team with a lot of talent.

Pakistan vs India Team Preview & Squads

Pakistan

Babar Azam is in excellent shape, which is an understatement. He has always been the most reliable hitter across all formats, and he is off to a great start in the Asia Cup. Babar has participated in 12 ODIs this year, scoring 689 runs at an average of 57.41, with a strike rate of 87.10, two hundred, and six fifty-sevens.

Another player who has the potential to alter the course of the game is the opener, Fakhar Zaman. In addition to having a strong record versus India, Zaman has been playing well.

The danger Iftikhar Ahmed poses lower in the pecking order was demonstrated. Mohammad Rizwan is another option who ought to be able to keep the middle order stable.

The world’s most dangerous fast-bowling assault right now is in Pakistan. Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi have a history of being deadly on all types of pitches and will be a big threat to India’s batsmen.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Agha Salman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf

India

India’s batting lineup is powerful as usual. Once again, Virat Kohli will be the major batter they need to watch out for. He has been in great shape this year, scoring 427 runs at an average of 53.37, with 250 totals, in 10 ODIs.

Rohit Sharma is another hitter who has the potential to impact this contest. In 16 ODIs against Pakistan, the Indian captain has an average of 51.42, two hundred, and six fifty-pluses. Despite his recent struggles in ODIs, we anticipate Rohit to contribute well in this crucial match.

Watch out for all-arounder Ravindra Jadeja as well. He can be a key contributor with the bat lower down the order, and his left-arm spin in the middle overs will undoubtedly have an impact. 

Kuldeep Yadav can also cause issues for Pakistan’s batting lineup. In 11 ODIs this year, the left-arm wrist spinner has taken 23 wickets for an economy of just 4.87. His bowling should work well on this wicket.

India Squads

India

Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, Kuldeep Yadav

Pakistan vs India outfield report

Pallekele-International-Cricket-Stadium

We believe that both captains will decide to field first because the evening of this match will likely provide the best conditions for batting.

The first innings of the game are expected to be interrupted by thunderstorms, followed by calmer conditions throughout the evening in Pallekele.

Earlier in the week, the surface offered turn for the spinners and good carry for the pacers. Around 300 will be considered par.

Pakistan vs India Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last 5 matches, India won 4 matches and Pakistan won 1.

Pakistan vs India Prediction

Winning the toss

• Pakistan

Player of the Match

• Pakistan – Shadab Khan

Most runs

• Pakistan – Fakhar Zaman
• India – Virat Kohli

Most wickets

• Pakistan – Shadab Khan
• India – Jasprit Bumrah

Most sixes

• Pakistan – Fakhar Zaman
• India – Virat Kohli

Team Scores Batting First

• Pakistan – 255+
• India – 245+

According to the cricket analyzer, Pakistan is more likely to win than India due to its strength and confidence.