The stage is set for a riveting clash as India and Pakistan face off once again in the Super-4 phase of the Asia Cup 2023. While India embarks on their Super-4 journey, Pakistan has already kicked off this phase with a resounding victory over Bangladesh.
The last encounter between these cricketing giants ended in disappointment due to rain, with India completing their innings but Pakistan unable to take the crease. However, fans are eagerly anticipating this match, despite concerns about the weather potentially interfering once more.
Official Squad List for Team India
Batters: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma & Virat Kohli
Wicket-Keepers: Ishan Kishan & KL Rahul
All-Rounders: Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya & Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna & Shardul Thakur
Team India’s Best Predicted Playing 11
As Team India enters its third match of Asia Cup 2023, a few changes are expected in their playing 11. KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah are set to return, with Bumrah likely replacing Mohammed Shami, who stepped in during Bumrah’s absence.
With KL Rahul back, India is expected to maintain its primary first-choice playing 11, featuring Shreyas Iyer at 4 and KL Rahul at 5. Another potential change could see Shardul Thakur retaining his place at 8, with Mohammed Shami missing out.
Team India’s top-order, including Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, will be crucial in overcoming Pakistan’s formidable bowling lineup. Once again Suryakumar Yadav will be missing out due to the balanced team and his inconsistency in the ODI format.
Asia Cup 2023 India vs Pakistan – Best Predicted Playing 11 for Team India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
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Official Squad List for Pakistan:
Batters: Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris & Saud Shakeel
Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
All-Rounders: Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Salman Agha & Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi & Usama Mir
Pakistan’s Best Predicted Playing 11
Pakistan faces a key decision regarding whether to persist with a fourth pacer and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf or include an additional spin option like Mohammad Nawaz or Usama Mir. Openers will have to perform exceptionally well against the arch-rivals Pakistan.
Faheem impressed in their last match against Bangladesh, making his retention likely unless pitch conditions favor spin. However, an unfortunate injury to Naseem Shah suffered in the first Super-4 match, will keep him sidelined for the crucial clash against India.
Asia Cup 2023 India vs Pakistan – Best Predicted Playing 11 for Pakistan:
Imam Ul-Haq, Fakhar Azam, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi
This match promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams eyeing a crucial victory to secure their place in the tournament’s final stages. A win for Pakistan would solidify their position, while India aims to overcome their formidable rivals in this high-stakes encounter.