The Asia Cup 2023 kicked off with Pakistan setting the stage on hearth, crushing Nepal by a large margin of 238 runs of their opening match at Multan Cricket Stadium. Their dominance continued in opposition to their arch-nemesis, India, as they bowled them out for 266 runs. Nonetheless, persistent rain led to the abandonment of the match earlier than the second innings may begin. 

Moreover, they maintained their management by securing a seven-wicket victory in opposition to Bangladesh within the Tremendous 4 encounter on Wednesday, September 6 in Lahore. Their subsequent problem awaits as they put together to face the arch-rivals India within the Tremendous 4 stage conflict scheduled for September 10 in Colombo. 

In the meantime, forward of the highly-anticipated conflict, Pakistan captain, Babar Azam, has spoken out concerning the staff’s mindset, stressing their confidence, lack of stress, and unwavering dedication to giving their utmost within the recreation. 

“No, probably not (on being requested about stress forward of the India match). This win in opposition to Bangladesh will give us confidence, and we’re all the time up for an enormous problem. We’ll give our 100% within the subsequent match,” Babar Azam mentioned within the post-match convention.

As soon as once more, Staff India’s top-order struggled to counter the tempo trio of Pakistan of their earlier group stage encounter. It’s set to be a formidable problem as they go up in opposition to the trio of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf, who proceed to wreak havoc within the match.