Asia Cup 2023 India vs Pakistan Prediction: The sixteenth version of the Asia Cup is all set to begin on August 30 with Pakistan set to conflict towards Nepal within the event opener in Multan. Whereas Pakistan vs Nepal would be the official begin to the event, a lot of the followers are awaiting the heated India vs Pakistan recreation, which is scheduled to be held on September 2nd.

Thought to be the mom of all battles within the sport of cricket, the India vs Pakistan recreation by no means fails to attract public consideration. With a lot buildup and anticipation for the sport, it certainly turns into a mouthwatering contest for the followers and even for the gamers.

This time within the Asia Cup 2023, the potential for a number of India vs Pakistan clashes could be very excessive. There’s a probability that the 2 Asian giants might meet not as soon as, or twice, however thrice in the identical event.

In the meantime, the primary interplay between India and Pakistan through the Asia Cup 2023 shall be on September 2nd at Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium.

Asia Cup 2023 India vs Pakistan Prediction

Former Indian captain and BCCI chief, Sourav Ganguly predicted the winner of the India vs Pakistan contest, though, diplomatically. He acknowledged the prowesses of each groups, who’ve been doing so effectively within the worldwide circuit within the latest previous.

“It is rather tough for me to decide on a favorite. They’re each good groups. Pakistan is an effective staff, and naturally, India is an excellent staff. There are not any favourites; whoever performs effectively will win the sport,” mentioned Sourav Ganguly interacting with media in Kolkata.

Dada was left impressed with the comeback of Jasprit Bumrah and likewise heaped praises on the choice committee for together with Axar Patel into the facet, who will give further depth to the Indian batting whereas being a spin bowling choice as effectively.

“Bumrah was good in Eire and it’s a superb factor. He began his stint with T20Is and now in ODIs, he should bowl 10 overs. So with time, his health will get higher. You possibly can solely have three spinners and I feel they’ve carried out the appropriate factor by selecting Axar (Patel) as a result of he can bat,” he concluded. 

Former Indian coach, Mohan Lal reckons India are the favourites to win the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, however he expressed his issues for the World Cup 2023.

“I’m certain that they are going to win the Asia Cup however within the World Cup, any six groups – Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa… are the 6 prime groups. Everyone has an opportunity,” he informed Hindustan Instances.

India vs Pakistan three rounds Asia Cup 2023

Expectedly, India and Pakistan are very prone to meet thrice within the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. Their spherical one shall be held on September 2nd, which is a gaggle stage conflict.

Notably, India and Pakistan are grouped alongside Nepal within the Group A. The opposite group consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Contemplating how formidable India and Pakistan are, it’s a no brainer that these two groups will proceed to the Tremendous 4s, brushing apart the slim possibilities for Nepal.

The India vs Pakistan spherical two shall be held within the Tremendous 4 stage. The fixture is slated to be held on September 10 in Colombo.

If all the pieces goes effectively for India and Pakistan, the 2 groups would seemingly advance to the Last of the Asia Cup 2023 as effectively, which might be spherical three of India vs Pakistan on September 17.

Under are the India and Pakistan squads for the Asia Cup 2023:

India and Pakistan Squad

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumraj, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling reserve).

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Tayyab Tahir (travelling reserve).

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