Cricket fans are waiting for an electrifying showdown as Pakistan faces off against India in the third match of the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 3:30 PM Bangladesh time. The stage is set at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Both teams are riding high on their recent impressive victories and are eager to replicate their exceptional performances in the upcoming game. Preview of Pakistan vs India ODI in Asia Cup 2023 This is the second game for Pakistan in the Super Four round and the first game for India. Previously, Pakistan faced Bangladesh in their first Super Four round match. Pakistan bowled out Bangladesh for 193 runs with more than 11 overs to spare at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan won by 7 wickets after crossing this run with 63 balls to spare. Imam ul Haque and Mohammad Rizwan scored fifty. Before the Super Four Match, Pakistan got a big win against Nepal in the group stage. Pakistan scored 342 runs from 6 wickets, whereas Nepal was all out for 104 runs in 23.4 overs. India, on the other hand, smashed Nepal in the group-stage match. After batting first at Pallekele, Nepal was all out for 230 runs in 49 overs. After rain, India reached the target of 145 runs in 23 overs with 17 balls to spare on the DLS method. Read more: Asia Cup 2023 Fixtures: Team List, Schedule, and Venues There are no changes in the Pakistan squad, but the Indian Squad has two changes. After a four-month absence from the field, KL Rahul is set to rejoin India's ODI squad. While Ishan Kishan has been a dynamic force in recent matches, making the most of every opportunity, it's KL Rahul who has earned the trust of the selectors and the team management. During a recent press conference, India's captain, Rohit Sharma, mentioned the prospect of having both Rahul and Kishan in the playing eleven, but it seems unlikely to materialize. The lead-up to the World Cup could become a head-to-head battle between Rahul and Kishan. The upcoming Sunday fixture against Pakistan may serve as Rahul's first opportunity to demonstrate his fitness and form. Following his absence from the game against Nepal due to the birth of his first child, Bumrah has now reunited with the team for the Super Four round. He is set to make a comeback to the playing eleven alongside Rahul. However, it appears that there may not be a place for both Mohammed Shami and Kishan in the lineup. Read more: Bangladesh's Fixtures for ICC World Cup 2023 Probable Playing XI for Pakistan Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. Probable Playing XI for India Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (capt), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. PAK Vs IND Head to Head ODI Matches So Far India and Pakistan have a long-standing cricket rivalry that has produced some intense and memorable matches over the years. When it comes to their head-to-head ODI records, India has had the upper hand. Out of the 133 ODI matches played between the two teams, India has emerged victorious in 55 matches, while Pakistan has won 73 matches. Five matches had no result, including the last Asia Cup 2023 match. Pakistan’s dominance in the ODI format against India is evident, and their strong performances have contributed to their success in this rivalry. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Warm-up Schedule: Full fixture list, match timings and venues Pakistani Key Players to Watch Fakhar Zaman Fakhar Zaman, one of the team's opening batsmen, possesses the potential to be a game-changer if he hits his pace. Zaman has a strong track record against India and has been in impressive form of late. In 2023, he scored 613 runs from 14 matches with a 51.08 average, displaying his consistency, and his strike rate stands at approximately 88.84, indicating his aggressive and fast-paced style of play. Babar Azam Although Pakistan couldn’t bat against India in the last match, Babar Azam showed his aggressiveness against Nepal. He scored 151 runs from 131 balls, which made him one of the top scorers in this tournament. So, the captain himself will certainly be eager to give his best against the ultimate rivalry. Shaheen Afridi Shaheen Afridi has the potential to be the standout bowler for his team in the forthcoming game against India. Having already secured seven wickets in three matches during the Asia Cup 2023, he ranks among the top wicket-takers. Afridi will surely be eager to maintain his impressive form when facing India. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: India ODI Squad Analysis Indian Key Players to Watch Virat Kohli Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli has the potential to emerge as the standout performer for his team in the upcoming match against Pakistan. Kohli had a disappointing outing in the third group stage match against Pakistan and didn't have an opportunity to showcase his batting skills against Nepal. Therefore, if he gets a chance to bat against their arch-rivals, Kohli could become a crucial force for India. He has been in excellent form this year scoring a total of 431 runs in 12 ODIs. Shubman Gill Team India's rising star has garnered recognition for his explosive batting abilities. He made his debut in India's fourth ODI match of the series against New Zealand on January 31, 2019. In 2023, Shubman Gill displayed his prowess by scoring a remarkable 827 runs in 14 matches, boasting an incredible average of 68.91. This right-handed top-order batsman is renowned for his composure and his knack for delivering match-winning performances. Mohammad Siraj Mohammad Siraj, India's rising fast-bowling talent, has showcased his exceptional skills on the cricket field. Born in 1994, this right-arm speedster made his ODI debut against Australia in January 2019. In the ODIs, Mohammad Siraj has impressively secured 46 wickets in just 26 matches, all while maintaining an outstanding economy rate of 4.86. Read more: Bangladesh concede second defeat to Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Final Words The matches between these two cricketing giants are always highly anticipated and fiercely contested, making it one of the most exciting rivalries in the world of cricket. With number one ranking in ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, Pakistan is having the best time. On the other hand, India is also getting the pace. But compared to Pakistan, India is lagging behind. Indian top order will surely face problems getting fast scores against the Pakistani speed starts such as Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. There is no doubt that the PAK vs IND ODI match in Asia Cup 2023 will be highly competitive, but Pakistan has a great chance to emerge as the winner. However, there is a high chance of rain during the match, and a reserve day has been appointed if the match gets washed out. Read more: Predictions: Who will win Asia Cup 2023?

The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry demonstrates how passionate people can get over their favourite sports. It's not just about playing a game, but it also represents a long story of history and culture that brings people together and sometimes separates them. Numerous cricket fans in South Asia and around the world are waiting to watch matches between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup ODI tournament. The first India vs Pakistan ODI match in the Asia Cup 2023 will take place on September 2 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 3:30 pm (Bangladesh time). Let’s take a look at the match preview. Preview of PAK vs IND 1st ODI match in the 2023 Asia Cup Pakistan had a really great beginning in the Asia Cup 2023 tournament. They chose to go first and bat against Nepal in Multan in their first match. They scored 342 runs from 6 wickets. The team's captain, Babar Azam, scored 151 runs from 131 balls, and Iftikhar Ahmed scored an impressive 109 not out from 71 balls. After that, when Nepal was batting, Pakistan's bowlers did a fantastic job and managed to get all of Nepal's players out for just 104 runs. This led to Pakistan winning the match by a big margin of 238 runs. Iftikhar Ahmed proved that he can be really good at batting when he comes to play later in the lineup. And then there's Mohammad Rizwan, too, who should be able to make the middle order of the lineup more steady and strong. Right now, Pakistan has the most dangerous group of fast bowlers in the world. The three of them — Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf — have been really strong on all types of cricket pitches. They're going to be a big challenge for India's batters. We think they might be able to get a few of India's top players out early in the game, even before the first powerplay is finished. India has a lot to show as they start their journey towards the ODI World Cup 2023. The Asia Cup will help the team get used to playing well and gaining some good energy. In the past seasons, India couldn't always play with their best team because many important players were often injured or needed rest. But this time, they have a really strong lineup that covers most of the important areas. Sadly, KL Rahul is still recovering from a small injury and won't be playing in the first two matches. Ishan Kishan will probably take his place in the team. Read more: Prospects of Bangladesh in 2023 Asia Cup ODI Tournament India vs Pakistan Head to Head in Asia Cup So Far India and Pakistan have played against each other 13 times in the men's ODI Asia Cup. India has a bit of an advantage because they've won seven out of those 13 matches. In the last Asia Cup ODI version, which was in 2018, the teams faced each other twice, and India won both times. The current captain of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma, probably remembers those two matches happily because he scored fifty runs in one and a hundred in the other. They have played against each other three times in Sri Lanka during the tournament's history. Each team won one game, and one game didn't end in a result. Probable Playing XI for Pakistan Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf. Probable Playing XI for India Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Warm-up Schedule: Full fixture list, match timings and venues Pakistani Players to Watch Babar Azam He has been doing really well in all kinds of cricket. And he has started the Asia Cup really impressively. Just this year, Babar has played 12 ODIs and has scored a total of 689 runs. His average score is around 57, which is really good, and he has a strike rate of 87, which means he is hitting the ball well. He has even scored two centuries and six fifties. Fakhar Zaman Fakhar Zaman, who is one of the opening players in the team, is also someone who can make a big difference in the game if he starts playing well. Zaman has done really well against India in the past and has been playing really nicely recently. In his last 10 matches, he has scored a total of 523 runs. On average, he scores about 58 runs in each match, and his strike rate is around 92, which means he's playing quite fast and aggressively. Read more: Asia Cup: Tigers depart for Pakistan Indian Players to Watch Virat Kohli Virat Kohli is going to be the key player to keep an eye on once again. He has been playing really well this year and has scored a total of 427 runs in 10 ODIs. On average, he scores around 53 runs in each match, which is really good. He has even scored two centuries (100 or more runs in a single game) and one fifty. Against Pakistan, he usually scores about 49 runs on average, and it wouldn't be surprising if he delivers another amazing performance, considering his skills as a great batter. Rohit Sharma Another player who can really change the game is Rohit Sharma. He is the captain of the Indian team. Against Pakistan, he usually scored around 51 runs on average over 16 ODIs. He has scored two centuries and six fifties in those matches. Even though he has not been playing his best in ODIs recently, we are hoping that Rohit will play a significant and impactful innings in this important match. Final Words India has done well against Pakistan in recent years in the ODIs. They have won four out of the last five matches they played against Pakistan. But the current Pakistan team is much better and they won't be easy to defeat. With Babar Azam playing so well and their strong bowling attack, they will be a tough challenge for India. The Indian team looks strong on paper, but many of their players are coming back from injuries. Because of this, they might not be at their best, and they could have some trouble facing Pakistan's fast bowlers, who are really good. On the other hand, Pakistan has been playing in Sri Lanka for the past few weeks and has built great winning momentum. Unless Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli, who are important players for India, play really well, India might find it hard to beat Pakistan, who are currently the top team in ODIs.  Not to mention, the ODI match between India and Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup will be thrilling and enjoyable once again. Read more: Predictions: Who will win Asia Cup 2023?

Pakistan rebounded quickly in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup in Sylhet, beating their arch-rivals India by 13 runs Friday, after a shock defeat against Thailand. For Pakistan, all-rounder Nida Dar hit a fifty and bagged two wickets in their first win against India after 2016.  Nida and Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof added 76 runs in their partnership which helped their side post a challenging total of 137 for six. Nida remained unbeaten on 56 off 37 balls. Bismah scored 32.  For India, Deepti Sharma picked up three wickets and Pooja Vastrakar two.  In reply, most of India's batters had good starts but were not able to build on them. Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh scored the highest 26 off 13 balls. The second-highest (20) runs came from Dayalan Hemalatha. India were bowled out for 124 in 19.4 overs.  For Pakistan, Nashra Sandhu took three wickets conceding 30 runs in four overs; Sadia Iqbal and Nida bagged two wickets each.  Read: Women's Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Thailand by 9 wickets Despite today's defeat, India now sit at the top of the table with six points with three wins in four matches. Pakistan also earned as many points but India are ahead of them on a superior run rate. Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka secured four points each. But Bangladesh are ahead of Sri Lanka by virtue of a better run rate.  Thailand and the UAE are at number five and six at the point table with four and two points. Malaysia failed to secure any points despite playing four matches. 

The highly anticipated Group A match between India and Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2022 will take place on August 28 (Monday) in Dubai. The Pakistan team can draw motivation from their resounding victory over India in their most recent meeting at the Dubai T20 World Cup 2021. However, the Indian team should be confident going into the game since the Pakistan team is wary about injuries. India vs Pakistan group stage match preview in 2022 Asia Cup Cricket tournament is discussed in this article. Where will the India vs Pakistan cricket game be contested? The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the India vs Pakistan match on Sunday (August 28). The match will start at 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Pakistan and India only met once at the Dubai cricket stadium, where Pakistan thumped India by 10 wickets. Overall, India’s men’s T20 team has played four matches at this venue and has two wins and two losses. In contrast, the Pakistan men’s side has plenty of experience playing at the ground. They have participated in 28 Twenty20 international matches; of them they have won 16 and lost 11. Read Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Group B Match 1 preview However, the Indian players are well acquainted with the conditions as the franchise-based T20 league, IPL, is often staged in the UAE. Who will triumph in the match on Sunday? Who hold the edge in the head-to-head T20 contest between India and Pakistan? India have dominated the head-to-head battle against Pakistan in the Twenty20 format. The Indian side has won six matches out of nine. Both sides have met each other in the shortest format of the game. On the other hand, Pakistan have won two and one ended in a tie. Here are some of the notable stats between the two sides. Noteworthy T20I stats between Pakistan and India   India Pakistan Most Runs Virat Kohli (311) Shoaib Malik (164) Highest Score Virat Kohli (78*) Mohammad Rizwan (79*) Most Sixes Yuvraj Singh (9) Misbah-ul-Haq (5), Mohammad Hafeez (5), Shoaib Malik (5) Most Wickets Irfan Pathan (6) Umar Gul (11) Best Bowling Figure Hardik Pandya (3/8) Mohammad Asif (4/18) Most Dismissals MS Dhoni (11) Kamran Akmal (3) Most Catches Suresh Raina (7) Shoaib Malik (4) Highest Partnership Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni (97) Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam (152*) Most Matches MS Dhoni (8), Rohit Sharma (8), Yuvraj Singh (8) Shoaib Malik (9)    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Read Asia Cup 2022: Live streaming TV channels, online platforms to watch from Bangladesh India vs Pakistan: Which players have a good chance of making the playing XI? The top order in India is among the finest in the world. The team India’s top-order has maintained more than a 30 average since the Twenty20 World Cup 2021 and their 143.94 strike rate is the best among the ICC’s full member teams. India will likely include two of their young pacers—Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh—along with the experienced Bhuvneshwar. Besides, all the expected names will likely be included in the playing XI. Probable Playing XI (India) Top-Order: Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli,  Middle-Order: Suryakumar Yadav, Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar,  Lower-Order: Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh Pakistan’s middle-order has the best strike rate since the 2021 T20 World Cup with 152.18. They are the only team whose middle order has more than 150 strike rates, which is why their batters could be a real concern for the opposition teams in the death overs. The Pakistan team has faced two major blows as Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Wasim are both out of the competition due to injuries. Naseem Shah and Hasan Ali have been included in place of them. Read Asia Cup Cricket 2022: Meet the captains of 6 participating teams Probable Playing XI (Pakistan) Top-Order: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Fakar Zaman,  Middle-Order: Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan,  Lower-Order: Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah Pakistan vs India Group Stage Match: Pitch report and weather forecast Although Sunday is expected to be quite hot in Dubai, the relative humidity will remain at or near 35%. At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the fielding first team has won the majority of games since 2021. The toss decision could be influenced by this statistic. Verdict The India-Pakistan cricket clash always makes the newspaper headlines. The 2022 Asia Cup Group A match between India vs Pakistan, the two bitter rivals this Sunday won't be an exception. Making a competitive playing XI is currently an issue for the injury-afflicted Pakistani team. India will therefore begin as the slight favorite to win their inaugural match of the Asia Cup 2022. Read Asia Cup Cricket: A look back at Bangladesh’s 5 memorable victories

Finally, Pakistan have won a match against India in a World Cup! India and Pakistan, the arch-rivals, took the field on Sunday aiming to crush each other in the cricket field once again. Every time Pakistan aimed the same before in a World Cup, they had to endure a defeat. But this time, they finally bounced back to turn history their way— beating India by a big margin of 10 wickets on Sunday at Dubai. It was the first match in the Super 12s stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup for both teams.

Pakistan won the toss and chose to field against archrival India in its opening Super 12 match on Sunday at the T20 World Cup. India has so far won all five of its previous T20 World Cup matches against Pakistan. Both teams went with three fast bowlers and two spinners with India leaving out Rahul Chahar and Ravichandran Ashwin. Pakistan left out young batter Haider Ali and preferred the experience of Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez in the middle order. Read: Shakib emerges highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup India captain Virat Kohli said he wanted his team to stay focused and professional, saying “don’t get overawed.” Pakistan skipper Babar Azam expects dew in the second half of the match and was looking for early wickets to put India under pressure. New Zealand, Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland are the other teams in Group 2. Read: T20 WC: Naim hits his second World Cup fifty Teams: India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah. Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.

India and Pakistan will begin their ICC T20 World Cup 2021 journey on Sunday (October 24). The match between these two teams will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). This match always brings an extra level of excitement among the fans. This time will be no different. Both teams feature world-class cricketers on their squads. On any given day, these players might put the opponent in peril. The match preview of India vs. Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 is discussed in this article.   Read ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka Match Preview Notable T20I Record between India and Pakistan   The following are the most significant T20I records between India and Pakistan.   India Pakistan Matches Played (8) 7 1 Most Runs Virat Kohli (254 runs in 6 innings) Shoaib Malik (164 runs in 8 innings) Highest Score Virat Kohli (78*) Mohammad Hafez (61) Most Fifties Virat Kohli (2) Mohammad Hafez (2) Most Wickets Irfan Pathan (6) Umar Gul (11) Best Bowling Figures Hardik Pandya (3/8) Mohammad Asif (4/18) Most Matches MS Dhoni (8) Shahid Afridi (8) Highest Partnership Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni (97) Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik (106) Most Catches Suresh Raina (7) Shoaib Malik (4) Most Dismissals MS Dhoni (11) Kamran Akmal (3) Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ India Team   India's main strength is its well-balanced team. There are some top Indian players in each category who are capable of helping their team win big games. The batting order of India is among the strongest in the world. On the other hand, bowling offers a wide range of options. Read T20 World Cup: Super 12 stage begins today The most vital factor is that each player has sufficient experience and is well aware of their role in the team. Indian cricketers may be exhausted after playing so much cricket in recent days. However, there is no doubt that led by Virat Kohli, they would want to shine in their own glory in the match against Pakistan.   Three impactful players of India    Rohit Sharma: T20I: 111 | Runs: 2,864 | HS: 118 | 50s: 22 | SR: 138.96 Virat Kohli: T20I: 90 | Runs: 3,159 | HS: 94* | 50s: 28 | SR: 139.04 Jasprit Bumrah: T20I: 50 | Wkts: 59 | BBI: 3/11 | Econ: 6.66 | SR: 18.20 Read Namibia reaches main draw at T20 World Cup for 1st time Predicted Playing XI: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (Captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishab Pant (Wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Rahul Chahar Pakistan Team There are a handful of aggressive batters in Pakistan. They are assisting Pakistan in winning games against big teams by exhibiting consistency in their play. Furthermore, as expected, the Pakistani have a formidable bowling attack. The opponent must find a strategy to resist Pakistan's bowling threat. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is one of the top batters in the world now. Read Scotland and Bangladesh qualify for T20 World Cup Super 12 However, Babar has yet to find considerable success as a captain. So, he wants to do something exceptional at the Twenty20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan will want to overcome India to start the mission. Three impactful players of Pakistan Babar Azam: T20I: 61 | Runs: 2.204 | HS: 122 | 50s: 20 | SR: 130.64 Shoaib Malik: T20I: 116 | Runs: 2,335 | HS: 75 | SR: 124.20 | Wkts: 28 | BBI: 2/7 | SR: 19.90 Hasan Ali: T20I: 41 | Wkts: 52 | BBI: 4/18 | Econ: 8.29 | SR: 15.70   Read T20 WC: Bangladesh advance to Super 12s as Group B runners up Predicted Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket-keeper), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (Captain), Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf Verdict  There will be a three-way battle in group 2 of the Super 12 round for a place in the semifinals of ICC T20 World Cup 2021. India, Pakistan, and New Zealand are the favorites of this group. So, the winner of the India-Pakistan match will surely get an advantage in the group. There won't be any margin for error in the race for the first knockout round. Read Shakib takes most wickets in T20 WC to equal Afridi’s record Both teams will be trying to get off to a strong start. India have a good record against Pakistan in T20Is and they will begin the contest as favorites. On the other hand, Pakistan performed well in its recent Twenty20 series. They will be ready to go all-out against their arch-rival India. There will surely be a massive battle on Sunday.