IND vs PAK: The biggest clash of the ongoing Super Four in the Asia Cup 2023 will be played on Sunday when India will face off against Pakistan in the all-important game at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams played earlier as well in the group stage, but after the first inning, rain washed out the game, and both teams shared a point each. Now it’s time for round 2 of this rivalry.
IND vs PAK: Match Preview
Pakistan won their first game of the Super Four against Bangladesh by five wickets. They are in good form, and their pacers are firing in this tournament. If they can beat India on Sunday, they will guarantee a place in the final. On the other hand, India will play their first game in the Super Four, and it is a big one. A win against Pakistan can set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
IND vs PAK: Weather & Pitch Report
The weather is concerning in Colombo on Sunday. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has added a reserve day for the game. But the forecast suggests continuous rain for the next seven days. We can only hope for a game because another washout match will be a huge disappointment. The pitch in Colombo is brilliant for pacers, while overcast conditions and rain will help them more. Batting will be difficult. The team should bat second after winning the toss.
IND vs PAK: Head-to-Head
The group game between India and Pakistan was only the fifth instance when a game ended without a result between these two teams. Overall, they have played 133 ODI games; Pakistan is ahead with 73 wins, while India has won 55 games with five no-results.
IND vs PAK: Probable XIs
India: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
IND vs PAK: Dream11 Team
Wicket-keeper: Mohammed Rizwan
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Iftikhar Ahmed
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Babar Azam or Hardik Pandya
Vice-Captain Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma
IND vs PAK: Dream11 Prediction
There is a chance of rain on Sunday. But Monday will be the reserve day. It means it will be a full game. But if the match gets shortened, Pakistan has a better chance to win. We give an edge to Pakistan because of their bowling and in-form top-order batters and predict a win for them.
Who will win IND vs PAK Super Four Asia Cup 2023 game?
There is a chance of rain on Sunday. But Monday will be the reserve day. It means it will be a full game. But if the match gets shortened, Pakistan has a better chance to win. We give an edge to Pakistan because of their bowling and in-form top-order batters and predict a win for them.