Asia Cup 2023 India Squad: The impending clash of titans at the Asia Cup will witness India and Pakistan locking horns today, on the 2nd of September, a thrilling Saturday.
Captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for a riveting showdown. Notable returns to the Indian team include Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah, but Mohammad Shami has been left out of the lineup.
Team India’s campaign in the Asia Cup is set to commence with this much-anticipated match against Pakistan (India vs Pakistan). The adrenaline-packed encounter between these two formidable sides will unfold at the Pallakele International Cricket Stadium, with the action scheduled to kick off at 3 PM IST.
Leading the charge for Team India will be Rohit Sharma, while the responsibility of captaining the Pakistan side rests on the shoulders of Babar Azam.
Asia Cup 2023 IND vs PAK: Pitch Analysis
In an insightful pitch analysis, former Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has emphasized that spin will play a pivotal role on this pitch. Furthermore, the track is expected to favor fast bowlers as well. Considering the prevailing weather conditions, fielding is likely to be a crucial aspect of the game.
The Playing XI for Team India against Pakistan has been unveiled.
Team India Playing-11:
Rohit Sharma (skipper), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammad Siraj.
Pakistan Playing-11:
Babar Azam (Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain), Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
