Asia Cup 2023, IND vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS: Match called off due to rain

India had posted 266/10 in 48.5 overs in their innings. Men in Blue, boosted by the return of pacer Bumrah, did not get to show off their bowling prowess as rain did not allow any further action

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Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: India playing 11 for the match

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Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah are back for India

 

Rohit Sharma after winning said, “We have got a few additions, Shreyas Iyer is back, Jasprit Bumrah is back and India are playing with three pacers plus Hardik Pandya.”

 

2:32 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: Rohit Sharma wins the toss and opts to bat first

 

Babar Aazam and Rohit Sharma are in the middle as the toss is about to take place in the overcast conditions of Palekelle, Sri Lanka. Ravi Shastri has the mic. 

 

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and decided to bat first. 

 

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Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: Pitch Report

 

Sanjay Manjrekar during the pitch report said, “A high quality and unique pitch. Fast bowlers can get some seam, the spinners will get some turn, and a good batter can also score a century on this wicket. With DLS in the picture, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bowl first.”

 

2:23 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: Team India in huddle

As we are just few minutes away from the toss, team India are in a huddle. Rohit Sharma is giving the pre-match pep talk.

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Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: Rohit has strongest Indian side since 2011- Shastri

A seasoned leader like Rohit Sharma understands the "terrain" of an Indo-Pak contest better than most but Babar Azam's unit won't be mere pushovers as it has managed to narrow the gap with the arch-rivals in the past few years, said former India head coach Ravi Shastri.

 

India and Pakistan will be meeting in an ODI game after four years when they face-off on Saturday.

 

"I would say India start as favourites. This is their strongest team since 2011, this mix of players. And a captain who is seasoned, who understands the terrain better than most,' Shastri told ESPN Cricinfo on Friday.

 

"Having said that, Pakistan have narrowed the gap. Seven-eight years (ago), there was a gap if you looked at the strength of both teams and man to man. But Pakistan have narrowed it down. They are a very good side, so you have to be on top of your game."

 

While Indian teams during the last two decades have dominated the proceedings against the cross-border nation, the former head coach wants players not to over-hype the game in their minds.

 

"That's what's important, keeping calm and treating it as just another game. And not over-hype it in your mind that makes you think differently. Your game has to be the same as it would be in any other game. But because of that subconscious pressure, it's the mentally tough guys who normally get it right," he said.

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Rohit Sharma has India's best team at disposal since 2011 feels Ravi Shastri. Photo: ANI

2:13 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: Bangar decodes Kohli's plan for Pakistani bowlers

Indian batter Virat Kohli will be Pakistan's main concern in the Asia Cup 2023 clash between the two teams on September 02, 2023. More often than not, Virat has come up trumps against the Pakistani team. However, he struggled recently against swing bowlers before regaining form against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022. 

 

Thus, the focus of Pakistan bowlers will be on getting Kohli’s wicket. Sanjay Bangar, India’s batting coach for a long period of time during Virat Kohli’s tenure as skipper and also part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set-up where Virat plays in IPL, has decoded the Indian maestro’s plan against the much fancied Pakistani pace trio as well as the two spinners. 

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Virat Kohli, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi

2:08 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: Covers removed in Kandy

Since 1:30 PM IST, the whole ground was covered but now it has been removed. Though there is a bit of drizzle as informed by broadcaster Mayanti Langer, it is not threatening. 

Indian team led by Virat Kohli is now at the ground and doing the warm-ups. 

Game on guys. Stay tuned IND vs PAK toss will take place at 2:30 PM IST.

2:01 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: India playing 11 prediction

According to broadcasters, in yesterday's practice session, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma came in to bat in pair. The duo was followed by Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul.

Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma didn't bat in the practice session. Though, Surya and Varma were the two batters who rolled their arms.

The practice pattern certainly reveals Ishan Kishan is going to play in middle order and no place for Surya. If Shardul gets a game them India have to choose only two from Prasidh Krishna, Bumrah, Shami and Siraj.

1:47 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: Kandy weather update

The whole ground is covered at the moment. There is no rain around the corner as Star Sports broadcaster Mayanti Langer says ' it is a precautionary step from the groundsmen'. She also reminded the same has happened during Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh game.

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Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE: Kandy weather update

The clouds are hovering over Pallekele Stadium in Kandy. The broadcasters are doing pre-match shows from the ground. The sun is also pepping out as the Indian team arrive at the stadium.

Hourly Kandy weather forecast. (Photo credit: screenshot from weather.com)

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Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE

IND vs PAK preview: It's Rohit, Gill & Kohli vs Pak's pace trio

Virat Kohli won't mind an encore of that magical moment against Haris Rauf while Rohit Sharma would be ready with his answers for Shaheen Shah Afridi's banana inswingers in India's 'battle royale' against Pakistan, which will be more than just a World Cup dress rehearsal.
 

The Asia Cup has returned to the 50-over format to facilitate an ideal match preparation for five of the six participating teams but for organisers and the fans India versus Pakistan is not just another game, it is 'The Match'.

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India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023. Photo: PTI

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Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan LIVE

In today's match of Asia Cup 2023, India will play against Pakistan at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. We are here to provide all the live updates from India vs Pakistan match from toss onwards. 

Before the toss, you will get to know how both teams have prepared for the high-octane clash.

Stay tuned for the live coverage.