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Pakistan has revealed their starting lineup for the highly-anticipated match against India in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2023.
Pakistan announce playing XI against India: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed the same team for the India match on X, formerly known as Twitter, after India humiliated Nepal by 238 runs in the Asia Cup 2023 opener.
Pakistan’s starting eleven includes Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf in addition to captain Babar Azam and Shadab Khan, who serves as Azam’s backup.
The two teams’ first ODI matchup since the 2019 World Cup, where the Men in Blue won, will take place during the group stage of the 2023 Asia Cup between Pakistan and India.
However, rain may spoil the eagerly awaited Asia Cup 2023 match, casting uncertainty over cricket fans’ plans to watch the high-octane match on Saturday.
On Saturday, September 2, there is a very high probability of showers in Kandy, up to 80%, according to BBC Weather.
The BBC weather forecasting team expects severe and persistent rain for the entire day on Saturday, potentially leading to the postponement of the anticipated showdown between bitter rivals.
Since there is no designated day for the game in the event of inclement weather, the teams will share the points.
Strong gusts are predict during the game, which could affect the atmosphere and playing conditions, notably.
Additionally, throughout the game, the temperature will be between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius.
“If the high-stakes match between the two nations is postponed on Saturday, Pakistan and India may advance to the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s, and cricket fans might witness the fiercest rivalry in the sport once more.”
Arch-rivals Group A includes Nepal, India, and Pakistan, while Group B includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and the reigning champions Sri Lanka.