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The most anticipated game of the month is here, as Pakistan and India lock horns in what is termed ‘The Mother of all rivalries’ by fans around the globe. The viewers and broadcasters crave an encounter between these two parties, as the emotions and viewership are unmatched whenever these two neighbouring nations lock horns.

Pakistan registered a thumping victory in the opening rubber of the Asia Cup, where they outplayed Nepal by 238 runs in Multan. After an early hiccup with the willow, Pakistan recovered nicely, thanks to magnificent centuries by Babar Azam (151) and Iftikhar Ahmed (109). The Pakistani bowlers put on a collective show, with each bowler picking up at least one wicket.

Meanwhile, India will be playing their first game of this edition’s Asia Cup. The return of their injured players will be a massive boost as they prepare for the impending World Cup. This tournament will also help them gauge their shortcomings and mend them before the global event.

For the spectators, this match is nothing less than a September treat. The emotions will run high on and off the field, and social media will explode. Get on the hype train. It’s Pakistan vs India.

Asia Cup 2023 Match 3: IND vs PAK Possible Playing XIs

Pakistan look settled.

Pakistan: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Imam-ul-Haq, 3. Babar Azam (c), 4. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 5. Agha Salman, 6. Iftikhar Ahmed, 7. Shadab Khan, 8. Mohammad Nawaz, 9. Shaheen Shah Afridi, 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Haris Rauf

KL Rahul is out of the first two matches for India. So, there is the possibility that Ishan Kishan bats in the top three, with Virat Kohli moving to number four.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. Ishan Kishan (wk), 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Kuldeep Yadav, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy tips for Asia Cup 2023 Match 3

Pakistan:

• Fakhar Zaman has 207 runs at an average of 51.75 and a strike rate of 88.46 against India in ODIs. This inclues a famous century. The southpaw has registered a string of low scores in the last few innings, but he is a quality batter. Zaman will look to regain his form and provide a blistering start to Pakistan.
• Babar Azam is amazingly consistent in the 50-over format. He is coming on the back of a mammoth 151 against Nepal in the opening game. Overall, Babar has 158 runs at an average of 31.60 and a strike rate of 75.96 in five ODI innings against India.
• Mohammad Rizwan has been among the most consistent players in Pakistan in the last few years. Rizwan was unfortunate to get run out on a score of 44 in the previous game.
• Since the start of 2022, Rizwan has scored 678 runs at an average of 45.2 in ODIs.
• Shadab Khan snared four wickets in the last game against Nepal and looked in sublime form. If the conditions suit him, Shadab can pose a major threat to the Indian batters, especially the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose expertise against the slow bowlers is on the wane. He is also a capable batter.
• Shaheen Afridi is the biggest threat to the Indian team. Afridi is known for his deadly bolts with the new ball. The Indian team has been preparing hard to counter him, but the quality of Shaheen is unmatched.
• Rohit Sharma has been dismissed 11 times in 45 innings against left-arm seam in all white-ball cricket since the start of 2022. He is averaging 23.91.

India:

• Should Rohit Sharma get through the initial threat, he can go big. He has always enjoyed batting against Pakistan and has a fantastic record against them in ODIs. In the 16 innings, Rohit has 720 runs at an average of 51.42 and a strike rate of 88.77 against the Men in Green.
• Shubman Gill has been the most consistent batter for India in ODIs this year. In 12 innings, Gill has 750 runs at an average of 68.18 and a strike rate of 109.01. This includes two fifties and three centuries.
• Virat Kohli always brings out his best game against Pakistan. He has 536 runs at an average of 48.72 and a strike rate of 96.22 in 13 innings. This includes two fifties and as many centuries.
• Hardik Pandya is an asset for India in white-ball cricket, as he provides the much-required balance to the team. Pandya has 122 runs at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 179.41 in four innings against Pakistan. He has also scalped five wickets at a strike rate of 37 against them.
• Mohammed Siraj has 43 wickets at an average of 18.95 and strike rate of 24.60 in ODIs since 2022. He has been amazing with the new ball and has provided crucial breakthroughs for his team.
• Jasprit Bumrah looked in good shape in his comeback series against Ireland. Bumrah will be leading the pack in this team and will be bowling the tough overs. Bumrah has four wickets in five innings against Pakistan.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head in ODIs: Pakistan 73, India 55, NR 4.
• Babar Azam in ODIs in 2023: 689 runs, avg. 57.41, SR 87.10 & two centuries.
• Mohammed Siraj in the powerplay since 2022: 26 wickets, avg. 16.80, SR 23.76 & ER 4.24.
• Haris Rauf needs four more wickets to complete 50 ODI dismissals.
• Shreyas Iyer at No. 4 in ODIs: 805 runs, avg. 47.35, SR 94.37 & two centuries.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Pallekele has been 276 in ODIs. The pacers have snared 51.30% of wickets here. A decent surface, with the track assisting the spinners, is expected for this game.

The pitch was on the slower side in the first innings of the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh game on Thursday. Weather could play spoilsport, as the probability of rain on Saturday is as high as 80%.

Asia Cup 2023 Match 3: IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction – Ideal team combination: 1-4-3-3

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PAK vs IND Match Prediction – Who will win?

Both – Pakistan and India – have a good set of players, and they will make it a high-quality clash. One thing is guaranteed – entertainment. However, India might win the game, especially if they chase.

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