Archrivals India and Pakistan will meet today in Sri Lanka for Asia Cup 2023 One Day International, after four years.
The battle of the two is set to begin 02:30 pm Pakistan time.
The last they clashed in an ODI was in the World Cup 2019. Their last T20 match was in October 2022 which India managed to win by four wickets in a drama-filled final over.
There is good news for cricket lovers. The chances that rain will ruin the match being played in Kandy have minised.
It is going to be a tough battle.
Indian journalists have been saying that “for the first time in the recent history of India-Pakistan cricket, there is a lack of a clear frontrunner for pundits and fans to pick.”
Pakistan, the No. 1-ranked ODI team are in fine form in the 50-over format of the game, while India seems to be finally moving in the right direction after having overcome a few concerning injury issues, said India Today.
India and Pakistan have faced each other 13 times in the men’s ODI Asia Cup. India hold a slight edge over Pakistan, having won seven out of the 13 games, while Pakistan came out winner in five matches.
Pakistan also featured in all but one edition of the men’s ODI Asia Cup – 1990/91. The green team have won the tournament twice, in 2000 and in 2012 and finished runners-up in 1986 and in 2014.
Pakistan are the third-most successful side in men’s ODI Asia Cup history, having won 26 out of 45 games across editions.
Pakistan decided to field the same playing eleven against India that thrashed Nepal in the opening match of the Asia Cup. The two are set to meet on today (Saturday) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka.
