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A Thrilling Face-off: India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours Preview & Betting Tips
Predict the match outcome, line-ups, Head-to-Head stats, and so much more!
Crunch Time: India and Pakistan Meet Again in Colombo
Come this Sunday, the cricket world will have its eyes set on R.Premadasa Stadium as the titans of the sport, India and Pakistan, square off in the Super Fours of Asia Cup 2023. Both teams have been on fire recently—Pakistan with three back-to-back ODI wins, and India just demolishing their opposition. The showdown kicks off at 15:00 local time in Colombo.
Teams’ Recent Form: A Quick Snapshot
While Pakistan seems to have hit their stride, boasting wins by 59, 238, and 7 wickets in their last few ODIs, India, though not at their best, managed to clean sweep Nepal with a 10-wicket win. Essentially, both teams have the momentum, but India perhaps holds a slight edge with its depth.
Catch The Action: Live Stream and Broadcast Info
- TV Channels: The match will air on Star Sports, TNT Sports, PTV, Fox Sports, and Sky Sports.
- Live Stream: Stream it live on Disney+ Hotstar, the TNT App, and FOXTel.
Toss Prediction: Choose Wisely, Captains!
With Colombo’s weather and pitch conditions unlikely to offer much variation as the game progresses, both skippers would be wise to opt for fielding firs
Pitch Report: Spinner’s Paradise
Unlike the batsmen-friendly track in Lahore, the Colombo wicket is a spinner’s haven, offering lower bounce and plenty of turn.
Weather Forecast: Will Rain Play Spoilsport?
The Colombo weather is expected to be hot and humid, with a looming threat of thunderstorms disrupting the play.
Who’s Taking This One Home?
These two juggernauts don’t leave much room for error. While Pakistan has the firepower, India boasts a batting lineup that’s tough to beat. My money’s on India for this one.
Players To Watch: Batting Titans and Bowling Maestros
- Pakistan’s Top Batsmen: Look out for Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Imam-ul-Haq. Babar Azam is particularly lethal, averaging nearly 60 in ODIs.
- India’s Batting Line-up: The trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill can turn any game on its head. Sharma is only 78 runs shy of the 10,000-run mark in ODIs.
- Pakistan’s Bowling Prowess: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah are not to be messed with. Rauf leads the wicket-taking charts in this Asia Cup.
- India’s Bowling Arsenal: Jasprit Bumrah returns, and with Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja, forms a trio that can be lethal on the Colombo pitch.
Expert Tips and Predictions:
- Babar Azam: Likely to be Pakistan’s top scorer.
- Haris Rauf: Strong bet for Pakistan’s top wicket-taker.
- Shubman Gill: Averaging over 63 in ODIs this year, he’s a safe bet for India’s top scorer.
- Jasprit Bumrah: The speedy bowler is primed to be India’s top wicket-taker.
Final Words
Given the talent on both sides, it promises to be a nail-biter. But considering India’s strong batting and spin attack, they have a slight advantage. So, for those looking to make some educated bets, India looks like a good pick to me.
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India Squad
Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav
Pakistan Squad
Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usama Mir
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England Squad
Jos Buttler † (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Broo, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, Luke Wood
New Zealand Squad
Tim Southee (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Cole McConchie, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
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Saint Lucia Kings Squad
Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, McKenny Clarke, Sadrack Descarte, Faf du Plessis, Matthew Forde, Peter Hatzoglou, Alzarri Joseph, Leonardo Julien, Jair McAllister, Kimani Melius, Khary Pierre, Roshon Primus, Jeavor Royal, Sikandar Raza, Chris Sole
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