India vs pakistan Asia Cup 2023, Date, Squad, Predicted Playing XIs, Live Streaming Details: The 16th edition of the Asia Cup is set to be hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka this year. While the detailed fixtures are yet to be released by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the tournament is scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 17.
A total of 13 matches will be played among six participating teams. Pakistan will host four matches, while Sri Lanka will host the remaining nine. The defending champions of the Asia Cup are Team Sri Lanka.
The participating teams in the tournament include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. This will be Nepal’s first-ever participation in the Asia Cup. The competition will feature two groups, each consisting of three teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four stage.
According to a report by Cricbuzz, India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group, which is expected to add to the excitement and anticipation surrounding their highly anticipated encounters.
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India vs Pakistan In Asia Cup Cricket History
The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan is renowned as one of the most intense battles in the world of cricket. In India, it is often referred to as the “El Clasico” of cricket. The rivalry dates back to the first edition of the Asia Cup in 1984.
In their inaugural clash in the Asia Cup 1984, India emerged victorious, defeating Pakistan by 54 runs. However, Pakistan secured their first win against India in the tournament in 1995, triumphing by a margin of 97 runs.
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According to reports, this year’s Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka on August 31st. The encounter is highly anticipated by fans on both sides, as it will reignite the intense rivalry between the two cricketing nations.
IND vs PAK Stats: Asia Cup
India holds the record for being the most successful team in the Asia Cup, having clinched the title on seven occasions.
Out of these, six titles were won in the One-Day International (ODI) format, while one was achieved in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format.
Sri Lanka follows closely with six titles to their name, while Pakistan has secured the championship twice.
The tournament has witnessed thrilling battles between these cricketing giants, making it a highly anticipated event for fans across the globe.
| Team | Number of Titles |
|---|---|
| India | 7 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 |
| Pakistan | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
Asia Cup 2023 Format
Before 2016, the Asia Cup followed the traditional 50-over format for its matches, which were played as One Day Internationals (ODIs).
However, in 2016, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a change in the format of the Asia Cup, aligning it with the upcoming international events.
This meant that the Asia Cup games would be contested in a combination of both ODIs and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
For this year’s Asia Cup, which is scheduled to take place before the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the tournament will revert to the 50-over format, featuring matches that are played as ODIs.
This decision was made in line with the format of the World Cup, which is set to begin in October 2023.
India and Pakistan Squad Asia Cup 2023, Playing XI [Predicted]
India’s 15-man squad For Asia Cup 2023:
| Batsmen | Bowlers |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | Md Shami |
| Shubman Gill | Axar Patel |
| Ishan Kishan | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Virat Kohli | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Shreyas Iyer | Jasprit Bumrah |
| KL Rahul | Shardul Thakur |
| Sanju Samson/Yashasvi Jaiswal | Mohammed Siraj |
| Hardik Pandya | Ravindra Jadeja |
playing XI of Team India For Asia Cup 2023
| Batsmen | All-Rounder | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | Hardik Pandya | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Shubman Gill | Ravindra Jadeja | Shardul Thakur |
| Virat Kohli | Mohammed Shami | |
| Y Jaiswal/Ishan Kishan (wk) | Mohammed Siraj |
Pakistan’s 15-man squad For Asia Cup 2023:
| Batsmen | All-Rounder | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam (c) | Shadab Khan | Shaheen Afridi |
| Fakhar Zaman | Mohammad Nawaz | Haris Rauf |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Naseem Shah | |
| Khushdil Shah | Mohammad Wasim Jr | |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Usama Mir | |
| Agha Salman | ||
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | ||
| Mohammad Haris |
Pakistan’s Playing XI in Asia Cup 2023:
| Batsmen | All-Rounder | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Azam | Shadab Khan | Shaheen Afridi |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Mohammad Nawaz | Haris Rauf |
| Babar Azam (C) | Naseem Shah | |
| Khushdil Shah | Mohammad Wasim Jr | |
| Agha Salman | ||
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) |
Where and How to watch India vs Pakistan Live Streaming in Asia Cup 2023?
In India, the 2023 Asia Cup will be televised live by Star Sports on various channels, Such as:
- Star Sports 1
- Star Sports 1 HD
- Star Sports 1 Hindi
- Star Sports 1 Hindi HD
- Star Sports Select 1 HD
- Star Sports Select 1
- Star Sports 2 HD
- Star Sports 2
- Star Sports Tamil.
Viewers with smartphones and laptops can watch the Asia Cup 2023 matches for free on the Disney+ Hotstar app.
In Pakistan, PTV Sports and Ten Sports will broadcast the Asia Cup 2023 live on television.
