IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Cricket Live Score & Updates

 IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Cricket Live Score & Updates

"IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Cricket Live Score and

Updates: India Sets Target of 267 Runs for Pakistan; Kishan and Pandya Shine; Shaheen Afridi Picks 4 Wickets in Kandy Showdown"

In the much-anticipated Asia Cup 2023 clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first. The cricketing world has eagerly awaited this battle, especially with Pakistan's impressive victory over Nepal in their Asia Cup opener. This match, taking place in Kandy on Saturday, September 2, marks India's first game of the campaign.

Kandy Weather Forecast for India vs. Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023

The weather forecast for Saturday predicts cloudy and humid conditions in Kandy, Sri Lanka, with a chance of showers.

Squads and Preview for India vs. Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023

Pakistan enters the match with an unchanged squad, the same 11 players who routed Nepal by 238 runs in their previous game at Multan. Pakistan, currently the ICC's No. 1 ranked ODI team, started their Asia Cup campaign impressively, with skipper Babar Azam's exceptional performance, scoring 151 off 131 balls against Nepal.

India's bowling attack will be led by the recovered Jasprit Bumrah, who will aim to dismiss Babar Azam early. In addition to Bumrah, India's bowling strength includes Mohd Shami and Mohd Siraj, supported by the versatile all-rounder Hardik Pandya. On the spin-friendly track, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav are likely to play crucial roles. India's top-order is expected to feature Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma as openers, followed by Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan. Suryakumar Yadav is likely to occupy the much-debated No. 5 spot in the batting lineup.