IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023:
In the Super 4 round of Asia Cup 2023, today, on Sunday, India and Pakistan’s teams will face each other at Colombo. Pakistan’s team is in excellent form, with their recent victory against Bangladesh by seven wickets boosting their confidence. On the other hand, the Indian team defeated Nepal by ten wickets. Both teams are determined to continue their winning streak. The return of Jasprit Bumrah strengthens the Indian team.
IND vs PAK Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka usually favors bowlers, especially spinners. Scoring runs for batsmen on this pitch can be challenging, although once set, batsmen can accumulate a good score. Rain could be a game-changer as it may favor fast bowlers due to moisture in the air.
As the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, making run-scoring difficult. Thus far, 155 one-day matches have been played on this pitch. Teams batting first have won 84 of these matches, while chasing teams have won 61. The team winning the toss is likely to prefer batting first here.
Last 5 ODI Stats
Spinners took 51 wickets out of 83 and Pacers took 32 wickets.
Avg. Runs Last 5 ODI is 214
The return of Jasprit Bumrah:
The return of Jasprit Bumrah to the team adds significant strength. There are high expectations from Jasprit Bumrah for an outstanding bowling performance in the Super 4 round against Pakistan. Apart from Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj or Mohammed Shami might also be key bowlers for the Indian team. Mohammed Siraj had taken three wickets against Nepal, and Mohammed Shami’s economical bowling was impressive.
Ishan Kishan or KL Rahul – Who Will Secure a Place in the Playing XI:
After KL Rahul’s return, Sanju Samson has returned home. Now, it remains to be seen whether KL Rahul gets a place in the playing XI, possibly replacing Ishan Kishan. KL Rahul is fully fit, and he may be included in the playing XI against Pakistan. In the previous match against Pakistan, Ishan Kishan played a brilliant inning, scoring 82 runs. It will be interesting to see which of these two players makes it into the playing XI.
