India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 is a match the whole world is waiting for. And why wouldn’t that be?
This is the mother of all cricketing clashes.
India and Pakistan are two of the biggest arch-rivals, and looking at their political histories, this match is not going to be just any other ordinary Asia Cup match for sure.
We take a look at all the aspects of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match including the schedule, the squads that have been announced, and the all-important match dates.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
Earlier, India would have traveled to Pakistan to play in the Asia Cup, but after the BCCI refused to tour the country, Sri Lanka came in as the second host.
- The match will take place on September 2.
- The Venue will be the Pallekele International Stadium.
The temperature would have surely risen had the match been played in Pakistan, but even in Sri Lanka, you are bound to expect an outflow of fans who will be desperate to watch India vs Pakistan.
If these two teams qualify, then they will again meet each other in Colombo and can also meet in the final, which means India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 can happen three times.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Teams
Among both teams, only Pakistan has named its squad. However, we expect the BCCI to release the squad for the vs Asia Cup 2023 match very soon.
We have listed below the Pakistan squad and the probable India squad.
India Squad:
Although we have yet to get the actual squad, we are sure that Rohit Sharma will lead the squad with Hardik Pandya as his deputy.
Here’s the probable India squad:
Squad (Probable): Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.
The team is expected to have Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami in the bowling attack.
Pakistan Squad:
On the other hand, Pakistan has released their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in 2023. Here’s their full squad.
Squad: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi.
The team will be led by Babar Azam, with names like Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi also among those who will be present.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Date
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match will be played on September 2 at the Pallekele International Stadium.
If both teams qualify for the next stage of the tournament, then on September 10, you can have one more India vs Pakistan clash.
Furthermore, if both teams qualify for the final, then the archrivals will clash again on the day of the final (September 17).
Final Thoughts
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match could have been played in Lahore had the BCCI not refused to send its team to Pakistan.
It was at this juncture, that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also escalated the matter, saying that they wouldn’t send their team for the ODI World Cup in India.
Nevertheless, as things stand, the issue remains sorted, and the India vs Pakistan match will happen for sure.
The teams might meet multiple times in the Asia Cup, and then they can also meet again at the .
This is certainly a mouth-watering prospect for Indian cricket fans. Stay tuned for more updates.
FAQ
1. When is India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Match?
The match is going to be played on September 2.
2. Where Will the Match be Played?
The match will be played in Pallekele.
3. Who Will Captain India Against Pakistan?
Rohit Sharma will lead the team.
