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Asia Cup 2023

Explore insights from Pakistan skipper Babar Azam ahead of the high-voltage Asia Cup 2023 clash against India, highlighting Pakistan's potential edge and the prowess of their pacers.

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IND vs PAK: Ahead of Asia Cup clash, Babar Azam points out where Pakistan have an edge over India —'... gives us lot of edge'

The highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan Asia Cup contest turned out to be a dampener for fans as the relentless rain had a final say on the outcome of the match.

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Watch: Pakistan fan's love for Virat Kohli stuns her own countryman, says 'chacha padosi ko pyaar karna koi buri baat toh nahin hain na'; video sets internet ablaze

Former PCB Chairman Najam Sethi criticises the Asia Cup scheduling after the much-awaited India vs Pakistan match was abandoned due to rain at the Pallekele stadium on September 2, Saturday.

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IND vs PAK: Najam Sethi comes down heavily on Asia Cup scheduling after India vs Pakistan clash washed out

In an exciting Asia Cup showdown, Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi impressively took down key Indian batsmen, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The match, however, was abandoned due to rain.

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IND vs PAK: ‘Shaheen Shah Afridi staying rent free in our minds’ — Former India cricketer

The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2023 clash between India and Pakistan witnessed a dramatic top-order collapse from the Indian cricket team on Saturday, September 2.

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IND vs PAK: 'Don't think Rohit is able to read or understand Shaheen at all' — Pakistan's bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar

Zimbabwean cricket legend Heath Streak has passed away after a long battle with cancer, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. Read on for a tribute to his illustrious career.

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Asia Cup 2023: Sunil Gavaskar questions Babar Azam's bowling changes despite masterful performance

Discover how Ishan Kishan's stellar performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 broke records set by Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.

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IND vs PAK: Ishan Kishan breaks Virat Kohli's big record after scoring at a strike rate of 105

Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri lauded wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan for his remarkable performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup in Pallekele.

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'You know what I like best?' Ravi Shastri underlines most satisfying part of Ishan Kishan's knock against Pakistan

Team India captain and stylish batter, Rohit Sharma didn't have the best of outings against Pakistan during the Men in Blue's opening match of the 2023 Asia Cup.

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Watch: Furious Rohit Sharma pleads for privacy, asks cameraman to remove focus from Indian dugout; video viral

Asia Cup 2023: Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya broke a few records during their fifth-wicket partnership as they rescued India after a top-order collapse

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Asia Cup 2023, IND vs PAK: Rain plays villain in India vs Pakistan clash, Kishan-Pandya shine amidst Afridi's brilliance

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PCB has refused to adopt hybrid model for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 so far.

PCB wants to host the entirety of Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.

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Babar Azam captain of Pakistan (R) Rohit Sharma captain of India (2R) /Hardik Pandya (C) and Mohammad Rizwan during the Asia Cup Super Four match at R. Premadasa Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

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Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed former captain Azhar Ali as Head of Youth Development

PCB has appointed former captain Azhar Ali as Pakistan's Head of Youth Development

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Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Nazir breathed his last at 78.

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Former Pakistan's star with 1767 wickets and 4648 runs passes away to leave the cricketing world in grief

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Match 3, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

IND vs PAK: Ahead of Asia Cup clash, Babar Azam points out where Pakistan have an edge over India —'... gives us lot of edge'

Match Details

Asia Cup, 2023

Sat 2 September, 15:00:00 IST

India, who chose to bat

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 09

IND
119 (19.0 ov)

PAK
113/7 (20.0 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 6 runs

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 14

IND
192/3 (30.3 ov)

PAK
191 (42.5 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

Asia Cup, 2023 On Sep 10

PAK
128 (32.0 ov)

IND
356/2 (50.0 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 228 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Richard Illingworth (ENG), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Paul Wilson (AUS)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

IND vs PAK: Ahead of Asia Cup clash, Babar Azam points out where Pakistan have an edge over India —'... gives us lot of edge'

Watch: Pakistan fan's love for Virat Kohli stuns her own countryman, says 'chacha padosi ko pyaar karna koi buri baat toh nahin hain na'; video sets internet ablaze

IND vs PAK: Najam Sethi comes down heavily on Asia Cup scheduling after India vs Pakistan clash washed out

IND vs PAK: ‘Shaheen Shah Afridi staying rent free in our minds’ — Former India cricketer

IND vs PAK: 'Don't think Rohit is able to read or understand Shaheen at all' — Pakistan's bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar

Asia Cup 2023: Sunil Gavaskar questions Babar Azam's bowling changes despite masterful performance

IND vs PAK: Ishan Kishan breaks Virat Kohli's big record after scoring at a strike rate of 105

'You know what I like best?' Ravi Shastri underlines most satisfying part of Ishan Kishan's knock against Pakistan

Watch: Furious Rohit Sharma pleads for privacy, asks cameraman to remove focus from Indian dugout; video viral

Asia Cup 2023, IND vs PAK: Rain plays villain in India vs Pakistan clash, Kishan-Pandya shine amidst Afridi's brilliance

Pakistan vs India Match Stats

Match 3, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

IND vs PAK: Ahead of Asia Cup clash, Babar Azam points out where Pakistan have an edge over India —'... gives us lot of edge'

Match Details

Asia Cup, 2023

Sat 2 September, 15:00:00 IST

India, who chose to bat

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 09

IND119 (19.0 ov)

PAK113/7 (20.0 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 6 runs

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 14

IND192/3 (30.3 ov)

PAK191 (42.5 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

Asia Cup, 2023 On Sep 10

PAK128 (32.0 ov)

IND356/2 (50.0 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 228 runs

Umpires

UmpireRichard Illingworth (ENG), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Paul Wilson (AUS)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

IND vs PAK: Ahead of Asia Cup clash, Babar Azam points out where Pakistan have an edge over India —'... gives us lot of edge'

Watch: Pakistan fan's love for Virat Kohli stuns her own countryman, says 'chacha padosi ko pyaar karna koi buri baat toh nahin hain na'; video sets internet ablaze

IND vs PAK: Najam Sethi comes down heavily on Asia Cup scheduling after India vs Pakistan clash washed out

IND vs PAK: ‘Shaheen Shah Afridi staying rent free in our minds’ — Former India cricketer

IND vs PAK: 'Don't think Rohit is able to read or understand Shaheen at all' — Pakistan's bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar

Asia Cup 2023: Sunil Gavaskar questions Babar Azam's bowling changes despite masterful performance

IND vs PAK: Ishan Kishan breaks Virat Kohli's big record after scoring at a strike rate of 105

'You know what I like best?' Ravi Shastri underlines most satisfying part of Ishan Kishan's knock against Pakistan

Watch: Furious Rohit Sharma pleads for privacy, asks cameraman to remove focus from Indian dugout; video viral

Asia Cup 2023, IND vs PAK: Rain plays villain in India vs Pakistan clash, Kishan-Pandya shine amidst Afridi's brilliance

IND
119 (19.0 ov)

PAK
113/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
192/3 (30.3 ov)

PAK
191 (42.5 ov)

PAK
128 (32.0 ov)

IND
356/2 (50.0 ov)

Umpire
Richard Illingworth (ENG), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Paul Wilson (AUS)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)