The third game of the 2023 Asia Cup will be a match between Pakistan and India. Currently, Pakistan is leading in the points standings, with India in second place. Pakistan has played one game this season and won it. India’s first Asia Cup match of the year will be against Pakistan on September 2. You can watch the live score of the IND vs. PAK match.
In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the 12th match was played between India and Pakistan at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Rohit Sharma captained the Indian cricket team, while Babar Azam led the Pakistani team. Out of 132 matches played between India and Pakistan in this format, India has won 55, and Pakistan has won 73.

When India plays against Pakistan, it’s not just a game; it’s a fierce rivalry. This holds true for the Asia Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and India on September 2, 2023. Shreyas Iyer, a rising star in the Indian team, is making a highly anticipated return.
Match Details:
- Teams: Pakistan vs. India, Match 3
- Date: September 2, 2023
- Time: 03:00 PM IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka
- Live Channel: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar
This match is significant because of Shreyas Iyer’s return to the team, and players like Lokesh Rahul and Shubman Gill are also in the spotlight. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to shine in the bowling department. Cricket fans can expect an exciting and competitive encounter.
Pitch Report: The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium’s pitch is known to favor batsmen, providing them with good conditions. However, rain is expected on September 1st or 2nd, which might change the dynamics of the game, potentially favoring bowlers.
Average Match Scorecard (37 Matches):
- First Innings – 248
- Second Innings – 201
Team Comparison:
- India: Win – Loss – Win – Loss – Loss
- Pakistan: Win – Win – Win – Win – Loss
Match Updates: Unfortunately, there is a high chance that the India vs. Pakistan match for the 2023 Asia Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium may be canceled due to heavy rain. The weather in Kandy, which is close to the stadium, has been rainy for days.
Head to Head: In the 132 games played between India and Pakistan, both teams’ batsmen have accumulated the most fantasy points for their respective clubs.
Playing 11: Pakistan Dream 11:
- Fakhr Zaman
- Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket-keeper)
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Babar Azam (Captain)
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Shadab Khan
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Agha Salman
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
Indian Dream 11:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shubman Gill
- Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
- Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain)
- Shardul Thakur
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammad Siraj
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Squad Information: India (IND) Squad:
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Shardul Thakur
- Hardik Pandya
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Shreyas Iyer
- Ishan Kishan
- Prasidh Krishna
- Mohammed Siraj
- Shubman Gill
- Tilak Varma
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
Pakistan (PAK) Squad:
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Fakhar Zaman
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Babar Azam
- Usama Mir
- Agha Salman
- Saud Shakeel
- Faheem Ashraf
- Tayyab Tahir
- Abdullah Shafique
- Shadab Khan
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Mohammad Haris
- Mohammad Wasim
- Naseem Shah
Please note that the match may be affected by rain, so stay updated with the latest information.