IND vs PAK Live Score: Asia Cup 2023 Rivalry Resumes in Rainy Kandy

In a much-anticipated clash, Rohit Sharma's Team India is all set to kick off their Asia Cup 2023 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan, who currently hold the top rank in ODIs. The match is scheduled to take place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka, but weather conditions might play a pivotal role.

For India, the spotlight will be on senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both eager to make a significant impact on this grand stage. Pakistan, on the other hand, boasts a formidable lineup, with their pace trio of Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Shah Afridi leading the seam attack.

The match also marks the return of Shreyas Iyer, who is making a comeback after a lengthy injury layoff. However, the team faces a selection dilemma regarding the number four batting position.

Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, comes into the contest with a century in the previous match and will be hoping for a repeat performance against their neighbors.

• Openers: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan
• Top and middle-order: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav/Tilak Varma
• All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
• Pacers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami

India Squad for the Clash

Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma

Batting Position Dilemma for Ishan Kishan

With KL Rahul unavailable, Ishan Kishan is likely to take up wicket-keeping duties. However, the question remains: What will be his batting position? It's uncertain whether he will bat lower down the order, a position not naturally suited to him. Alternatively, he could open the innings alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, allowing Shubman Gill to occupy the number four slot. Gill has previously mentioned his experience batting at number three and four.

Senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to action after a substantial break. Although they were part of the previous ODI series against West Indies, they played just one match before opting for a brief rest.

Match Details

• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
• Toss: Scheduled at 2:30 pm IST
• Match Start: Set to begin at 3:00 pm IST
• Note: There is a potential threat of rain affecting the match, possibly causing delays.

Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting this intense clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023, hoping that weather conditions don't dampen the excitement.

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