Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl in the tense Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against India on Sunday in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
After their previous match in Pallekele was cancelled due to rain, the bitter rivals want to resume their confrontation today. India was bowled out for 266 in 48.5 overs on that occasion. Pakistan, who now sit atop the points standings, were unable to start their innings due to the rain.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam stated at the toss, “As a team, we are playing well, and we are focused on this one.”
“We’ll go bowling. I believe there is some moisture, and we should make use of it. India-Pakistan is a high-intensity rivalry every time, but we’ll play each match as it comes.”
The probability of rain is up to 90%, which has spectators and fans worried about another ruined game. However, Sunday morning in Colombo was bright and sunny, according to ESPNcricinfo.
However, if weather delays the game later in the day, it will be rescheduled for Monday, the match’s reserve day.
This is a crucial game since losing in the Super 4s can push you into “must-win territory,” and since both of these teams will be up against an in-form Sri Lanka the following week, the two points up for grabs today are extremely valuable.
Due to Sri Lanka’s excellent chances of reaching the finals and the fact that India and Pakistan have never faced off in the Asia Cup finals, there is also a remote probability that today’s match will be the final India v. Pakistan matchup at the 2023 Asia Cup.
