India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023 - "If Pakistan Can Expose Virat Kohli...": World Cup Winner On Where The Contest Will Be Won

31.08.2023 - 03:25 sports.ndtv.com

The cricket world is waiting with baited breath for the mega India vs Pakistan coach at the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka on Saturday.

The match will be a closely watched affair as will be the individual performance Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma ahead of the Cricket World Cup.

The performance in the Asia Cup 2023 will be a great indicator of where the form of the players lie ahead of the Cricket World Cup.

Brad Hogg, former Cricket World Cup-winning Australian leg spinner, believes the contest between Shaheen Shah Afridi and the Indian cricket team top order will decide the fate of the marquee India vs Pakistan clash.

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Virat Kohli, apart from being a great cricketer, is an entertainer to the core. His screen presence during commercials show his capabilities in that sphere. He is also known to be a great dancer. Often he has been seen dancing with his teammates off the field. During the IPL 2023, Kohli could be seen dancing to the tunes of 'Pathaan'. On Monday, he showed his prowess in dancing to Nepalis songs too.

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast?

Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming:Team India will be squaring off against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Monday in Pallekele. Coming off a washout, India would hope they only have greenhorns Nepal to tackle and not rain as the heavyweights eye a berth in the Super Four of the Asia Cup. From Group A, Pakistan have already qualified to the Super Four with 3 points, and India have one point from the washed-out game against their arch-rivals on Saturday. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be missing out on the services of their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has flown back to Mumbai as his wife gave birth to a baby boy.

India vs Pakistan: Updated Asia Cup 2023 Points Table After Match Abandoned Due To Rain

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match in Pallekele was called off due to rain on Saturday. The Babar Azam-led side could not start its chase as rain eventually forced the match to be abandoned. India were bowled out for 266 runs after opting to bat first as Shaheen Afridi registered a four-wicket haul (4 for 35). The left-arm pacer kept the Indian team at bay despite fifties from Hardik Pandya (87) and Ishan Kishan (82). India were 66 for 4 at one stage but a 138-run partnership between Hardik and Kishan brought them back in the game. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf picked three wickets each, denting India's progress towards the end.

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: "You Are Gone...": Pakistan Great's Blunt Take On Virat Kohli's Dismissal

Virat Kohli failed to score big as he was dismissed for just 4 during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The star India batter made a confident start to his innings with a boundary but ended up edging a delivery from Shaheen Afridi onto his stumps. It was a massive wicket for Pakistan who were also able to dismiss India skipper Rohit Sharma cheaply. Legendary Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis was on commentary when Kohli was dismissed and he came up with a pointed reaction to the star batter's early dismissal.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Bamboozled By Shaheen Afridi During India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Clash

Shaheen Afridi produced a brilliant delivery to dismiss Rohit Sharma during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. On the final ball of the fifth over, Shaheen came up with an in-swinging delivery that was able to pierce through Rohit's defense. The Pakistan fast bowler bowled two out-swingers before bringing the ball inside leaving the Indian cricket team skipper completely beaten. It was a big wicket for Pakistan as Rohit was dismissed for 11 off 22 deliveries just few balls after high-profile match resumed after a slight rain delay.

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: "Not In Our Hands..." - Babar Azam Left Disappointed With Toss Outcome Against India

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat during the Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Rohit's Pakistan counterpart - Babar Azam - was left disappointed at the outcome as he would have opted to bat as well but made it clear that they will do their best to make the most of the situation. Pakistan made no changes to their playing XI which comprehensively defeated Nepal in the first match of the competition. (India vs Pakistan, Live Updates)