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India, Pakistan Far From Being 'Dream Teams' Going Into World Cup: Ex-Captain Gives Grim Reasoning

Asia Cup 2023 will kick-start from August 30 with co-hosts Pakistan squaring off Nepal in the opening match in Multan. The mouth-watering clash between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be played on September 2 in Kandy. Both teams will aim to put their best foot forward in order to prepare for the ODI World Cup, which will be held in October in India. As the continental tournament is just around the corner, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has come up with some key pointers about Team and the Babar Azam-led side.

Watch: Pakistan's Shadab Khan Left Stunned As Afghanistan Star Runs Him Out At Non-Striker's End

The second ODI between Pakistan and Afghanistan went down to the wire in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, on Thursday. At the end Pakistan prevailed by one wicket to take an un assailable 2-0 led in the three-match series but not before there was enough drama on the field. Chasing a target of 301, Pakistan reached the target in 49.5 overs in a tense chase. With Pakistan needing 11 off six balls, the game saw a contentious moment when bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi of Afghanistan showed extreme game awareness.

"Don't Pick Him If...": India Great's Swipe At Selectors For KL Rahul's Asia Cup Inclusion

The most-awaited squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced on Monday with Rohit Sharma leading the pack, along with all-rounder Hardik Pandya appointed as the vice-captain. The series will also be special it will mark the return of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who were out due to their respective injuries. However, during the announcement of the squad, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that the 31-year-old batter has picked up another niggle and is unlikely to play the first match against Pakistan on September 2.

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Live Score: Afghanistan Look To Bounce Back vs Pakistan

AFG vs PAK, 2nd ODI Live: Afghanistan look to bounce back as they take on Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series in Hambantota. Pakistan, who took a 1-0 lead in the series on Tuesday, once again showed why they are force to reckon with the ball. After being bowled out for a paltry total of 201, Pakistan rolled over Afghanistan on 59, with Haris Rauf taking a five-wicket haul. Shaheen Afridi had done the initial damage, striking twice in the first over. (Live Scorecard)

Pakistan Cricket Team Captain Babar Azam Equals Imran Khan's Unwanted 'Duck' Record Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023

Pakistan kick-started their preparations for the upcoming Asia Cup on a winning note as they thrashed Afghanistan by 142 runs in the first ODI on Tuesday. The Babar Azam-led side has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after they bundled out Afghanistan for just 59 in the chase of 202. Despite ending up on the winning side, this match turned out to be a nightmare for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, as he was dismissed for a duck and registered an unwanted record as a captain.

On Photo With Anushka Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav Royally Trolls Virat Kohli's 'Running Technique'

Virat Kohli will be the one to watch out for in the coming two months as India embark upon a series of important tournaments starting with the Asia Cup 2023 and then the World Cup 2023. If India are to do well in the marquee events, a lot would hinge on how Kohli's bat performs. The former Indian cricket team captain is currently enjoying a brief break from the game. He last featured in the India-West Indies ODI series and will next be seen in action in the match against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 at the Asia Cup 2023.

Haris Rauf Leads Pakistan's Rout Of Afghanistan In First ODI

Fiery pacer Haris Rauf led a pace assault on Afghanistan with a career-best five-wicket haul to give Pakistan a thumping 142-run victory in the first ODI in Sri Lanka's Hambantota on Tuesday. Rauf's shattering 5-18 in 6.2 overs forced Afghanistan to their second-lowest ODI totals of 59 in a staggering 19.2 overs after Pakistan were bowled out for 201 in 47.1 overs. The victory gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series -- the first bilateral between the two nations -- with the remaining matches in Colombo on Thursday and Saturday.

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI, Live Score: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman Depart As Pakistan Go 2 Down Early vs Afghanistan

AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI Live: Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in the first ODI in Hambantota. Mohammad Nawaz misses out for Pakistan as Usama Mir gets the nod ahead in the playing XI. For Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad returns to the side. This is the first bilateral series between the two teams and comes as preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup tournaments. The remaining two matches are in Colombo on Thursday and Saturday. (Live Scorecard)

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India, Pakistan Far From Being 'Dream Teams' Going Into World Cup: Ex-Captain Gives Grim Reasoning

Watch: Pakistan's Shadab Khan Left Stunned As Afghanistan Star Runs Him Out At Non-Striker's End

"Don't Pick Him If...": India Great's Swipe At Selectors For KL Rahul's Asia Cup Inclusion

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Live Score: Afghanistan Look To Bounce Back vs Pakistan

Pakistan Cricket Team Captain Babar Azam Equals Imran Khan's Unwanted 'Duck' Record Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023

On Photo With Anushka Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav Royally Trolls Virat Kohli's 'Running Technique'

Haris Rauf Leads Pakistan's Rout Of Afghanistan In First ODI

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI, Live Score: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman Depart As Pakistan Go 2 Down Early vs Afghanistan