India vs Pakistan: Why Rohit Sharma's Men Are Favourites In Asia Cup 2023 Clash

India and Pakistan share a cricketing rivalry that's arguably the 'greatest' in the sport. Over the years, India have dominated Pakistan in major events but things took a turn after Babar Azam's men secured a win in the T20 World Cup in UAE. However, as the two teams head into the Asia Cup contest, Rohit Sharma's men are being seen as the favourites, at least statistically. With the game taking place at a neutral venue (Sri Lanka), the Indian team can really fancy their chances of coming out on top despite the world-class line-up that their neighbours have at their disposal.

A statistical look at India vs Pakistan showdown:

Pakistan have already begun the Asia Cup 2023 journey on a strong note, with skipper Babar Azam scoring over 150 runs in his team's triumph against Nepal. The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, will be beginning its campaign against their arch-rivals Pakistan.

The Pakistan team hasn't traditionally done as well against India in this tournament but with the likes of Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, etc. they do have what it takes to go all the way in the tournament.

For the Indian team, the lack of clarity over the batting composition remains the biggest worry.