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PAK vs IND, Asia Cup 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 3rd Match (Source: Twitter)
Asia Cup 2023 is picking up pace and the biggest rivalry of the cricketing world, India (IND) vs Pakistan (PAK) is here to catalyse the growing excitement of the fans. Pakistan will be facing their arch-rivals in the third match of the Asia Cup 2023 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Palleke, Sri Lanka on September 2, Saturday. The match will be scheduled for 3:00 PM IST. However, before the match goes live, here is a glimpse at the top player picks, the important player stats, the prime player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the game.
India is coming into this game after winning the ODI series against West Indies by a 2-1 margin. A few of the important players are making a comeback into the ODI scenario for India in this tournament. Players like Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah will be key to India's plan for the ODI World Cup 2023 and they would like to give them some game time here. Iyer and Bumrah are expected to be in action from the match against Pakistan, however, KL is still carrying a niggle and will not be available for selection for the first two matches of the tournament.
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Pakistan have announced themselves with a strong performance in the opening clash of the tournament. They put on a clinical performance and decimated Nepal in the first match. Skipper Babar Azam will be very happy with the team's all round show, besides soaring high on confidence after his excellent knock. The team management will hope that they keep on repeating the performance from the previous game and even more so in pressure games like the one ahead of them.
Altogether the stage is set for an exciting match, promising the exhibition of the highest class of cricketing abilities.
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PAK vs IND, Team Form Guide
PAK: W-W-W-L-W
IND: W-L-W-L-L
PAK vs IND, Match 3: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Pallekele will be overall good for batting, but will not allow free stroke playing. The batters who are ready to spend some time and grind out in the middle will be rewarded on this wicket. The toss winner might look to bat first in this game, as the wicket might slow down with the progress of the match and the spinners might take a heavy toll in the second innings.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium ODI Stats and Records
Matches: 33
Sri Lanka Won: 15
Batting First Won: 14
Fielding First Won: 18
No Result: 1
Highest Total: 363/7 by South Africa vs Sri Lanka in 2018
Lowest Total (Full game): 191 All Out by Sri Lanka vs Australia in 2011
PAK vs IND, Match 3: Top Player Picks
Rohit Sharma (IND)
- The Indian skipper has a great record against Pakistan in ODIs. In the 16 matches that he has played against the opponent, Sharma has scored 720 runs at an average of 51.42 with two centuries.
- Rohit Sharma enjoys batting at Pallekele International Stadium. He has scored 182 runs at this ground in three matches at an average of 91.00.
Virat Kohli (IND)
- The Indian stalwart enjoys batting against Pakistan. Indian cricket fans will never forget the iconic 183-run knock that Kohli played against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2012. In the 13 matches he has played against them, Kohli has scored 536 runs at an average of 48.73.
- Kohli also has a good record in Sri Lanka. He has played 23 matches in this country and has scored 899 runs in them at an average of 47.32.
Babar Azam (PAK)
- Though Babar Azam's record against India is not that impressive, the way he has announced himself in the Asia Cup, he will surely be a must-pick for this match.
Shaheen Afridi (PAK)
- Shaheen Afridi has played just one ODI against India but his bowling figures were not that impressive in that match. But we have seen in the T20I format how Afridi has been a big threat to the Indian top-order. Besides, he has found great rhythm in the first match against Nepal and that makes him a great choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
PAK vs IND, Match 3: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If India Bats First | Rohit Sharma | Kuldeep Yadav |
| If Pakistan Bats First | Babar Azam | Virat Kohli |
PAK vs IND, Match 3: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Both teams will be eager to win this match. While India will be looking for redemption from their defeat in the Super Four of Asia Cup 2022, Pakistan will try to maintain the momentum they have got after the convincing display in the first match. It is expected to be a very competitive game and hence a balanced selection will be the wisest way to go in the fantasy contests of the match.
PAK vs IND, Match 3: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-captain: Kuldeep Yadav
India: 6 Players; Pakistan: 5 Players
PAK vs IND, Match 3: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Babar Azam
India: 6 Players; Pakistan: 5 Players
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