The 2023 version of the Asia Cup might be performed in a hybrid mannequin in Sri Lanka and Pakistan from August 30 to September 17. This yr’s competitors would be the sixteenth version of the event and might be performed within the ODI format. The earlier Asia Cup in 2022 was performed within the UAE within the T20I format and was received by Sri Lanka.
Six groups are that includes within the Asia Cup 2023, with Nepal making their debut within the event. Nepal have been positioned in Group A together with India and Pakistan, whereas Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan are in Group B. The highest two sides from every group following the conclusion of the league stage will progress to the Tremendous Fours, which might be adopted by the ultimate.
The marquee India-Pakistan conflict in Asia Cup 2023 might be held on the Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium on September 2. If the groups qualify for the Tremendous Fours, they may meet for a second time.
A possible third conflict might happen if each India and Pakistan make the ultimate to be performed on the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The Rohit-Shikhar present in opposition to Pakistan in Asia Cup 2018
There have been some unimaginable performances by Indians in opposition to the Pakistan workforce within the Asia Cup over time. One such sensible effort got here in the course of the 2018 version within the UAE in match quantity three of the Tremendous 4 spherical because the Males in Blue hammered their arch-rivals by 9 wickets.
Pakistan batted first within the match however have been held to 237/7 of their 50 overs as Group India’s bowlers got here up with a scientific bowling effort. Jasprit Bumrah (2/29), Yuzvendra Chahal (2/46), and Kuldeep Yadav (2/41) shared the spoils, whereas Babar Azam (9) was run out. Shoaib Malik top-scored for Pakistan with 78 off 90 balls, whereas Sarfaraz Ahmed contributed 44 off 66.
In reply, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have been very good, including 210 for the opening wicket in 33.3 overs. Dhawan was the dominant of the 2, clobbering 16 fours and two sixes in his 114 off 100 balls. The wonderful stand ended when Dhawan was run out.
On the different finish, skipper Rohit remained unbeaten on 111 off 119 balls, hanging seven fours and 4 sixes. Due to Rohit and Dhawan’s brilliance, India raced previous the goal in 39.3 overs.
The Rohit-Dhawan stand is fourth on the listing of highest partnerships within the Asia Cup.
