IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Match 3 of the Asia Cup 2023 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for India vs Pakistan Dream11 Team

The mother of all battles between India and Pakistan is all set to ensue during the third match of the 2023 Asia Cup scheduled for September 2. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will host this blockbuster match. This will be the first encounter between two sides in 50-over cricket since the 2019 World Cup clash which saw India clinch a landslide victory of 89 runs.

India have blown hot and cold in their past 5 ODI fixtures. They first lost the second ODI series against Australia at home since 2019 and later lost just one game against West Indies in a 3-match ODI series. India has only been able to register 2 wins in their last 5 games. Pakistan on the other hand, are riding high on confidence after completing a 3-0 whitewash against Afghanistan. Besides, they also castled the Black Caps at home by a convincing margin of 4-1. Moreover, Pakistan started their Asia Cup with a solid performance against Nepal on Wednesday.

As we build up to this mouthwatering IND vs PAK Dream11 clash, we bring you everything that you need to know about the 3rd match of the 2023 Asia Cup between two powerful cricketing giants.

India vs Pakistan, Match 3 of Asia Cup 2023
2 September, 3:00 PM IST
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka

IND vs PAK Preview

India and Pakistan have run into each other on numerous occasions in ODI cricket. The two arch-rivals have played a staggering total of 132 matches out of which 73 have been won by Pakistan. However, by looking at their track record in the Asia Cup, India holds a slight edge over their arch-rivals, having won 7 out of the 13 games, with Pakistan having won five

Form Guide

India: WLWLL
Pakistan: WWWWL

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Pallekele Cricket Stadium is considered ideal for batting. The surface doesn’t offer much assistance to pacers which makes stroke making a very rewarding experience. It is easier for batsmen to find their rhythm and score big runs once they settle in. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to grip and becomes more favorable for spinners. The average 1st innings total is 256 while the teams chasing have won more games (18) than the teams batting first (14).

Last result at the venue

Match: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka
Afghanistan: 313/8 in 50 overs
Sri Lanka: 314/6 in 49.4 overs

Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets.

IND Playing 11

1. Rohit Sharma
2. Shubman Gill
3. Virat Kohli
4. Ishan Kishan
5. Suryakumar Yadav
6. Shreyas Iyer
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Hardik Pandya
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Jasprit Bumrah
11. Mohammed Siraj

India Team News

• KL Rahul is recovering from an injury and will not take part in the first two games of the Asia Cup.

Rohit Sharma’s Record against Pakistan

Virat Kohli’s Record against Pakistan

PAK Playing 11

1. Fakhar Zaman
2. Imam Ul Haq
3. Babar Azam
4. Mohammad Rizwan
5. Agha Salman
6. Iftikhar Ahmed
7. Shadab Khan
8. Mohammad Nawaz
9. Shaheen Shah Afridi
10. Haris Rauf
11. Naseem Shah

Pakistan Team News

• No major news updates have so far emerged from the Pakistan camp and we expect them to proceed with an unchanged playing Xl.

Fakhar Zaman’s Record against India

Shadab Khan’s Record in ODI

Who will win today’s match between India vs Pakistan

The contest between India and Pakistan is about to be a nail-biting one. Both teams will look to fight each other to the teeth. In such a scenario, it is hard to predict an obvious winner. But given India’s track against Pakistan ODI cricket in recent times, our win predictor tilts slightly in favor of the Men in Blue. India have dominated Pakistan in the last 5 ODI matches by a margin of 4-1 and hence our win predictor suggests that India may emerge on top in the upcoming game.

IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounder: Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

Who are the Best Captain Options for IND vs PAK Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Fakhar Zaman, Virat Kohli

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi

What are IND vs PAK Fantasy Tips?

• Imam has carried his impressive form from the recently concluded ODI series against Afghanistan and is likely to perform even better in the upcoming game despite his rare dismal performance in their opening game against Nepal.
• Rohit Sharma is the highest Indian run-getter against Pakistan in ODI cricket. He enjoyed a splendid record against the Men in Green in ODI cricket.
• Shadab Khan and Ravindra Jadeja are highly capable spin-bowling all-rounders. They can bat in the middle order and can be very lethal with the ball. They can be your go-to options if you are looking for any capable spin-bowling all-rounder options.
• Iftikhar Ahmed can be your explosive pinch-hitting option. He smashed his way to a record-breaking 109 (71) which obliterated the fragile bowling lineup of Nepal.

Where to watch IND vs PAK live?

Telecast: Star Sports

Live Streaming: Fancode app and website