IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Super fours Detailed Stats: Can India defeat Pakistan in Super fours despite rainy conditions?

According to the latest news, a reserve day has been specially announced for the upcoming Super Fours match of IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023.  The upcoming match on 10th September 2023 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo creates excitement among many fans to watch the tough-fighting contest between both teams. This is the first time in the history of the Asia Cup that a reserve day is being announced in the Super-four stages of the tournament apart from the final match. 

The current weather forecast for Colombo(Sri Lanka) is disappointing for fans, as it indicates a higher probability of rainfall on 10th September 2023(Sunday).

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has decided to come up with an alternative to plan a reserve day that takes place on 11th September 2023(Monday), at the same venue if extreme rainfall is observed on the particular match day. 

Previously, the group-stage matches between India and Pakistan were canceled before the start of the 2nd innings due to extreme rains, which greatly disappointed fans.

Recently, certain rumors were spread that the upcoming IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours match would be shifted from Colombo to Hambantota. However, ACC has cleared the rumors by stating that there would be no changes in the venue to avoid confusion and lack of accommodation for players. Instead, a reserve day was the only alternative option to implement in the important stages of this tournament.

Many fans spend their valuable time and money to break free from their busy schedule and rejuvenate themselves by watching matches in the stadium. It would have been unfair if ACC had not offered the option of organizing a reserve day for this particular match. A reserve day can provide fairness to the time and money spent by the audience rather than declaring an inconclusive result.  

It would be intriguing to know the winner of the challenging match between India and Pakistan, without any interruptions or reduced overs.

Simultaneously, many common queries are asked by cricket fans regarding this match such as:

1. Can India win against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 Super fours match?
2. A number of times India won against Pakistan in the Asia Cup since 1984?
3. Will there be any change in the playing XI of both teams compared to the group stage match of IND vs. PAK Asia Cup 2023?
4. Is there any possibility of including Suryakumar Yadav a part of the playing XI in the upcoming match?
5. How can the pitch conditions vary according to the change in weather conditions?
6. Will the toss session play a crucial role in determining the probable winner of the match?
7. What can be the probable playing XI for the IND vs. PAK Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours match?
8. Can we expect a high-scoring game that thrills the audience and players to a great extent?
9. Will the points table for the Super Fours stages undergo any changes based on the outcome of the IND vs. PAK Asia Cup 2023 match?
10. Can the Indian opening batsmen perform well against Pakistan by understanding their errors from their previous game?

The answers to the above questions will be discussed in detail…

IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023: Head-to-Head Stats of IND vs. PAK in Asia Cup

IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023: Scrutinized Facts to be discussed about Head-to-Head stats of the tournament

After catching the above stats of IND vs. PAK in the Asia Cup since 1984, here are the subsequent realities to be discussed with all cricket fans who are excited to watch the blockbuster competition between both teams:

1. India and Pakistan have faced each other 17 times in the Asia Cup tournament, out of which India won 9 times and Pakistan won 6 times. An inconclusive result was declared 2 times in the years 1997 and 2023.
2. A “NO RESULT” outcome for IND vs. PAK in the Asia Cup occurred at the same venue in the years 1997 and 2023 in the same zone- Sri Lanka, but in different venues- Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. 
3. India and Pakistan have played 2 matches against each other at Colombo in 1997 and 2004. Out of 2 matches, Pakistan won against India by 54 runs whereas the other match was concluded with a “NO RESULT” outcome.
4. Out of 74 ODI matches of IND vs. PAK overall, India won 55 matches whereas Pakistan won a majority of 73 matches including a “NO RESULT” outcome for 4 times.
5. During the Asia Cup tournament, India and Pakistan faced each other 4 times in Sri Lanka,  specifically in the years 1997,2004, 2010, and 2023. Out of these games, Pakistan emerged victorious
6. India and Pakistan have played 4 times in Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup Tournament. Out of these, Pakistan clinched a win against India in 2004 at Colombo whereas India triumphed in a match against Pakistan in 2010 at Dambulla. Also, the other two matches between India and Pakistan in this tournament were declared as “NO RESULT” in 1997 and 2023.

IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023: Answers to the Commonly Asked Question By Cricket Fans

1. India has a significant winning record against Pakistan in international tournament matches such as the Asia Cup, T20 World Cup, ICC World Cup, and Champions Trophy.
2. India has a higher chance of winning against Pakistan in the upcoming match with a record of Wins-9, Loss-6, and NO RESULT-2 in the Asia Cup tournament as shown in the above stats.
3. There can be higher chances of changes in the playing XI for both teams to give their best performance:
4. There are higher chances of Surya Kumar Yadav being included in the Playing XI to provide additional backup to the Indian team’s batting line-up.
5. The pitch conditions at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo can be favorable for teams batting first at this venue. Due to the weather conditions, the pitch gradually slows down making it a tough time for batsmen during the 2nd innings.
6. The team winning the toss and batting first has a higher probability of winning the match at this venue. According to the previous stats, teams batting second were unsuccessful in chasing targets against their opposition.

   

7. The probable playing XI for both teams includes:INDIAN Team Probable Playing XI: IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours
   
   

   S.No	Player
   1.	Rohit Sharma (C)
   2.	Shubman Gill
   3.	Virat Kohli
   4.	Surya Kumar Yadav
   5.	Ishan Kishan (Wk)
   6.	Hardik Pandya (VC)
   7.	Ravindra Jadeja
   8.	Kuldeep Yadav
   9.	Mohammed Shami
   10.	Mohammed Siraj
   11.	Axar Patel

   
   PAKISTAN Team Probable Playing XI: IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours

   S.No	Player
   1.	Fakhar Zaman
   2.	Imam-Ul-Haq
   3.	Babar Azam (C)
   4.	Mohammad Rizwan(Wk)
   5.	Agha Salman
   6.	Iftikhar Ahmed
   7.	Shadab Khan
   8.	Mohammad Nawaz
   9.	Shaheen Afridi
   10.	Naseem Shah
   11.	Haris Rauf

8. A high-scoring game cannot be expected at this venue as the average score at this venue is 260 runs in 1st innings. A batsman can score high only if a steady innings is being played rather than opting to look for fierce shots.
9. India will reach on top of the points table if they win against Pakistan. On the other side, a win for Pakistan will increase their chances of reaching the finals by remaining at the top of the points table. If severe rains continue at this venue on the reserve day, then a  “NO RESULT” outcome will be declared which ensures that Pakistan still remains at the top of the points table.
10. Indian opening batsmen Rohit Sharma ( 11 runs from 22 balls) and Shubman Gill ( 10 runs from 32 balls) were not up to their best performance in the first game of this tournament against Pakistan.
    However, their performance in the next match against Nepal was outstanding as Rohit Sharma (74 runs from 59 balls- 6 fours and 5 sixes) and Shubman Gill ( 67 runs from 62 balls- 8 fours and 1 six) helped India win by 10 wickets and their brilliant performance can be continued in the upcoming match against Pakistan.
11. The pitch conditions during 2nd innings have favored spin bowlers at this venue by helping them grab quick wickets, which is completely the opposite scenario during the 1st innings.

To entertain the audience, the ACC has ensured that a complete 50-over game will be played by both teams rather than reduced overs to determine the full-fledged outcome of the IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours match.

Can India defeat Pakistan by overcoming the harsh weather conditions by giving their best performance? 

In what ways Team India can give a perfect reply to PCB(Pakistan Cricket Board) Chief “Najam Sethi”, who has challenged that the Indian cricket team is afraid of losing to Pakistan? 

Which Team will bat first after winning the toss- “India or Pakistan”?

Is it possible to achieve a conclusive result on the match today or will it be rescheduled to the reserve day?

The answer to the above interesting questions will be known in the Super Fours match of IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023, on 10th September 2023 at 3:00 pm (Local Time) / 09:30 am (GMT) at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo…