Scheduled to take place on September 2 at the Pallekele International Stadium in Sri Lanka, this match will mark the first India vs Pakistan encounter of the year.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam recently shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 clash between his team and India. This marquee contest has captured the attention of the entire cricketing fraternity, eagerly awaiting the showdown.
Scheduled to take place on September 2 at the Pallekele International Stadium in Sri Lanka, this match will mark the first India vs Pakistan encounter of the year. The last time these arch-rivals faced off was during the ICC T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in October 2022. In that thrilling contest, India emerged victorious, defeating Pakistan by 4 wickets, thanks to Virat Kohli's masterclass.
Babar Azam expressed his views on the longstanding rivalry between the two teams, acknowledging how fans yearn for more frequent clashes between cricket's biggest adversaries. Unfortunately, due to the dispute between the two nations since the 1947 partition, these encounters have been few and far between, leaving fans craving for more.
"It has always been an intriguing rivalry, the whole world watches and enjoys it. Good quality cricket is played in India-Pakistan games, it is also very competitive.
"Fans really miss India-Pakistan games that's why Players from both teams try to give their best and come out on top," Babar told Star Sports.
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In a historic turn of events, Pakistan achieved its first-ever victory over India in the World Cups in 2021. Led by the exceptional performances of Babar and Mohammad Rizwan, the Men in Green secured a resounding 10-wicket win against Virat Kohli's Team India in the UAE.
When it comes to head-to-head matches in the Asia Cup, Team India has maintained a clear lead over Pakistan. Out of the 17 ODIs played thus far, the Men in Blue have emerged victorious in 9 encounters. On the other hand, Pakistan has managed to secure 6 wins, while two matches ended without a result.
However, in terms of overall ODI victories against India, Pakistan holds the upper hand. Out of the 132 games played to date, the Men in Green have triumphed in 73, while India has secured 55 wins. Furthermore, Pakistan has showcased their prowess in away games, clinching victory in 19 matches, surpassing India's tally of 11.
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