The 2023 Asia Cup has kicked off with both Pakistan and Sri Lanka securing easy wins. Pakistan registered a massive 238-run victory over Nepal in the tournament’s opening match at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Sri Lanka followed suit, defeating Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the second match in Pallekele on Thursday. Now, all eyes are on the much-anticipated encounter between India and Pakistan, scheduled for September 2nd at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy. However, unpredictable weather conditions in Kandy could jeopardize the match between the arch-rivals.
The India-Pakistan rivalry is iconic in the world of cricket and holds significant importance. The teams face each other exclusively during major ACC and ICC tournaments, making every India-Pakistan encounter a supremely important event. These matches generate immense excitement among fans from both countries. Unfortunately, the weather forecast in Kandy is not favorable for the most anticipated match of the tournament, raising the possibility that fans may go home disappointed.
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Kandy Weather on September 2nd
According to reports from Weather.com, there is a 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms in Kandy on Saturday. Given the dynamic atmospheric conditions, thunderstorms are expected during the daytime, followed by rain and thunder in the evening.
During the day, Kandy is likely to experience thunderstorms with temperatures projected to reach up to 26ºC. Winds are expected to blow at speeds of 10 to 15 km/h from the WSW (West-Southwest). The 90% likelihood of rain also indicates a high probability of precipitation.
During the evening, rain and thunder are expected to continue, with temperatures dropping to a low of 22ºC. The chance of rain will be around 70%, with winds blowing from the WSW at speeds of 10 to 15 km/h.
IND vs. PAK Previous Encounter
Reflecting on the previous clash between India and Pakistan, the two teams last met during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. The match turned out to be one of the most iconic in cricket history, thanks to a masterclass from Indian batter Virat Kohli. Kohli led his team to a memorable victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, snatching triumph from the jaws of defeat.
IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Playing XI:
Team India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, K L Rahul (wk), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Check out – Asia Cup 2023 India Squad Team Players List
Team Pakistan:
Babar Azam (c), Muhammad Tayyab Tahir, Abdullah Shafique, Imam Ul Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Muhammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf.
How to Catch the IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Action Live in India?
For cricket enthusiasts eager to watch the India vs Pakistan showdown live, Star Sports Network has got you covered. You can tune in to various channels under their umbrella, including:
- Star Sports 1 and its HD version
- Star Sports 1 Hindi and its high-definition counterpart
- Regional channels like Star Sports 1 Tamil (both SD and HD), Star Sports 1 Telugu (SD and HD), and Star Sports 1 Kannada
Looking for Free Live Streaming in India?
Good news for fans who prefer streaming—the match will be freely accessible on the Disney+ Hotstar app and its website.
International Broadcasters for IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023
For those outside India, here are some broadcasting options to stay in the loop:
- Pakistan: Tune in to PTV Sports or Ten Sports
- Bangladesh: Catch the match on Gazi TV
- United Kingdom: The TNT Sports app is your go-to destination
- Australia: Switch to Fox Sports or stream it on the FOXtel app
- South Africa: SuperSport will be airing the match live
Now, you can enjoy one of cricket’s greatest rivalries from anywhere in the world.
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