Asia Cup 2023
Top 5 players to watch out for during India vs Pakistan Super Fours in Asia Cup 2023
India and Pakistan are all set to take on each other on September 10 during the Super Fours of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. Notably, the first match on September 2 was washed out after rain played spoilsport. However, one can make sure of witnessing a full match during the Super Fours due to reserve day on September 11. Meanwhile, check out the top five players to watch out for during the India-Pakistan clash in the Super Fours.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli (Source – Twitter)
India’s star cricketer, Virat Kohli, will be one of the most formidable batters to watch out for against Pakistan. Notably, the right-handed batter has a magnificent record against the Men in Green. Notably, the 34-year-old cricketer scored an unbeaten 82 runs from 53 balls during the 2022 T20I World Cup against Pakistan after India were struggling at 31/4. The former India skipper pulled the game back for Rohit Sharma’s side after it was gone during power plays on October 23, 2022, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah (Source – Twitter)
India’s star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, has recently joined the squad ahead of the Super Fours. Notably, the right-arm pacer has established himself as a lethal bowler. Moreover, the 29-year-old cricketer has marked his comeback after eleven months owing to back injuries, due to which he missed three major titles. This time, the star cricketer’s presence will definitely boost India’s pace attack to dismantle the Men in Green’s batting line-up.
Babar Azam
Babar Azam (Source – Twitter)
Pakistan star cricketer Babar Azam has been the leading run scorer in the ongoing Asia Cup. Notably, the star cricketer hammered 151 runs against Nepal in their opening match. The 28-year-old cricketer is expected to boost Pakistan’s batting line-up and score a massive number of runs against India.
Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf (Source – Twitter)
Pakistan’s star pacer Haris Rauf has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Asia Cup. Notably, the right-arm pacer has picked up eight wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup and will be looking to dismantle India’s batting line-up to get the win in their second game of the Super Fours, which may help his side make it to the finals. Moreover, the great seamer was awarded Player of the Match during their opening game of the Super Fours against Bangladesh for grabbing four-wicket hauls.
Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi (Source – Twitter)
Pakistan’s lethal pacer, Shaheen Afridi, is currently the world’s best new-ball bowler. Notably, the young cricketer dismantled India’s top order during the 2021 T20I World Cup and helped his side to a 10-wicket win against India. In addition, the 23-year-old cricketer dismissed India’s stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli when both sides faced each other on September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Notably, India’s batter has to give a tough fight to rack up runs against left-arm pacers during the Super Fours.