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Babar Azam and Co. favourites in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 clash in Colombo, here’s why

Babar Azam and Co. favourites in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 clash in Colombo, here’s why

Men in Green have a decent record at R. Premadasa Stadium but they will have an added advantage over India.

The high-octane India vs Pakistan clash in the super four of Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to take place on 10th September 2023 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The IND vs PAK group stage match in Pallekele was washed out but both teams now have a chance to get a result in Colombo. However, Babar Azam and Co. have an added advantage over Team India in IND vs PAK game in Colombo as they recently played a match on this venue.

Pakistan played 3rd ODI of AFG vs PAK ODI series in Colombo last month which they won by 59 runs. Meanwhile, India’s last game at this stadium resulted in a defeat as the Men in Blue suffered a 7-wicket loss in 3rd T20I in 2021.

India’s ODI record at R Premadasa Stadium

India have enjoyed a good record at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. They have won 23, lost 19 and 4 matches ended as no result in 46 matches played here.

Matches Played46
Matches Won23
Matches Lost19
High Score375/5

Pakistan’s ODI record at R Premadasa Stadium

Pakistan also have produced decent results on this venue. The Men in Green have played 23 ODI matches at the venue. They won 13 ODIs and lost 8. Two games ended with no result.

Matches Played23
Matches Won13
Matches Lost8
High Score321

IND vs PAK at R Premadasa Stadium

At this venue, the arch-rivals have faced only one time which was way back in 2004. The Pakistan team emerged victorious on that occasion as India failed to chase down 301.

It will be interesting to see how the weather and pitch will play but we can expect another cracking contest between two sides on Sunday.

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