For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi was the wrecker-in-chief as he dismantled India's top order and took the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja.
India won the toss in the high-octane clash against Pakistan in their opening game of the Asia Cup 2023 and opted to bat in the match being played at Pallekele Stadium in Kandy in Sri Lanka
With India and Pakistan set to clash in the Asia Cup, India captain Rohit Sharma has said that he would not put pressure on Jasprit Bumrah who has returned from injury and will be a key part of the Indian bowling attack and noted that everyone's performance is necessary
India will kick off their Asia Cup 2023 campaign with a match against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
According to weather.com at 9:09 AM IST, there are fewer changes of rain today, however, the weather will be cloudy but no sign of rainfall. The sky is predicted to be 64 per cent covered with clouds but there is only 15-19 per cent forecast predicted of drizzle.
Today the weather is cloudy and there is no prediction of clean weather tomorrow ahead of the much-anticipated match. However, India and Pakistan will come for the practice session today after the pre-match press conference.