Renowned Indian sports journalist, Vikrant Gupta, has expressed his belief that Pakistan has an edge over India in their highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 match on Saturday. Gupta’s opinion is based on Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s stellar performance, where he scored an impressive 150 runs. This performance has set the bar high for both the Asia Cup and the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in October.
Commenting on the match, Gupta stated that Pakistan has set the tempo against their arch-rivals, India. In contrast, India is facing several uncertainties, such as finalizing their playing XI, team balance, and dealing with player injuries. On the other hand, Pakistan, who seemed uncertain just six months ago, has now found stability. Their bowling order is settled, and they do not face any issues in selecting their playing XI. This puts India in a challenging position as they face Pakistan in the opening match of the tournament.
Gupta further emphasized the impact of Babar Azam’s monumental century and Pakistan’s high-scoring total of 350 runs, which poses a considerable challenge for India ahead of the fixture.
This analysis by Vikrant Gupta showcases the confidence and form of the Pakistan team, making the upcoming match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 even more thrilling and competitive.
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