It's that time of the cricketing calendar where fans simply can't afford to let even a minute of action slip by. India and Pakistan are set to face each other. It is after nearly a year that the two Asian cricketing giants will be on the same pitch, looking to outdo each other. But, other than their batting and bowling skills, a third factor could have a bigger impact on the game, deciding which team to favour, or worse, to let the match even take place or not. As India and Pakistan gear up for their first contest in the 2023 Asia Cup, the weather will have a big say in its fate.
While Pakistan have already begun their Asia Cup 2023 campaign with a resounding win over Nepal, India will look to get off the mark against their arch-rivals today. Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Iftikhar, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, etc. all looked in supreme form. India, on the other hand, will hope for top performances from their superstars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and especially the returning Jasprit Bumrah.