Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan: Babar Azam announces unchanged XI for Men in Green on eve of blockbuster clash

Pakistan announced an unchanged playing XI on the eve of their blockbuster Asia Cup 2023 clash against arch-rivals India in Pallekele.

Two-time champions Pakistan began their Asia Cup campaign with a resounding 238-run victory over tournament debutants Nepal in Multan on Wednesday.

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Babar Azam (151 off 131 balls) led the way with a majestic hundred and found valuable support from Iftikhar Ahmed (109 off 71), who not only forged a 214-run fifth-wicket stand with the Pakistan skipper but also brought up his maiden international ton, helping the tournament hosts post 342/6 on the board.

Leg-spinner Shadab Khan then ran through the opposition batting lineup, collecting four wickets for 27 runs as Nepal were bundled out for 104 in reply, resulting in Pakistan registering the second-biggest win in Asia Cup history and their third-biggest ever in terms of runs.

Pakistan to field same playing XI tomorrow