Ishan Kishan Set To Bat in the Middle Order in India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Match: Report
India will take on Pakistan in the Group A clash of the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday, September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
India are all set to face Pakistan in the group-stage encounter of the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday, September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. Both nations have been the powerhouse in world cricket and whenever they have clashed, fans have been blessed with heart-throbbing action. So, when Rohit Sharma & Co. takes the field alongside the Men in Green, a nail-biter seems to be on the cards. 'Wish to See King Kohli Playing in Pakistan’ Virat Kohli Fan Holds Banner in Multan During Asia Cup 2023, Pic Goes Viral.
Pakistan have been in a rich vein of form of late in the ODIs. They clean-swept Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series which was just played prior to the start of the tournament. Then in the opening game of the Asia Cup 2023 against Nepal, they secured an emphatic 238-run win to kick-start their campaign in style. Hence, When India battles the Babar Azam-led side on Saturday, they need to put their best foot forward.
As the Men in Blue build up to the high-profile clash, it has been reported by Indian Express that Ishan Kishan will edge Sanju Samson for the wicket-keeper role in KL Rahul's absence. Moreover, Kishan, who is a designated opener, will bat out of place in the encounter against Pakistan. Hence, one is likely to witness the duo of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as the opening combination with Ishan slotting in the middle order. India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Kandy Weather Report: Check Out the Rain Forecast and Pitch Report at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Ishan has scored most of his runs in the international arena in the opening slot. He thrived at the top order in the recently concluded ODI series against West Indies as well. It will be interesting to watch if the southpaw manages to adapt to the new role and succeed in the high-voltage encounter against Pakistan.
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