Kandy: The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Kandy, Sri Lanka on Thursday ahead of their much-anticipated clash against India on September 2 in the Asia Cup 2023. The match is the first between the two teams since the 2022 T20 World Cup, and is sure to be a closely-fought contest.

The Pakistan team is led by Babar Azam, who is currently ranked number one in the world in both ODI and T20I batting rankings. The team also includes experienced players such as Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, and Shadab Khan.

India, on the other hand, is led by Rohit Sharma, who is also ranked number one in the world in ODI batting rankings. The team also includes Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah.

The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams boasting strong batting lineups. The bowlers will need to be at their best to restrict the scoring and give their teams a chance to win.

The match is also expected to be a close contest, with both teams evenly matched. The winner of the match will take a big step towards winning the Asia Cup.

The Pakistan team will be hoping to avenge their loss to India in the 2022 T20 World Cup. The team is also looking to win its first Asia Cup title since 2012.

The India team will be looking to defend its title and continue its dominance in the Asia Cup. The team has won the tournament a record eight times.

The match is sure to be a closely-fought contest, and is a must-watch for all cricket fans.