After so many controversies now we will actually see the Asia Cup 2023. When the shifting controversy started I had a feeling either this tournament would get cancelled or might be played without Pakistan. Only two more days left for the tournament to start. The main match will be played on 2nd of September between India & Pakistan. I am hopeful that we can see both the teams play against each other after 2nd too.
People around the world wait to enjoy the match between India and Pakistan. India vs Pakistan matches are the focus of everyone's interest because these two teams never face each other except in major tournaments. India and Pakistan are two of the most competitive teams in cricket, so it is natural that people will be interested in watching the matches of these two teams. I think the match that is going to be played between India and Pakistan on September 2 will be watched by the maximum number of people. In major tournaments, broadcast channels earn maximum revenue only through India and Pakistan matches, so if India and Pakistan matches are abandoned for any reason, the broadcast channels may suffer losses. 
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The problem with India is that despite having some of the best players, they never win major tournaments. They perform well during the group phase, and then always go down during the knockout stage. Initially I thought that by removing panauti senior (Kohli) from the captaincy this can be resolved. But even panauti junior (Rohit) has gone the same way. Given this, I would assume that Pakistan has the best chance to win the tournament this time. Sri Lanka has performed well recently, but they are a shadow of what they were two decades ago. Afghanistan and Nepal are there just to make up the numbers.
After so many controversies now we will actually see the Asia Cup 2023. When the shifting controversy started I had a feeling either this tournament would get cancelled or might be played without Pakistan. Only two more days left for the tournament to start. The main match will be played on 2nd of September between India & Pakistan. I am hopeful that we can see both the teams play against each other after 2nd too.
In Asia Cup Group A, Pakistan, India, Nepal. In Group B, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan. This year's Asia Cup is going to be 50 overs. So from Group A, these two teams, India and Pakistan, will advance to the Super Four. Because I am not expecting a good performance from Nepal in the 50 over game. In Group B, Bangladesh is ahead of three teams in the ODI format, so Bangladesh can make it to the Super Four. Between these two teams, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, Sri Lanka is the better team. Because even though Afghanistan has a good bowling line-up, the batting line is a bit weak. So Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from Group B these two teams can reach the Super Four. It is not possible to say which team will make it to the finals without watching a few matches. However, these two teams, India and Pakistan, are ahead of all teams for the finals.
After much speculation, the Asia Cup 2023 tournament is finally going to be held. It is reported that the teams that have already qualified for the Asia Cup have reached Sri Lanka. Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka have always dominated the Asia Cup but even if Sri Lanka is not likely to do well in the 2023 Asia Cup, Pakistan and India have the potential to do well and Bangladesh can do well. Either Pakistan India or Bangladesh is going to win the title of the Asia Cup 2023 tournament. Just before the Asia Cup, Pakistan beat Afghanistan 3-0 in the ODI series and are at the top of the ODI rankings. Such an achievement will undoubtedly help boost Pakistan's confidence ahead of the start of the tournament.
Great to see Nepal being part of the tournament. I haven't witnessed them playing ever since I heard Nepal has an international cricket team. I hope they deliver what they are expected to do. They would be playing their first international match I guess against Pakistan. It won't be that easy for them to defeat a good team like Pakistan.
Group A consists of India, Pakistan and Nepal, although in this case, Nepal's matches with India and Pakistan will be a truly uneven match. However, Nepal will not be able to compete with India and Pakistan in the 50-over innings as Nepali batsmen will feel helpless against the Indian and Pakistani bowling departments. Moreover, the Nepalese batsmen will not be able to withstand the bowling action of Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Harish Rauf. On the other hand, Indian bowlers are also equal and Nepal is weak to them too, so I don't see any chance of Nepal winning the Asia Cup. 
I feel this time we would see both Indian & Pakistan in the finals. It would be great if my wish comes true as the cricket faternity more than one matche from these two old rivals. We only are able to watch them play against each other in ICC events this time we get the opportunity to watch them in ACC event.
Great to see Nepal being part of the tournament. I haven't witnessed them playing ever since I heard Nepal has an international cricket team. I hope they deliver what they are expected to do. They would be playing their first international match I guess against Pakistan. It won't be that easy for them to defeat a good team like Pakistan.
Great to see Nepal being part of the tournament. I haven't witnessed them playing ever since I heard Nepal has an international cricket team. I hope they deliver what they are expected to do. They would be playing their first international match I guess against Pakistan. It won't be that easy for them to defeat a good team like Pakistan.
I agree with you about the this predictions of this even with most chances Pakistan vs India final is going to have fair chance because all other three big teams are not capable of giving them good fight, specially I am disappointed with the Sri Lankan team which was doing good job but now suddenly due to few injuries and internal issues they are having trouble.
Bangladesh and Afghanistan are also not good as we need to be them even in recent three matches series Afghanistan bowlers done good job, but their main batsmen were not able to give their best consistently which hurts them badly throughout series, and they have to face whitewash in this three matches series India is always good in this event with Pakistan is unpredictable against them but still it's going to be interesting event after very long wait.
India and Pakistan Super four qualifier is almost certain so it is as easy to predict in Group A but much harder in Group B. Because there is no way to say that any of the three teams here have performed consistently well. But Sri Lanka is a better team than Bangladesh and Afghanistan. I am most confused about Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Who can qualify from these two teams in Super Four? Bangladesh team's chance is slightly higher if we calculated normally. However, it will be difficult for the Bangladesh team to maintain their position if Afghanistan is on fire. Bangladesh and Afghanistan are also not good as we need to be them even in recent three matches series Afghanistan bowlers done good job, but their main batsmen were not able to give their best consistently which hurts them badly throughout series, and they have to face whitewash in this three matches series India is always good in this event with Pakistan is unpredictable against them but still it's going to be interesting event after very long wait.
Bangladesh and Afghanistan are also not good as we need to be them even in recent three matches series Afghanistan bowlers done good job, but their main batsmen were not able to give their best consistently which hurts them badly throughout series, and they have to face whitewash in this three matches series India is always good in this event with Pakistan is unpredictable against them but still it's going to be interesting event after very long wait.
Nothing can be said for sure about the match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan because the spinner department of Afghanistan is much better than the spinner department of Bangladesh. Moreover, Afghanistan's opening pair is more reliable than Bangladesh's opening pair. For now, I cannot say anything about the match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. However, some of Sri Lanka's batsmen and bowlers will not be in the squad due to injuries especially W. Hasaranga is likely to be out of the Asia Cup so the balance of the team will not be maintained due to the absence of one of their key players. This time it will be very difficult for Sri Lanka to pass the group stage in the Asia Cup. 
Pakistan and India both would qualify for Final
For Final this year I can't predict anything.
Because Pakistan has already occupied the top spot in the ODI rankings and their batting line-up is quite strong. Therefore, India is not behind Pakistan in the Asia Cup, but it is not possible to make any predictions about these two teams. Only the result of the final will tell which team will be the champion.
I agree with you about the this predictions of this even with most chances Pakistan vs India final is going to have fair chance because all other three big teams are not capable of giving them good fight, specially I am disappointed with the Sri Lankan team which was doing good job but now suddenly due to few injuries and internal issues they are having trouble.For Final this year I can't predict anything.
Because Pakistan has already occupied the top spot in the ODI rankings and their batting line-up is quite strong. Therefore, India is not behind Pakistan in the Asia Cup, but it is not possible to make any predictions about these two teams. Only the result of the final will tell which team will be the champion.
Bangladesh and Afghanistan are also not good as we need to be them even in recent three matches series Afghanistan bowlers done good job, but their main batsmen were not able to give their best consistently which hurts them badly throughout series, and they have to face whitewash in this three matches series India is always good in this event with Pakistan is unpredictable against them but still it's going to be interesting event after very long wait.
From Group A
Pakistan and India both would qualify for Super 4
From Group B
Though tuff for prediction but Bangladesh/Afghanistan and Sri Lanka both would qualify for 4S
From Super 4
Pakistan and India both would qualify for Final
For Final this year I can't predict anything.
Because Pakistan has already occupied the top spot in the ODI rankings and their batting line-up is quite strong. Therefore, India is not behind Pakistan in the Asia Cup, but it is not possible to make any predictions about these two teams. Only the result of the final will tell which team will be the champion.
Pakistan and India both would qualify for Super 4
From Group B
Though tuff for prediction but Bangladesh/Afghanistan and Sri Lanka both would qualify for 4S
From Super 4
Pakistan and India both would qualify for Final
For Final this year I can't predict anything.
Because Pakistan has already occupied the top spot in the ODI rankings and their batting line-up is quite strong. Therefore, India is not behind Pakistan in the Asia Cup, but it is not possible to make any predictions about these two teams. Only the result of the final will tell which team will be the champion.
Asia Cup starts on 30th August 2023, and I know that everyone can't wait for 2nd September 2023 because on 2nd September is the biggest battle of cricket Pakistan vs India, and you say who will win so, Pakistan has a chance to win this cup because Pakistan is the no.1 ODI cricket team and no.1 Batsman of ODI Babar Azam.
Pakistan and India look strong enough to feature in the finals. The broadcaster would love it as it provides the opportunity for an extra marquee fixture which means paisa hi paisa.
Having said that I personally prefer to see a new winner in this edition, maybe Bongs or Afghanistan against a big team. Pipe dream but i want to see it happening for an epic meltdown.
Having said that I personally prefer to see a new winner in this edition, maybe Bongs or Afghanistan against a big team. Pipe dream but i want to see it happening for an epic meltdown.
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