“If Pak win toss & bat 1st, they’ll literally hammer India” Shoaib Akhtar ahead India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match.

The stage is set for the highly-anticipated showdown between cricket giants India and Pakistan. As anticipation builds, cricket enthusiasts and experts from around the world are sharing their insights on what to expect in this clash of arch-rivals. One such cricketing legend, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, has weighed in on the crucial element of the toss and the potential scenarios when these two formidable teams take to the field for what promises to be an electrifying encounter.

This thrilling encounter is scheduled for the Asia Cup 2023, taking place on Saturday, September 2, at the picturesque Pallekele grounds in Sri Lanka. Akhtar’s analysis suggests that if Pakistan wins the toss and opts to bat first, they are likely to adopt an aggressive batting strategy, aiming to dominate the Indian bowlers by hitting boundaries all over the ground. Intriguingly, the pace icon also acknowledges that if India gains the advantage of batting first, the Men in Blue might hold the upper hand in this fiercely contested battle.

Akhtar on his YT channel ‘If Pakistan win the toss and bat first, they will literally hammer India. However, if India win the toss, Pakistan could be in trouble because the wickets haven’t settled yet and the ball isn’t coming on nicely under the lights.”