3 key points for Pakistan to keep in mind during Asia Cup 2023 in preparation for ODI World Cup 2023

Asia Cup is a multinational tournament is which is played between top teams in Asian teams who internationally play cricket. The Indian team have been the most successful side in the history of the tournament with seven victories to their name. Pakistan, on the other hand, have won the title on two occasions. 

But this time around the Pakistan Cricket team will be entering the tournament as one of the favourites to win the title. The team, this time around, has a balanced combination as well as the probable players are also playing in the Sri Lankan condition at Lanka Premier League (LPL). Let us now look at three points for Pakistan to keep in mind during Asia Cup 2023 in preparation for ODI World Cup 2023;

#1. Overutilization of their fast bowlers

As the Pakistan team’s probable players are busy playing LPL and other leagues, the chances of these fast bowlers getting injured are more, and hence the team management should use the fast bowlers in a more effective as well as controlled manner so that they remain 100 percent fit for the marquee tournament.

As the team prepares for a demanding four months, the management will be looking to safeguard the seamers like Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf in particular. 

#2. Fixing their middle-order crisis

The Pakistan team have a formidable top-order batting lineup with the likes of Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq opening the batting, along with Babar Azam in the top order. But the middle order of the Pakistan team is certainly not as formidable as the likes of Salman Ali Agha, and Mohammad Haris lack international experience. 

The form of Mohammad Rizwan will be crucial for Pakistan team in the middle order if they want to advance in the Asia Cup as well as in ODI World Cup 2023.

#3. Finalizing their playing 11

Similar to many teams, the Asia Cup will serve as a perfect training ground for the team so that they can figure out their perfect combination heading into the World Cup. The Pakistan team have a few issues in the middle order, rather than that the team has a great chance of winning the competition.

Through this Asia Cup, Pakistan can figure out their probable XI for the World Cup as the tournament will be taking place in a similar situation.