Asia Cup 2023: Rating teams based on their performances

4. Pakistan- 5/10

Pakistan were the favourite to win the distinguished trophy before the start of the competition. As hosts, they performed excellently against Nepal and emerged victorious by a huge margin of 238 runs in the inaugural game at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Captain Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed contributed centuries to their team in the massive win.

Pakistan’s next assignment was against India at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. In the high-voltage game, Pakistan bowlers looked positive against the arch-rivals, picking up all 10 wickets and not allowing the opponents to bat 50 overs. However, the match got washed out due to rain but Pakistan supporters enjoyed their team’s performance.

The Men in Green were expected to carry their confidence in the Super Four stage and qualify easily for the final. However, that didn’t happen as Babar and his men were outclassed by Team India and Sri Lanka which led to their exit from the tournament. Against India, they got a 228-run loss which is their largest ODI defeat at the hands of the Men in Blue (by runs).