As Pakistan gears up to clash against India, skipper Salman Ali Agha said that his side is ready for any challenge and is confident of tasting success if they continue to play the way they have been playing in the last four months
T Dilip said that there are chances of a player losing sight of a ball because of the ring of fire-like lights. The "Men in Blue" will now lock horns against Oman to conclude their Asia Cup 2025 group stage matches on September 19
The start of the match was delayed by one hour after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) boycott threat. Haris Rauf claimed two wickets by conceding 19 runs in 2.4 overs against the hosts
“We were in the game till the end, but couldn’t finish it off. [To score] 30 [runs] off 18 balls was very gettable. We haven’t played the type of cricket we are famous for — attacking cricket,†Rashid said after the match
Chasing a modest target, Abhishek Sharma set the tone early with a blistering knock of 31 off just 13 balls, giving India a flying start. Though both Abhishek and Shubman Gill were dismissed by Saim Ayub, the momentum remained with India
Amid this charged backdrop, Salman won the toss and chose to bat first. Both sides fielded unchanged lineups for what was billed as one of the most crucial matches of the tournament. This fixture also marked the second meeting between the two sides in 2025, following their Champions Trophy clash earlier this year
In an embarrassing oversight, the organisers mistakenly played the wrong song in place of Pakistan`s national anthem. The confusion was evident on the faces of the Pakistan players, who seemed visibly unsettled. The error was, however, quickly rectified and the correct anthem was played, allowing the match to proceed
The clash between arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, is scheduled to be played on September 14 at the Dubai International Stadium. India and Pakistan have clashed against each other on 13 occasions, out of which, the Indians have the upper hand with nine victories
From a team composition perspective, India are likely to make just one change, with left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh returning to the XI. Several members of the Indian side, however, are still untested in the high-octane atmosphere of an India-Pakistan clash