New Delhi: Just before the India-Pakistan match of Asia Cup 2025, a major controversy erupted in Dubai when the organizers mistakenly played a different song instead of the national anthem of Pakistan. This incident confused the players of Pakistan. However, the correct national anthem was played immediately, and the matter was settled. Before the match, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and decided to bat first. Both teams had not made any changes in their starting lineups.
Start of the match and position of both teams
Pakistan defeated Oman by 93 runs in their first match, in which the Oman team was bowled out for 67 runs. At the same time, India completed the chase of the target in just 4.3 overs, bowling out the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for just 57 runs. Matches between India and Pakistan are usually high-voltage, but this time the political tension between the two countries has increased the heat of this match even more.
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India’s strong claim and Pakistan’s good form
India, under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, are big contenders for the Asia Cup. They are the current winners of the T20 World Cup and are ranked No. 1 in the ICC’s T20 rankings. At the same time, Pakistan is also in good form under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha. Just before the Asia Cup, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan and UAE in a triangular series.
History of India-Pakistan matches in Asia Cup
India and Pakistan will face each other for the 20th time in the Asia Cup. In the last 19 matches, India has won 10, while Pakistan has been the winner 6 times, and 3 matches have ended without a result.
Story Highlights
- Pakistan’s national anthem was played incorrectly by mistake, later corrected.
- Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bat first.
- India and Pakistan did not make any changes in their teams.
- India is a strong contender for the Asia Cup and the No. 1 T20 team.
- Pakistan is also in good form, winning the triangular series.
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