Though they are at different points in their journey of self-discovery and identity, India and Pakistan will launch a new era of their storied cricketing rivalry when they meet at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday in the Asia Cup.
In the absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan, the spotlight will shift from individual characters and larger-than-life figures to the fine print of team combinations and cohesion, with both sides adopting similar strategies.
The most striking resemblance between the Playing XIs of both sides in their respective tournament openers was the batting depth and the barren look of the pace department. Both India and Pakistan opted for the lone specialist seamer in their comprehensive victories over the UAE and Oman, respectively, and plumped for two specialist spinners. The batting was shored up till No. 8, which meant that room for specialist bowlers was limited.
– Dhruva Prasad
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Asia Cup 2025: With subdued buildup, India-Pakistan rivalry shifts from stars to teams
Though they are at different points in their journey of self-discovery and identity, India and Pakistan will launch a new era of their storied cricketing rivalry when they meet at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday in the Asia Cup.
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