{"id":15636,"date":"2018-09-19T13:23:15","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T13:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/qatar-news.org\/qatarnewsEn\/?p=15636"},"modified":"2018-09-19T13:23:15","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T13:23:15","slug":"cricket-india-and-pakistan-face-off-in-asia-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qatar-news.org\/qatarnewsEn\/?p=15636","title":{"rendered":"Cricket: India and Pakistan face off in Asia Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Head to Head<\/h4>\n

Over all ODI wins: Pakistan 73 v India 52<\/p>\n

Asia Cup wins: Pakistan 5 v India 6\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wins in UAE: Pakistan 19 v India 7\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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India<\/a> and Pakistan are facing off in a highly-anticipated Asia Cup cricket match in the United Arab Emirates (UAE<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The\u00a0sub-continent neighbours<\/span>\u00a0resumed their rivalry in a group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday in front of a capacity crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The game is the first between the two teams since Pakistan thumped India<\/a> by 180 runs in the final of Champions Trophy at London’s Oval in June last year.<\/p>\n

“There’s always pressure in India-Pakistan games. We’ve told our players, not just this game, consider every match as an India-Pakistan game if you want to win the event,” said Sarfraz Ahmed, Pakistani captain, before the match.<\/p>\n

“There’s pressure, but we’re trying to not let it affect us, and perform well,” he added.<\/p>\n

Defending champions India are coming into the match at the back of a disappointing series loss to England and without regular captain Virat Kohli, who is sitting out the six-nation event with a back injury.<\/p>\n

Rohit Sharma, who is leading the Indian side, said he was “slightly nervous, but excited” to be the captain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“This is a big tournament for me…I am looking forward to the challenge,” he said.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the match were officially sold out two days before the much-awaited encounter, the tournament organisers said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

‘Ultimate clash’<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is seen as the biggest in the sport, with matches often getting heated.<\/p>\n

The two nations have fought three wars since gaining independence from British rule in 1947.<\/p>\n

On the cricket field, the two sides have played a total of 194 matches.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the big game on Wednesday, fans, celebrities, and athletes from both sides of the border took to Twitter to wish their team luck.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s wishing Team India a super series at the Asia Cup. ?? #Meninblue<\/a> #AsiaCup2018<\/a> @BCCI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 18, 2018<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Ready for #IndiavsPakistan<\/a> ..#live<\/a> from #dubai<\/a> with my dearest @wasimakramlive<\/a> and @vikrantgupta73<\/a> on @aajtak<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/aYTX0BA4aq<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) September 19, 2018<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It’s time for the Ultimate Clash
Best of luck to pakistan team for today’s game , Give your best and stay positive ; Love from kashmir ? @TheRealPCB<\/a> @SAfridiOfficial<\/a> @shoaib100mph<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SAWQIB10 (@SAWQIB10) September 19, 2018<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Get ready for the most thrilling and entertaining cricket match , its India Vs Pakistan. Good luck to team India.We will win?? #IndiavsPakistan<\/a> #INDvsPAK<\/a> #AsiaCup2018<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/OeqqIkQX3X<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 TAMANNA PRIYASHREE (@TPPCHL) September 19, 2018<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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How we see Indian team <\/p>\n

normal match
against Pakistan#INDvPAK<\/a>#AsiaCup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0LmIIDGfk2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Parvesh verma (@parveshverma16) September 19, 2018<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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This collision is not only cricket but also our emotions. Here’s not only cricket but politics also will be played in the field. #INDvPAK<\/a> #AsiaCup2018<\/a> #AsiaCup<\/a> #IndiavsPakistan<\/a> #CricketMeriJaan<\/a> @ImRo45<\/a> @BCCI<\/a> @TheRealPCB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/73iJBXBxEX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Pt. Sarvesh Mishra (@ImMishra4444) September 19, 2018<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Meanwhile, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who is expecting her first child with husband and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, said she will be logging off social media for a few days to avoid the trolls.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Soo less than 24 hours to go for this match, safe to sign out of social media for a few days since the amount of nonsense that is going to be said here can make a ‘regular’ person sick, let alone a pregnant one. Later guys! Knock yourselves out! BUT remember ITS ONLY A CRICKET MATCH! Toodles!,” she wrote on Twitter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Soo less than 24hrs to go for this match,safe to sign out of social media for a few days since the amount of nonsense thts gonna b said here can make a \u2018regular\u2019 person sick ,let alone a pregnant one?Later guys!Knock yourselves out!BUT remember-ITS ONLY A CRICKET MATCH! Toodles!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) September 18, 2018<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The match began at 11.30GMT (3.30pm local time), with gates opening an hour and a half earlier than usual.<\/p>\n

Both sides won their opening group match against Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

The Asia Cup, which takes place every two years, kicked off on Sunday, and the final will be played in Dubai on September 28.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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