Asia Cup Super Four: Pakistan aims to end India’s winning streak tonight – SUCH TV

Pakistan is set to take on archrivals India tonight at 7:30 pm under the lights of Dubai International Stadium in a high-octane Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 clash. This Super Four encounter marks the second game for both sides, bringing the two cricketing giants face-to-face once again.

In their previous meeting, India dominated comprehensively, leaving Pakistan with plenty to rethink ahead of tonight’s rematch.

Salman Agha and his men began their Asia Cup campaign with a commanding win over Oman, but soon faced challenges.

A heavy loss to India was followed by a tense must-win clash against the UAE, where Pakistan fought hard to secure their Super Four spot.

Since head coach Mike Hesson took charge, Pakistan has emphasized an aggressive style of cricket.

However, the slow Dubai pitches have curtailed their intent, while dot-ball pressure has hampered strike rotation.

Late hitting from Shaheen Afridi in consecutive matches has rescued Pakistan from further setbacks, though batting inconsistencies remain a concern.

Saim Ayub has impressed with the ball but struggled with the bat, recording three consecutive ducks.

Pakistan will rely on Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, and Salman Agha to step up against a formidable Indian attack.

Team selection continues to pose a challenge for the Men in Green.

In earlier matches, Pakistan depended on one frontline pacer, Shaheen Afridi, supported by three spinners.

Against the UAE, they introduced Haris Rauf’s raw pace, leaving out spinner Sufiyan Muqeem.

The bowling balance tonight could be crucial in containing India’s batting firepower.

Meanwhile, India has looked almost flawless so far, making this clash a highly anticipated showdown.

After brushing aside Pakistan and the UAE, Suryakumar Yadav’s side faced a resilient Omani outfit in a dead rubber, using it as an opportunity to test bench strength.

Suryakumar himself sat out the batting, allowing others like Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya to spend time at the crease.

The Indian bowlers have also shown depth, experimenting with as many as eight options against Oman.

Typically, India deploys Jasprit Bumrah up front, followed by a spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakaravarthy to choke opposition batters in the middle overs.

But injury concerns over Axar Patel could force a change in their preferred attack tonight.

Although the pitches in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are quite similar, India’s batters, who lack crease time, may find early adjustment tricky.

Pakistan, eager to exploit any vulnerability, will be targeting India’s top order in search of an opening breakthrough.

History, however, does not favour Pakistan. Their last victory over India came in September 2022, also in Dubai, during the Asia Cup.

Since then, India has won all six completed encounters between the two rivals. Tonight, Pakistan will step onto the field seeking to rewrite that narrative.