Pakistan is ready for its super four clash against India as Pakistan Asia Cup 2025Captain Salman Ali Aga He has expressed confidence in the ability of his team to get up on this occasion.
Can Pakistan avenge its defeat against India?
Speaking after Pakistan’s disgusting victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Aga admitted that while Pakistan bowlers are consistent, the batting unit would have to be further distributed if they expect to overturn their group-phase defeat in India.
“We are ready for any challenge,” Aga said. “We just want to play good cricket, and if we play good cricket as we have been playing for the last few months, I think we will be good against any side.”
Pakistan’s batting has been investigated throughout the tournament. They were scoring only 127 runs against India, Finally lost by seven wicketsAnd then with a minor 146/9 against UAE. While the lower order has shown flexibility, the middle over (7–15) has continuously pulled Pakistan down.
“We got work, but we needed to bat better in the middle overs,” Aga admitted. “The bowlers did well. We have not tried our best yet. If we bat well, we would have finished with 170–180.”
The terms of the skipper highlight a worrying tendency: the middle-order of Pakistan, including Sam Ayub and Khushdil Shah’s choice, has so far failed to click. With India’s bowling attack in the top form, Pakistan will need sharp intentions and stability through the middle overs.
Batting remains an issue, Shaheen Afridi has emerged as a stunning package with the bat, playing important cameo under the order. His quick-ages against both India and the UAE saved Pakistan from deep collapse. Aga praised her star Pacer, noted: “Shaheen’s contribution with the bat has been priceless. He has given us runs when we needed him the most.”
On the bowling front, Abrar Ahmed has influenced his variations and control, often breaks partnership in important moments. Aga believes that Afridi’s all-round attempt and Abrar’s spin may play a decisive role in the upcoming game against India.
India has a psychological edge over Pakistan
India dominated group-step stability, before chasing the target comfortably before bowling Pakistan for only 127. In a strong form of Suryakumar Yadav, Pakistan knows that they have to raise their batting standards to avoid repeating.
Aga acknowledges India’s lead, but said that Pakistan is capable of jumping back: “We haven’t batted on our ability yet. Once we do, we will be very competitive.”
India vs Pakistan rivalry requires less fuel, but during their previous meeting, the No-Handshek controversy has added further conspiracy. Following the initial complaints and boycott threats, Pakistan has now focused entirely on cricket. The aga was a hurry to separate off-field distractions, indicating readiness to focus on performance rather than politics.
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Dubai set for another blockbuster shodown
Dubai International Stadium is eagerly awaited on 21 September on 21 September. With the expectation of tune with millions of fans, it promises to be one of the most viewed matches of Asia Cup 2025.
For Pakistan, this is not only about winning a win-it is about recovering pride, fixing mid-order crises, and proving that they can match India under pressure conditions. For India, this is another chance to claim dominance and secure its march towards the final.
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