Published 13:23 IST, August 28th 2022

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2022: 3 player battles that could define outcome of India vs Pakistan

Here's a look at the top-three player battles that will play a leading role in deciding the outcome of the India vs Pakistan match at Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday.

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Indian cricket team is all set to begin ir Asia Cup 2022 campaign on Sunday evening with much-anticipated clash against Pakistan. arch rivals are up against each or in match . 2 of tournament, which will be played at Dubai International Stium in Dubai, UAE. Given much-hyped rivalry between both teams, Asia Cup 2022 match is expected to feature many iconic moments.

Team India is led by Rohit Sharma, who has support of star players like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar by his side, among ors. On or hand, skipper Babar Azam, Mohamm Rizwan, and Shab Khan will be top players for Pakistan in ir match against India. Having said that, here’s a look at top-3 player battles that could define outcome of India vs Pakistan clash on Sunday.

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India vs Pakistan, Player Battles

Virat Kohli vs Shab Khan

on-field battle between Virat Kohli and Shab Khan will continue during Asia Cup 2022 match. While Kohli plays his first international game since India’s tour of England 2022 in July, he would certainly be mindful against Shab, who is kwn for dismissing batters with his variations and a dely wrong’un. Kohli is India’s 2nd highest run scorer in T20Is with 3308 runs in 99 T20Is, while Shab is Pakistan’s most prolific wicket-taker with 73 wickets in 64 matches.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Babar Azam

Ar player battle that fans are excited to watch is between India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Bhuvneshwar currently finds himself in top 10 ICC T20I bowling rankings, whereas, Babar Azam is in form of his life. While Indian pacer has a total of 73 wickets in 72 T20Is, Babar has scored 2686 runs in 74 T20Is for Pakistan.

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Rohit Sharma vs Haris Rauf

third-most awaited player battle of night will be between India captain Rohit and Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf. Rohit is India’s leing run scorer in T20Is with 3487 runs in 132 matches at an aver of 32.28 and a strike rate of 140.26. On or hand, Haris has a total of 42 wickets to his name in 35 games and he will be key opening pacer of Pakistan, in absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi.

13:23 IST, August 28th 2022