IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Updates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\nWith Rauf missing, Pakistan will rely on Shaheen Shah Afridi as their sole specialist fast bowler, alongside all-rounder Faheem Ashraf. The team has maintained its spin attack with Mohammad Nawaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Mohammad Nawaz, while Saim Ayub will serve as a part-time bowling option.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the game, Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence, stating that the team had acclimatised to the conditions and was well-prepared to perform strongly in the match.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe’ve been playing good cricket, very excited. Looks like a slow wicket. Just want to bat first and put runs on the board. Same side. Have been here for 20-odd days and are used to the conditions,\u201d Salman said after Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first.<\/p>\n
Before the Asia Cup, Rauf featured in only two games during the UAE tri-series, where he took four wickets, including a notable four-wicket haul. He has also been effective against India, claiming seven wickets in five matches at an economy rate of 8.15.<\/p>\n
As for Pakistan, they are currently second in the Group A points table, with a net run rate of +4.650. The team is aiming to end a 13-year drought and win the Asia Cup for the first time since 2012, when they defeated Bangladesh.<\/p>\n
Pakistan playing XI for India clash<\/p>\n
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed<\/p>\n
– Ends<\/p>\n
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sabyasachi chowdhury<\/p>\n
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Sep 14, 2025<\/p>\n
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