India-Pakistan Clash Delivers Thrilling Asia Cup Encounter

Rapid Summary

• India face Pakistan in the Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium. Historically, India has won 10 out of 18 matches against Pakistan, with six wins for Pakistan and two matches ending in no result.
• In T20I Asia Cup history,India leads with two wins against Pakistan’s one in three encounters.

Key Match Highlights:

1. 2010 Edition (Sri Lanka):

– Harbhajan Singh hit a memorable last-over six to secure victory for India after chasing 267 runs. The match featured heated exchanges involving Shoaib Akhtar and Shahid Afridi amidst tight competition.
– Key performers: Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni with half-centuries; Praveen Kumar (3 wickets).
– Result: India reached the final while pakistan was nearly eliminated.

1. 2014 Edition (Bangladesh):

– Shahid Afridi guided Pakistan to a thrilling win by hitting two decisive sixes in the final over against R Ashwin, propelling them closer to the finals after a chase of 246 runs amidst middle-order collapses on both sides.
– Key contributors: Ambati Rayudu/Jadeja (batting late hits); Ashwin/Mishra/Hafeez’s bowling influences.

1. 2016 T20 Format:

– Despite setting just an 83-run target due to poor batting performance,mohammad Amir’s exceptional opening spell troubled india’s chase before virat Kohli steadying the innings.r
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