IND vs PAK / Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first- see the playing 11 of both the teams

IND vs PAK: In the Group-A clash of the Asia Cup being played at the Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, after the toss, said that his team also wanted to bowl first, which means India got the desired situation even after losing the toss. India has retained the same playing XI as in their last match against the UAE.

Team Situation
Both India and Pakistan registered wins in their opening matches. The winner of today’s high-voltage encounter will almost secure a place in the Super-4. Both teams have entered the field fully prepared, and fans are expecting a thrilling contest.

Playing XI

Pakistan:

• Saim Ayub

• Sahibzada Farhan

• Mohammad Haris (Wicketkeeper)

• Salman Agha (Captain)

• Fakhar Zaman

• Hasan Nawaz

• Mohammad Nawaz

• Faheem Ashraf

• Shaheen Afridi

• Abrar Ahmed

• Sufiyan Muqeem

India:

• Abhishek Sharma

• Shubman Gill

• Sanju Samson

• Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)

• Tilak Varma

• Shivam Dube

• Hardik Pandya

• Axar Patel

• Kuldeep Yadav

• Jasprit Bumrah

• Varun Chakravarthy

Suryakumar’s Statement
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav, speaking on strategy after the toss, said: “We wanted to bowl first, so we are happy with this outcome. We’ve prepared well for this contest, which matters most. The pitch is good for batting, especially under floodlights, and we’ll adapt accordingly.” His confidence reflects the strong mindset of Team India.

Dubai Pitch and Conditions
The Dubai International Stadium pitch is considered helpful for bowlers, particularly spinners. Spin could trouble the batters significantly, while pacers may also get good bounce and movement. Under floodlights, batters will need to exercise caution in the initial overs.

What Could Be the Outcome?
As always, the India-Pakistan clash promises intense drama. Pakistan’s batting lineup boasts experienced Fakhar Zaman and young Saim Ayub, while Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed could pose serious threats with the ball. On the other hand, India has match-winners like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, capable of turning the game in any situation.