IND vs PAK / We can beat anyone... The captain made a big statement before the big match

IND vs PAK: Asia Cup 2025 has started with a bang, with India and Pakistan registering spectacular victories in their respective opening matches. Team India defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 9 wickets, while Pakistan defeated Oman by a huge margin of 93 runs. Now the eyes of cricket lovers are set on the high-voltage India-Pakistan match to be held in Dubai on September 14. Both the teams are fully prepared for this match, and Pakistan captain Salman Aga has further heated up the atmosphere by making a big statement.

Strong statement by Salman Aga

After a spectacular 93-run win against Oman, Pakistan captain Salman Aga made a confident statement. He said, "For the last 2-3 months, we have been playing good cricket. We just have to execute our plans. If we can do this, we can beat any team. It will be a great match against India."

Agha praised his team's bowling and said that the spinners in particular have performed brilliantly. "All three of our spinners bring something new. Sam Ayub did wonders with both new and old balls. Many spin bowling options are necessary in UAE conditions, and we are fortunate that we have 4-5 excellent spinners." However, he also stressed the need to improve batting.

Need to improve batting

In the match against Oman, Pakistan scored 160 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs, but Agha believes that his team could have reached around 180 runs. He said, "Anything can happen in cricket. Our start was good, but we have to work harder in batting." Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris, who hit a brilliant fifty in this match, said, "When we came out to bat, the pitch looked flat, but it was not easy to score runs. I showed the same aggressive game that I have been playing in Pakistan and PSL for the last 5-6 years. The captain also advised us to be aggressive."

Pakistan's big win over Oman

Pakistan made a great start to the tournament by defeating Oman by 93 runs in their first match. Batting first, Pakistan scored 160/7, in which Mohammad Haris' fifty was important. In reply, Oman's team was bundled out for 67 runs in just 16.4 overs, in which Pakistan's spinners played an important role.

India's brilliant performance

On the other hand, India won their first match against UAE by 9 wickets. The Indian bowlers restricted the UAE to a low score, and the batsmen achieved the target easily. India's win proved that they are strong contenders in this tournament.

Expectations from the India-Pakistan match

The India-Pakistan match to be held in Dubai on September 14 is no less than a festival for cricket fans. Both teams are busy with their preparations, and Salman Agha's statement has made this match more exciting. Will Pakistan be able to challenge India on the basis of its bowling and better batting? Or will India maintain its form and win this high-profile match? It will be interesting to see.