IND vs PAK LIVE Streaming – Asia CUP 2022 LIVE: Team India and Pakistan are all set to battle out in a blockbuster clash on Sunday as arch-rivals square off at the Dubai International stadium. Babar Azam’s men will have good memories from their last clash against India, having beaten then Virat Kohli’s side at the same venue in October 2021. However, India will start as strong favorite vs Pakistan on Sunday. Check why? Follow Asia Cup Cricket LIVE & India vs Pakistan LIVE updates and Scores with InsideSport.IN.
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- India and Pakistan meet on Sunday, August 28 at Dubai International Stadium
- Both teams have arrived in UAE ahead of the clash and have started preparations
- Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam will lead their sides with India leading 8-5 on head-to-head affairs
IND vs PAK LIVE Streaming: 3 Reasons why Rohit Sharma led India will start as favorite vs Babar Azam led Pakistan on SUNDAY in ASIA CUP Blockbuster clash: Follow ASIA CUP 2022 LIVE Updates
REASON 1: Return of Hardik Pandya in FORM
Hardik Pandya has been in great touch since the Indian Premier League (IPL) and will provide Pakistan a big threat on Sunday. Hardik will be supported by the Ravindra Jadeja as he can provide necessary width to the side with both bat and ball. The maturity, patience and confidence seen in Hardik Pandya’s game since this year’s IPL has certainly benefited India.
Pandya was awarded ‘Player of the Series’ against England recently and as a batter, Pandya appears calmer, much more composed. Pandya giving more value to his wicket, while the variations he has added in his bowling have also helped him give breakthroughs to the team.
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Reason 2: Rohit Sharma’s aggressive approach – No Shaheen Shah Afridi gives India a edge
Like Hardik, Rohit Sharma too has the approach and match-winning ability to guide India home. His batting and leadership ability will be a decisive factor for Team India as the seek glory at the Asia Cup for the second consecutive time under him.
The ease with which he can clear the in-field and play the big shots in the first six overs, in particular, is known to all. His role will decide the flow of the batting for the middle overs as India will try to insert dominance. If the India skipper gets going and stays at the crease even after the Powerplay, it can certainly spell doom for the opposition alongside making matters easier for the rest of the batting line-up.
Mind it, this time their is no Shaheen Afridi to stop Indian aggression.
Reason 3: Suryakumar Yadav Provides 360 degree dimension to Indian batting
Considering Suryakumar Yadav’s current form, he can put no step wrong and gives India an extra edge as a utility player. Currently, he is the most reliable asset in the team who contributes wherever he has been asked to. SKY as he is popularly known as will be the X-factor for team India.
Suryakumar Yadav is a natural middle-order batter who keeps the ability to shine in the middle over and death overs. On the flip side, during the West Indies tour he showcased his ability to play as an opener and was seen in a great touch, that included 76-run knock.
Suryakumar also provides the the necessary fitness required for the outfield and gives a good fielding option for Rohit Sharma.
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