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Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has tipped India as the favorites for the much-anticipated ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan
The two teams will square off in a high-voltage clash on September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
This will also be India and Pakistan’s first meeting since the heightened tensions that occurred in May.
Now, Wasim Akram has commented on the Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan, urging fans not to lose their discipline.
“I am sure these matches will be entertaining, just like all other India-Pakistan matches. But I hope both the players and the fans will remain disciplined and do not cross the line,” he said in an interview with Telecom Asia Sport.
The 59-year-old also opined on the clash, deeming India as the favorites due to their recent form.
“If Indians are patriotic and want their team to win, the same goes for Pakistani fans. India has been in better form recently and will start as favourites, but the team that handles pressure best on the day will win,” said Wasim Akram.
It is noteworthy to mention that Pakistan will play Afghanistan and the UAE in the tri-series before the marquee event. The matches of the tri-series are set to take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from August 29 to September 7.
The continental tournament is set to take place across two venues, Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, in the UAE from September 9 to 28.
Pakistan will play their opening match in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 12 against Oman before squaring off against India in the much-anticipated encounter, scheduled for September 14.
Pakistan Squad for Tri-Series and Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan: Salman Agha (capt), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem
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