India will face Pakistan in their first Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, September 21, after topping Group A with 3 wins in 3 matches.
On the other hand, having lost their last six encounters against India, Pakistan stares at its seventh consecutive loss against arch-rivals as they head into the game underdogs.
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Ahead of the big game, which could take the winning team a step closer to the final, former wicketkeeper batter Deep Dasgupta has issued Suryakumar Yadav and co. a stern warning to beware of Pakistan.
IND vs PAK: Deep Dasgupta issues a warning for Suryakumar Yadav
Ahead of the tournament, Pakistan carried some momentum with series wins in the West Indies and UAE — the latter being a tri-nation tournament with UAE and Afghanistan involved.
While speaking with PTI in the build-up to the high-stakes clash between the Asian giants, Deep spoke about the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket and how Pakistan thrives when they are counted out.
"Pakistan hasn't played good cricket for a couple of years now. They have good individual players, but they haven't clicked as a unit. That said, they're always dangerous, and in this format, you can't take anyone lightly," he emphasized.
"There's still a clear difference in quality between India and Pakistan at the moment, but Pakistan remains a dangerous side," Dasgupta further added.
After the big game on Sunday, the teams will go on and face Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the Super Four stage before a potential final of the competition.
A win against Pakistan could help India with a shot at defending their Asia Cup title from 2023, while Pakistan look to punch above their weight and challenge for their first continental trophy since 2012.
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