Since no spoiler thread yet from brother @The Bald Eagle , I thought of initiating one 
There’s been plenty of chatter about the upcoming Asia Cup clashes between India and Pakistan. A lot of Indian fans seem convinced that victory is all but assured, given India’s strong T20 record. On paper, the rankings certainly back that view: India sit at No. 1 while Pakistan are down at No. 7.
But T20 cricket is nothing if not unpredictable. Let’s look at the last five encounters:
This makes me believe the upcoming Asia Cup encounters will be much tighter than many expect. Adding to the intrigue, it will be the first time in years that India face Pakistan without either Kohli or Rohit in the XI.
I still think India will come out on top, but Pakistan are unlikely to be a cakewalk. Buckle up, this could get spicy.


There’s been plenty of chatter about the upcoming Asia Cup clashes between India and Pakistan. A lot of Indian fans seem convinced that victory is all but assured, given India’s strong T20 record. On paper, the rankings certainly back that view: India sit at No. 1 while Pakistan are down at No. 7.
But T20 cricket is nothing if not unpredictable. Let’s look at the last five encounters:
- 24 Oct 2021 – Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets (Dubai)
- 28 Aug 2022 – India won in the last over
- 4 Sept 2022 – Pakistan beat India
- 23 Oct 2022 – Kohli pulled off a miracle win
- 9 Jun 2024 – Bumrah snatched victory at the death
This makes me believe the upcoming Asia Cup encounters will be much tighter than many expect. Adding to the intrigue, it will be the first time in years that India face Pakistan without either Kohli or Rohit in the XI.
I still think India will come out on top, but Pakistan are unlikely to be a cakewalk. Buckle up, this could get spicy.
