As the Asia Cup 2023 is all set to start in September, you will find the top Asian rival team against Pakistan.
India and Pakistan
The resumption of sporting rivalries between India and Pakistan is one of the high-intensity games between the two countries that has set back a great rivalry. India and Pakistan have faced off in 16 matches, and India has won nine of those games. In 2022, Babar Azam met Pakistan and secured a five-wicket victory against India in Dubai.
One of the most heated and highly anticipated matches in international and Asian cricket is the rivalry between India and Pakistan. National pride, political resentment, and a shared love of sports in each country drive the long-standing rivalry.
In 1984, India won by 54 runs in the first edition of the Asia Cup in the UAE. It was one of the low-scoring games; Indian wicketkeeper Surinder Khanna scored 56 runs, while Sandeep Patel scored 43 runs. While chasing, Pakistan kept losing wickets regularly, creating pressure on them.
However, Pakistan won the 1995 Asia Cup in the UAE by 97 runs, and it was one of the fantastic totals, but while chasing Sachin, Tendulkar got out, but India could not turn the table in the end, and Pakistan won.
Pakistan and Bangladesh
Pakistan-Bangladesh is a high-intensity game that has become prominent in recent years. Bangladesh and Pakistan have played each other several times in the Asia Cup.
Bangladesh and Pakistan competed in the 2012 Asia Cup final, which was held in Bangladesh. Bangladesh put up a respectable score of 236 runs while playing in front of their home audience. However, Pakistan quickly achieved the target, winning the game by two wickets and securing the championship. Pakistan and Bangladesh have competed against each other in the Asia Cup, an international cricket competition for Asian teams. The rivalry between the two nations gives these games a greater meaning. Bangladesh has advanced significantly in recent years, intensifying competition in Asia Cup games.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka
The Asia Cup cricket event has historically included competitive matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Pakistan and Sri Lanka met in the Asia Cup championship game that year, played in Sri Lanka. Pakistan set a challenging target of 296 runs. Despite a valiant effort, Sri Lanka was dismissed for 267, giving Pakistan a 29-run victory and their second Asia Cup championship.
The high-scoring match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the 2000 Asia Cup final will always be remembered. Saeed Anwar scored a superb century as Pakistan produced a staggering 309 runs. Despite their best efforts, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 245 runs, giving Pakistan a resounding victory. Despite Sri Lanka’s heroic attempts, they were in vain.
