The first encounter between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 was one for the ages, with Rohit Sharma's team prevailing in the final over after a tense 39 overs in Dubai on Sunday.
Hardik Pandya was the star for India with bat and ball as he took the team in blue home with a six off spinner Mohammad Nawaz, chasing Pakistan's score of 147.
Young Pakistan quick Naseem Shah emerged as the hero for Babar Azam's team as he rattled India at the top and bowled a brave 18th over despite cramping up.
India then went on to defeat Hong Kong to qualify for the Super 4 stage. Suryakumar Yadav smashed 68 from just 26 balls in an otherwise lacklustre show from India as their opponents made 152-5 in their allotted overs to lose by 40 runs.
Pakistan, on the other hand, stormed into next stage by crushing Hong Kong by 155 runs in Sharjah on Friday.
Mohammad Rizwan returned to form with an unbeaten 78 against the Associate nation, with spinners Shadab Khan (4-8) and Nawaz (3-5) dismissing Hong Kong for a record low 38.
That set up another enthralling contest between India and Pakistan in the Super 4 stage.
What tournament are India playing Pakistan in?
India v Pakistan Super 4 stage match, Asia Cup 2022.
When is the India v Pakistan match taking place?
Sunday, September 4, from 6pm UAE time.
Where is the game being held?
Dubai International Stadium.
How to watch India v Pakistan in the UAE
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Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 78 against Hong Kong in their Asia Cup match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Pawan Singh / The National -
Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman, left, is congratulated by Mohammad Rizwan after scoring fifty during Asia Cup match against Hong Kong in in Sharjah on Friday, September 2, 2022. AP -
Fakhar Zaman hit a quick fifty in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National -
Mohammad Rizwan helped set up a crushing win over Hong Kong in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National -
Babar Azam was dismissed cheaply. Pawan Singh / The National -
Haris Rauf, centre, and Mohammad Rizwan, left, after the win over Hong Kong. Pawan Singh / The National -
Mohammad Nawaz took three wickets against Hong Kong. Pawan Singh / The National -
Hong Kong's Aizaz Khan is bowled by Pakistan's Shadab Khan. AP -
Pakistan's Shadab Khan, right, took four wickets in Sharjah. AP -
Khizer Ul Haq from India wearing Pakistan T-shirt and sending love to his Pakistani wife and kids during the Pakistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2022 cricket match held at Sharjah International Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Khizer staying and working in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Ehsan Khan (right) celebrating after taking the wicket of Babar Azam during the Pakistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2022 cricket match held at Sharjah International Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National -
Fans during the Pakistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2022 cricket match held at Sharjah International Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
