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
Fans can enjoy all the action on Starzplay. You can view live matches, highlights, pre-game shows and post-match analysis on Starzplay, who have the rights to live stream the tournament across the Mena region.
You can subscribe to the cricket package for Dh 24.99 per month to enjoy the Asia Cup and live cricket throughout the year. Click here for more: https://starzplay.com/channels/cricket
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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
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When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
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What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
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The flights
Etihad and Emirates fly direct to Kolkata from Dh1,504 and Dh1,450 return including taxes, respectively. The flight takes four hours 30 minutes outbound and 5 hours 30 minute returning.
The trains
Numerous trains link Kolkata and Murshidabad but the daily early morning Hazarduari Express (3’ 52”) is the fastest and most convenient; this service also stops in Plassey. The return train departs Murshidabad late afternoon. Though just about feasible as a day trip, staying overnight is recommended.
The hotels
Mursidabad’s hotels are less than modest but Berhampore, 11km south, offers more accommodation and facilities (and the Hazarduari Express also pauses here). Try Hotel The Fame, with an array of rooms from doubles at Rs1,596/Dh90 to a ‘grand presidential suite’ at Rs7,854/Dh443.
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