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With the Asia Cup 2025 set to begin on September 9 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, anticipation is building for the marquee clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has added fuel to the fire with a bold prediction about the outcome of the matches against India. His comments, made in a viral video, have sparked discussion among fans and experts alike, further intensifying the long-standing rivalry.
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf fires warning shot at India with fearless prediction
In a viral video circulating on social media, a fan can be seen asking Rauf about the possibility of Pakistan playing India twice in the tournament – once in the group stage and potentially again in the Super Fours. Rauf, without any hesitation, replied with a confident assertion, saying, “Dono apne hai, Inshallah” (Both matches are ours, God willing).
This short but impactful statement has intensified the build-up to the highly anticipated encounter. Rauf is a key figure in Pakistan’s bowling attack and is their leading wicket-taker in T20Is, with 120 wickets in 87 matches. He has played five T20Is against India, taking seven wickets, including a crucial three-wicket haul in the T20 World Cup 2024, where he was a standout performer despite Pakistan’s loss. His confidence is rooted in his past performances and his ability to bowl with extreme pace, which he believes can trouble the opposition.
Here’s the video:
Haris Rauf on Pakistan vs India. 🇵🇰🔥 pic.twitter.com/1nywqFxGou
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Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan’s squad and the India challenge
The Asia Cup 2025 will see a new-look Pakistan team, led by captain Salman Ali Agha, take on a strong Indian side on September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Pakistani team has undergone a significant shake-up, with senior players like former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, along with Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed, not being selected for the 17-member squad. The team will instead be relying on a blend of experienced players like Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi, along with promising youngsters. The last T20I encounter between India and Pakistan was during the T20 WC 2024, where India successfully defended a target of 120 runs in a nail-biting encounter.
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