Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan - 5 player battles to watch out for
With the return of the greatest rivalry on September 10, eyes will be set on some top-notch player battles.
1. Rohit Sharma vs Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered his best to Pakistan in the massive contest in Pallekele. Indian batters failed to answer his fiery pace bowling for another time within two years. Bowling a ten-over spell, he bagged a four-wicket haul and splurged only 35 runs with a couple of maidens.
India captain Rohit Sharma became his first victim, and with this enormous success, he helped his team to have a fine start to the game. In the upcoming match on Sunday, Rohit will be expected to showcase his best side against Shaheen and equal his score in this tournament.
Back in the 2018 Asia Cup, Rohit thrashed newcomer Shaheen in the Super Fours match and helped the Men in Blue emerge victorious against the Sarfaraz Ahmed-led Pakistan by nine wickets in Dubai. Since then, a lot has changed between both players. In the past few matches in the international circuit, Shaheen has held his nerves and overpowered the India skipper with his brilliant, exquisite, fast-bowling talent.
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