India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup: A history of the intense rivalry
In 11 games they have played against each other until now, both have won five each with one remaining inconclusive.
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1997: Match abandoned after Venkatesh Prasad left Pakistan reeling at 30 for 5
Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar won the toss in the game at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and chose to field first. Led by Rameez Raja, Pakistan had a disastrous outing with five of their batsmen returning to the pavilion with just 30 runs on the board in 9 overs.
Venkatesh Prasad made full use of the wet conditions taking 4 for 17 in five overs with the other wicket going to Abey Kuruvilla. But as luck had it in store, rain intervened after the fifth over when the match was reduced to 33 overs but still no progress could be made because of bad lights and the match had to be abandoned. The game could not be held the next day either and both the teams had to share a point each. Such a frustrating day it was for the Indian fans.
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