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.
2008: Rivals share laurels 1-1
Match 1: India win by 6 wickets after Sehwag, Raina, Yuvraj Blitzkrieg
In the group game, Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik won the toss and elected to bat and the batsman himself scored his second successive ton against the arch-rivals in Karachi. Pakistan put up 299 for 4 riding Malik’s 125 (he retired hurt) and Younis Khan’s 59. Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side did not have much of a bowling success in this game. But India’s batters had a great day in office with Virender Sehwag leading from the front to hit 119, the first century by an Indian against Pakistan in Asia Cup.
India finished off the game inside 43 overs with 6 wickets in hand and a special credit for that early finish went to Suresh Raina (69-ball 84) and Yuvraj Singh (47-ball 48). For Pakistan, Iftiqar Anjum took 2 for 61 to be the most successful bowler. Raina was adjudged the man of the match.
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