Asia Cup 2018: Verve among Pakistani and Indian fans picking momentum

Dunya News

Pakistan is a far superior side to India in the one day international matches history.

(Web Desk) – As the time for cricket battle between two arch-rivals Pakistan and India is near, emotions have reached new heights. Millions of fans from all around the world will be watching the match. An overwhelmingly majority of Pakistanis in Dubai are waiting for the time when both would compete. According to local reputed newspaper, the demand of the tickets is quite high and has termed the game "mother of all games". The prices of tickets have risen. The tickets costing Dh150 are being sold between Dh300 to Dh450.

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It definitely is an opportunity for Pakistan to once again prove their mettle and solidify the superiority over India. Considering India inferior or lower in any way would not be a rational strategy. In the given circumstances, the match is of greater significance for Pakistan team to restore supremacy over India in Cup’s history. As far as the statistics are concerned, the greens shirts, undoubtedly, is a far superior side to India in the one day international matches history.

Record of Pakistan and India matches

Both Pakistan and India played altogether 129 matches with green shirts winning 73, losing 52 with four matches remained result less. Interestingly, the United Arab Emirates, the second home of Pakistan cricket team, is lucky for the green shirts who remained victorious in 18 matches, out of the 26 played there against India.

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Reaction of the social media users over the match

Social media has poured in with reactions from Pakistani and Indian fans. It will undoubtedly be the biggest battle of Asia Cup.

By Junaid Ali Malik

(--With input from APP)