The highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled for September 14th in Dubai. Fans are eagerly awaiting this clash. Both teams have started the tournament strongly, with India securing a dominant 9-wicket victory against the UAE, while Pakistan defeated Oman by 93 runs. Both teams will be aiming to continue their winning momentum. During this match, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma is expected to be eager to ‘break the ego’ of Pakistani spinner Sufiyan Muqeem, following a disagreement between the two players a year prior.
Last year, during the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, a dispute arose between Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma and Pakistani left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem. The video of the incident went viral on social media. India A and Pakistan A were in Group B of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup. On October 19, 2024, the teams played against each other at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. In that match, opening batsman Abhishek Sharma, along with Prabhsimran Singh, gave India a fast start, scoring 68 runs in 6 overs. In the seventh over, Sufiyan Muqeem bowled, and Abhishek Sharma lost his wicket trying to hit a big shot.
After this, Sufiyan Muqeem gestured Abhishek to return to the pavilion. Abhishek responded with a retort, leading to an argument. The umpires intervened to resolve the escalating conflict between Sufiyan and Abhishek. In that match, Abhishek Sharma scored 35 runs off 22 balls. India A scored 183 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. In response, the Pakistan A team could only manage 176 runs in 20 overs. These two players will face each other again in the Asia Cup on September 14, which could heighten the excitement of the match.