The Dubai International Stadium will be buzzing with the fans cheering for the most awaited clash of the Asia Cup 2018. The Indian team will take on Pakistan later in the evening today. The contest becomes a tad more special as the teams do not play a bilateral series anymore and they will be meeting after Champions Trophy 2017. As we await the most interesting game of the flagship tournament of Asia, let's check out the head-to-head record of both the teams in Asia Cup.
India and Pakistan have played over 12 matches in Asia Cup over the years. The Indian team has a slender lead over its neighbouring nation as it has won six matches in them, while the Pakistan team has won five times. Asia Cup 2018 Schedule in PDF for Free Download: Timetable With List of All Matches in IST Including India vs Pakistan Fixture.
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record at Asia Cup (All Editions):
Sr. No. | Format | Matches | IND Wins | PAK WINS | Ties | N/R | W/L Ratio |
1. | ODIs | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
2. | T20Is | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
3. | Total | 12 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1.20 |
India might have an edge over Pakistan in context of Asia Cup history; however, the latter has a dominant record against the former in matches played in UAE.
India and Pakistan have played a total of 26 matches in the UAE (at Sharjah and Abu Dhabi). In those matches, Pakistan team has won in 19 matches, whereas India has managed to secure victories in only 7 of them. India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record in UAE: Check the Number of ODI Wins, Losses, and Other Statistics Between Arch-Rivals Ahead of Asia Cup 2018.
Surprisingly, both the nations have never played at the said venue. Will India be able to keep its slender lead or will Pakistan’s dominant record against India in UAE prevail? India and Pakistan will compete at Asia Cup 2018 on September 19, in Dubai. Stay tuned with us for all the latest updates about 2018 Asia Cup!
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