Following a successful start to their campaign at the Asia Cup 2022, India will once again face Pakistan in the continental tournament on Sunday evening, September 4, 2022. The Indian side has won both of their opening matches, including against Pakistan in the campaign opener, which helped them to seal a spot in the last four. However, Sunday’s match is expected to be much different for both sides, each of whom has one influential squad member ruled out.

Ace Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022 after the victory against Hong Kong. The 33-year-old has been one of the most influential members of the Indian team for a long time and was one of the best players for the Men in Blue against Pakistan in the previous match, where he scored 35 off 29 balls while chasing the target. Axar Patel has replaced him in the squad.

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On the other hand, Pakistan’s star pacer Shahnawaz Dahani has also been ruled out of the match after picking up an injury. The 24-year-old displayed an impressive performance against India in the previous match, despite being unable to claim any wickets. He is likely to be replaced by Hasan Ali or Muhammad Hasnain.

Here is the head-to-head record of India and Pakistan as they gear up to face each other for the second time in Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday evening.

Form guide

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Since playing their last bilateral series in 2013, India and Pakistan have played each other a total of 14 times across all competitions. Six of these 14 matches have come in the Asia Cup. The arch-rivals have faced each other 15 times in the history of the Asia Cup, one of which was abandoned.

India boasts of a record of nine wins over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, compared to five of the latter. The remaining match was abandoned for rain, which was organised in the 1997 edition of the tournament.

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Pitch and conditions

High temperatures and heat have been a problem at the Asia Cup 2022, for which both Indian and Pakistan were penalised in the previous match. The temperature in Dubai is set to reach 40°C in the afternoon, however, it is expected to come down when the match begins. However, heat will still be a problem for whoever bats first.

Dew will play a part in the later parts of the match and whoever bowls second will have an advantage if there is dew in the second innings.