The high-octane India vs Pakistan is just one day away, and naturally, the excitement is palpable among experts, fans, & critics. The Asian teams are set for an epic face off on Sunday, September 14, in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, marking it the first time the teams will face each other since the cross-border tensions in April 2025.
The contest has stirred a strong reaction from experts and fans from both sides. Some have strongly opposed to this clash, criticizing BCCI, arguing the board should have strictly rejected the match due to recent political tensions between India & Pakistan. Meanwhile, there are several reports stating that there are low ticket sales for the clash, adding another layer of speculation ahead of the high-stakes clash.
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Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhter, however, dismissed such claims. Speaking to Tapmad, the expert stressed the importance surrounding the high emotions, surrounding the epic clash, and confidently stated that the stadium will be packed, despite rumors of low ticket sales.
"Emotions are running very high. Now we (Pakistan) are meeting India for the first time post-war. Think about it, it can not be houseful. Someone said to me that the tickets are unsold. I said, 'What are you saying?'. Everything is sold. These are all the external talks," Akhtar said.
IND vs PAK Asia Cup clash all set to grab the spotlight
Notably, both teams have started their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on a winning note as India thrashed UAE, & Pakistan convincingly beat Oman by 93 runs. Both teams have strong momentum heading into the clash and will be looking to put the first punch. India has dominated Pakistan recently in ICC & Asia Cup events. The last time when these two teams met, India beat Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 event.
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