India won the toss and elected to bowl against Pakistan in the second match of the Asia Cup. The highly-awaited encounter is also the campaign opener for both teams.

Rishabh Pant did not find a place in India's playing XI as Dinesh Karthik was given a nod over the youngster. All eyes are on Virat Kohli who returns to action after being rested for India's last two tours - West Indies and Zimbabwe. 

The former India skipper will make his 100th T20I appearance, becoming the only Indian player to play 100 or more games in all three formats. Young Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah is all set to make his T20I debut today, informed the Pakistan Cricket Board hours ahead of their match against India today. 

Hasan Ali has also joined the Pakistan team, after being roped in as a late replacement for the injured Mohammad Wasim Jr, who had suffered a side strain. After a gap of almost one year, India play a cricket match against Pakistan. 

The last time the two teams played against each other was a T20 World Cup encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium that saw the Babar Azam-led side come out on top on match day, registering a 10-wicket win over their arch-rivals. 

That was the first time Pakistan beat India in a World Cup encounter. And now, India finally have their chance to avenge the loss. 

Led by Rohit, Team India have met Pakistan at the same venue today in Asia Cup. 

Source: NDTV

BDST:2000 HRS, AUG 28, 2022
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