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South Indian actor Sai Dharam Tej is all pumped up for the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025. Talking to in Hyderabad, he confidently predicted a big win for Team India. "India is going to win, man. There’s no doubt about that. My focus and my prayers are for India to win, no matter what," he said, showing full faith in the Indian cricket team’s skills.
This high-stakes India-Pakistan match marks their first meeting since the Pahalgam terror attacks in April, followed by India’s Operation Sindoor by the Armed Forces. Fans and politicians have opposed the game amid tense relations, but it goes ahead in Dubai on Sunday. Expect fireworks on the field, as both sides fight hard to dominate.
Adding to the buzz, Kuldeep Yadav’s childhood coach, Kapil Pandey, shared tips for Team India ahead of the Pakistan cricket team showdown. Speaking to , he stressed keeping the pressure on rivals without losing cool, especially with the political strain. "Aim for at least 250 runs if batting first," he advised. "There’s huge hype and opposition, but we must win at any cost. The pressure is real, but our players can handle it."
Kapil praised Team India’s strong lineup. "Our batting and bowling are top-notch. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill set the tone, backed by Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, and a solid middle order that can turn games. In bowling, we’ve got Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy – we’re compact and ready."
India started the Asia Cup with a nine-wicket thrashing of UAE, while Pakistan notched a 93-run victory over Oman on Friday.
India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
Pakistan Squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
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