Dubai, UAE — In a highly anticipated Super Four clash at the Asia Cup, India won the toss and elected to bowl first against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. This is the second encounter between the two teams in the tournament.
Speaking at the toss, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed two changes to the playing XI. The star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy will return to the lineup, providing a significant boost to the bowling attack. The duo had been rested for India’s previous, inconsequential match against Oman.
Making way for their return are pacers Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, who have been rested.
The decision to bowl first is likely influenced by the conditions in Dubai, where chasing teams often have an advantage, and the presence of dew later in the evening can make bowling difficult. With the inclusion of Bumrah and Chakravarthy, India’s bowling unit looks formidable and well-equipped to challenge the Pakistani batting lineup.