India and Pakistan will meet in the first of potentially three Asia Cup clashes at Pallekele with rain expected to delay start.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan is shaping up to be a great rivalry. Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka has seen plenty of drama both on and off the field. But nothing comes close to matching India vs Pakistan.
The quality of India vs Pakistan, the history of the clash and the importance of it tops all other rivalries in the Asia Cup. One could well make a case that this is bigger than even the Ashes given the subtext of political tensions between the two countries. Fact that they don’t play each other regularly adds to the anticipation for fans and non-regular watchers alike.
Their last meeting in a 50-over match came at the 2019 World Cup when India won convincingly. Since the 2017 Champions Trophy, India and Pakistan have just met thrice in six years.
