IND vs PAK Pitch Report – Asia Cup 2022 LIVE Team India will return to the Dubai international stadium less than a year after their gut-wrenching exit from the T20 World Cup as they begin their Asia Cup campaign on Saturday. Rohit Sharma kick start the tournament with a game against Babar Azam’s Pakistan, who had delivered a 10-wicket knockout punch the last time the two teams met at the same venue. The conditions have not altered much over the years and India will have to ramp up their deck ahead of the blockbuster match. Follow India vs Pakistan LIVE at Asia Cup Cricket & Check Dubai P Insidesport.IN
IND vs PAK Pitch Report: T20 World Cup trend set to continue in Dubai as India return to venue of Pakistan mauling – Check Dubai pitch and weather report
Team India have grown accustomed to conditions in Dubai, with the T20 World Cup and one and a half IPL seasons being held in the UAE. While the familiarity exists, the Men in Blue have struggled to dominate on the comparatively slower tracks. The pitch at the Dubai International Stadium is two paced at best, with assistance for spinners. However, fast bowlers who can consistently bowl above 140 have also done well here in the recent past, juggling with their variations and off pace deliveries.
India played four games in the T20 World Cup in Dubai, winning two and losing two. The wins came against minnows Scotland and Namibia, while Pakistan and New Zealand both comprehensively defeated the Men in Blue. India lost the toss in both games, and it will once again be a key feature during the Asia Cup. Pakistan meanwhile have played a lot of their cricket in the UAE and have a favourable record at their second home. Azam and co will like for a repeat of their thumping win over India from last year which came at the same venue.
IND vs PAK Pitch Report: T20 World Cup trend set to continue in Dubai as India return to venue of Pakistan mauling – Check Dubai pitch and weather report
Team India at the Dubai International Stadium
| Opposition | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | Tie+W | Tie+L | NR | % |
| v Namibia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| v New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| v Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| v Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium
| Opposition | Span | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | Tie+W | Tie+L | NR | % |
| v Afghanistan | 2021-2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| v Australia | 2009-2021 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 56.25 |
| v England | 2010-2015 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| v India | 2021-2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| v New Zealand | 2009-2018 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| v South Africa | 2013-2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| v Sri Lanka | 2013-2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| v West Indies | 2016-2016 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Weather Forecast: With dew set to come in effect, the coin toss becomes crucial and Rohit Sharma will hope to get it right. The sun will be beating down in the afternoon on the pitch before it cools down as the night sets in Dubai. The temperatures during the game will range around 30 degree Celsius, and it is expected to be very humid.
IND vs PAK Pitch Report: T20 World Cup trend set to continue in Dubai as India return to venue of Pakistan mauling – Check Dubai pitch and weather report
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