India-Pakistan rivalry is a source of tension. No matter what the situation is in cricket on the field, the war of words between the two countries takes a different level before the game. That proof was found again. Pakistan has played five matches against India in major competitions in the last three years and lost all of them. Despite such results, Pakistan has challenged India to defeat it before the Asia Cup.
Next month, India and Pakistan will face each other in the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates on September 14. Before that match, Pakistan’s chief selector Aqib Javed has warned India. He said in a press conference, “Our team has the ability to defeat India. We are ready to defeat India. Believe it or not, there is no bigger match in world cricket than India-Pakistan.” Aqib warned that they have the ability to defeat not only India but all other countries as well. He said, “Our team can defeat any team. Now everyone knows what the relationship between the two countries is. We will play for Pakistan. The boys in the team are ready. We will show what Pakistan cricket is. We have the experience of playing in Dubai. We will use that.”
Pakistan last defeated India in the 2021 T20 World Cup. They won by 10 wickets thanks to the brilliance of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Babar and Rizwan did not get a chance in the Asia Cup squad.
India defeated Pakistan in a tight match in the 2022 T20 World Cup, relying on Virat Kohli’s shoulders. India defeated Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup as well as the ODI World Cup. Pakistan also lost to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
FAQ
Who made the statement “We are ready to beat India”?
Pakistan’s chief selector, Aqib Javed, made the bold claim ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.
When will India and Pakistan face each other in the Asia Cup 2025?
The high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 14, 2025, in the United Arab Emirates.
What was Aqib Javed’s message to India?
He said Pakistan has the ability to defeat India and that the team is fully prepared for the challenge.
How has Pakistan performed against India in recent ICC and Asia Cup tournaments?
Pakistan lost their last five encounters against India in major events, including the 2022 T20 World Cup, 2023 Asia Cup, 2023 ODI World Cup, 2024 T20 World Cup, and 2025 Champions Trophy.
When was the last time Pakistan defeated India in a major tournament?
Pakistan last beat India in the 2021 T20 World Cup, winning by 10 wickets with key performances from Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan.
