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Should India Look At Options Beyond Rishabh Pant In T20Is? Here's What Numbers Suggest

The T20 format in cricket is a ruthless one. It is a format which tests a player's consistency like no other because the time to adjust and deliver is so less. The clock is always ticking for batters and it ticks faster for those who bat in the middle order. These batters often find themselves in situations where they have to make a quick decision about when to drop anchor and when to go on an all out attack. Those who are able to time this well, turn out to be match winners for their respective teams, and those who can't often leave a lot to be desired.

Watch: Arshdeep Singh Drops Sitter, Rohit Sharma's Reaction Goes Viral

The Super 4 Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday, will be remembered over the years for being a thrilling encounter. From Virat Kohli's massive knock of 60 runs off 44 balls to Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan's 71-run knock, which eventually helped his side to claim a five-wicket win on Dubai's ground. There were some key moments in the game, but India were not able to win those small contests within a contest and in the end, the Babar Azam-led side had the last laugh. One such moment was when India pacer Arshdeep Singh dropped a relatively easy catch of Asif Ali in the 18th over, and this led to a massive momentum shift.

India vs Pakistan - "Form Is Brilliant": Rohit Sharma On Virat Kohli

India captain Rohit Sharma's biggest takeaway from his team's five-wicket loss against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super 4 match is learning about the mindset required to defend tricky totals under pressure. Pakistan beat India by five wickets as they chased down the target of 182 with a ball to spare.

Rizwan, Nawaz set up Pakistan’s record win over India

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Mohammad Rizwan smashed his second successive half century and Mohammad Nawaz made 42 off just 20 balls to set up Pakistan’s highest successful run-chase in a Twenty20 against archrival India in their Asia Cup Super 4 match on Sunday. Rizwan scored 71 runs off 51 deliveries while Nawaz hit six fours and two sixes to dominate the middle overs as Pakistan reached 182-5 with a ball to spare in the five-wicket win.

India vs Pakistan - "So Good, So Virat": Here's How The World Reacted As Kohli Slams Fifty vs Pakistan In Asia Cup

Virat Kohli produced yet another gem un an India-Pakistan clash as his half-century helped India post a commanding total against the arch rivals in the Asia Cup 2022 Super 4 clash. Kohli top scored for India with 60 runs. The much-criticised top-order batters finally showed what they are capable of as India put up a stiff 181 for 7 against Pakistan in an Asia Cup Super 4 match here on Sunday. Skipper Rohit Sharma (28) and KL Rahul (28) were outstanding in the Powerplay while Virat Kohli (60) gave glimpses of his vintage self by playing one of his most sublime knocks in recent times to take India to a more than respectable total. What everyone wanted from India's top-order was a change in mindset and the strike rates of 175 (Rohit), 140 (Rahul) and 136 (Kohli) were a testimony to that.

Watch: Virat Kohli Reaches Half-century With Classy Six vs Pakistan In Asia Cup

After a half-century against Hong Kong, Virat Kohli scored yet another 50-plus score against arch-rivals Pakistan in a Super 4 match of the Asia Cup on Sunday. What everyone wanted from India's top-order was a change in mindset and the strike rates of 175 (Rohit Sharma), 140 (KL Rahul) and 136 (Kohli) were a testimony to that. Skipper Rohit Sharma (28) and KL Rahul (28) were outstanding in the Powerplay while Virat Kohli (60) gave glimpses of his vintage self by playing one of his most sublime knocks in recent times to take India to a more than respectable total.

Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan, Super 4: Deepak Hooda And Ravi Bishnoi Named, Rishabh Pant Included

Indian captain Rohit Sharma lost the toss in the opening Super 4 clash of Asia Cup 2022 against Pakistan and it is the 'Men in Blue',who will bat first in the crucial encounter. India have been forced to make some changes in their playing XI for this match due to the injury to Ravindra Jadeja. Rishabh Pant has been favoured over Dinesh Karthik for this encounter as he gives the team an important left-handed option in the batting order.

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: Rahul Dravid ups the ante, says team isn't here just to prepare for T20 World Cup

Rahul Dravid paused, scratched his head and then continued with an awkward smile: "The word is coming out of my mind but I can't use it here. It's a four-letter word that starts with 'S'. Let's say (we) might not look (as) glamorous." The press conference room broke into laughter. Dravid was responding to a journalist's suggestion that Pakistan may have a much more potent bowling attack than India. Team India's head coach wasn't going to just let that pass on the eve of India's second match against Pakistan in this tournament on Saturday.

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Should India Look At Options Beyond Rishabh Pant In T20Is? Here's What Numbers Suggest

Watch: Arshdeep Singh Drops Sitter, Rohit Sharma's Reaction Goes Viral

India vs Pakistan - "Form Is Brilliant": Rohit Sharma On Virat Kohli

Rizwan, Nawaz set up Pakistan’s record win over India

India vs Pakistan - "So Good, So Virat": Here's How The World Reacted As Kohli Slams Fifty vs Pakistan In Asia Cup

Watch: Virat Kohli Reaches Half-century With Classy Six vs Pakistan In Asia Cup

Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan, Super 4: Deepak Hooda And Ravi Bishnoi Named, Rishabh Pant Included

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: Rahul Dravid ups the ante, says team isn't here just to prepare for T20 World Cup