India vs Pakistan, India Predicted XI: Should Dinesh Karthik Be Included In The Playing XI?

India start their 2022 Asia Cup campaign with a match against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, August 28. For India, it will be an opportunity to avenge their 2021 T20 World Cup loss to Pakistan. The side had suffered a 10-wicket defeat at the hands of their Asian neighbours at the world event last year. On Sunday, the Rohit Sharma-led team will look to play its A game in a bid to win the high-octane clash.

It is worth noting that India's Jasprit Bumrah misses the event due to injury and that gives other young and emerging pacers a chance to play a key role in India's campaign at the event.

Meanwhile, a big dilemma for the team management will be the batting lineup. They will likely have to choose between Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik, although the two play different roles in the team.

Here is what we think could be India's playing XI against Pakistan:

Rohit Sharma (captain): The Indian skipper is the second-best scorer in T20 Internationals (T20Is), being just 10 runs behind list-topper Martin Guptill.

KL Rahul: The batter returned from his injury in the Zimbabwe ODI series but failed to play any impactful knock with the bat. Against Pakistan, Rahul will try to play his best game.

Virat Kohli: The former India skipper is struggling with his form, both at international level and T20s. He must be eyeing a memorable comeback to form with an impactful knock against Pakistan.

Suryakumar Yadav: The batter remains India's strength at the middle order. With his 360-degree range of shots, Suryakumar Yadav is a big threat for the Pakistan bowlers.

Rishabh Pant: The southpaw comes on the back of a so-so T20I series against the West Indies, but he can rip apart any bowling line-up on his