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I pray India refuse to play against us: Ex-Pakistan batter afraid of another humiliation
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has expressed concerns ahead of the India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2025, fearing another humiliating loss for his country. India and Pakistan are set to clash on September 14 in the Asia Cup in Dubai and are likely to face off again on September 21 in super 4 ahead of the fixture there's panic amongst Pakistan fans and pundits, who're dreading another crushing defeat against their arch-rivals. Pakistan recently lost an ODI series against West Indies by 2-1 after over 33 years, which has added to their woes ahead of the Asia Cup. Hence, Basit Ali isn't too optimistic about Pakistan's chances against pray India refuse to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, just like how they did at the World Championships of Legends. Itni buri tarah maarenge na vo, ki aapki soch hai (They will beat us so badly you can't even imagine),' Basit said on The Game Plan YouTube channel.
India have a dominating record against Pakistan in T20Is having won ten out of 13 matches played between the two teams. In the last encounter between the two teams during the T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistan failed to chase down the target of 120 and lost by six late Pakistan have suffered several humiliating losses against lesser-ranked teams such as USA, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. Hence, with their performances going on a downward slope, Pakistan are likely to face a similar fate in the Asia India are the defending champions of Asia Cup, having won the previous edition in 2023 after beating Sri Lanka in a one-sided, low-scoring final. The BCCI has the hosting rights for the tournament. Sources had told this publication in May that India won't participate in or host the Asia Cup in the aftermath of the terrorist attack that killed tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's the BCCI's stance changed, and the tournament has been moved to a neutral venue. Had India pulled out of the Asia Cup, the tournament's future would have been in doubt. A large chunk of the tournament's financial backing comes from Indian sponsors and broadcasters.- EndsMust Watch
