India and Pakistan have both initiated their Asia Cup 2025 campaigns successfully. India triumphed over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a 9-wicket victory in their first match. Pakistan, on the other hand, dominated Oman, winning by 93 runs. The two teams are now preparing to meet in Dubai on September 14th. Before this highly anticipated encounter, Pakistan captain Salman Agha, who experienced a duck in the opening match, made a significant declaration: his team is ready to overcome any challenge.
Salman Agha, after the win against Oman, expressed confidence in his team’s abilities. He emphasized the team’s recent good form, saying they just need to maintain their performance. He stated that with consistent execution of their strategies, they can beat any team and anticipates a thrilling match against India. He acknowledged that the batting needs improvement, but praised the bowling, specifically the spinners’ performances. He noted that each spinner brings something unique, and highlighted Sam Ayub’s performance with both new and old balls. Furthermore, he recognized the value of having multiple spin options in the UAE conditions, mentioning the team’s fortunate position of having several good spinners.