India vs Pakistan, Live Cricket Score, Asia Cup T20 2016: Match 4 at Mirpur

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan go head to head in one of the biggest match of the year, in Match 4 of the Asia Cup T20 2016 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Saturday. With the game being dubbed as undoubtedly the most anticipated and hyped game of the year, it’s sure to grab a lot of eyeballs. India, who already have gone off to a winning start in the competition, beating Bangladesh in the opening tie by 45 runs, would aim to continue their good run against the arch rivals, while Pakistan, who play their opening tie, would definitely look to halt India’s winning run, and get off to a solid start. Live Cricket Scorecard: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup T20 2016 Match 4 at Dhaka

Ashish Nehra and Jasprit Bumrah are proving themselves with both new ball and old. The role of the fifth bowler is being shared by Pandya, Yuvraj, and Raina with aplomb, which gives India a tremendously well-rounded look. Hardik Pandya is showing the ability to score invaluable quick runs at the death. His powerful wristwork and wide range of shots means that India have a reliable lower-middle order. Live Cricket Updates: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup T20 2016, Match 4 at Dhaka

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Pakistan have a dependable batting order as well, led by Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Umar Akmal, Sarfraz Ahmed, and the impressive Sharjeel Khan. Given the popularity of the contest and the context of this encounter, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two fine cricket teams. India hold the advantage going into the match, but Pakistan will be rearing to avenge their defeat at ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. The arch rivals will battle it out in a much-awaited Asia Cup bout.

Squads:

India: MS Dhoni (c & wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ashish Nehra, Ajinkya Rahane, Parthiv Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harbhajan Singh.

Pakistan: Shahid Afridi (c), Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Mohammed Hafeez, Sharjeel Khan, Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Mohamed Irfan, Mohammed Sami, Wahab Riaz, Anwar Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imaad Wasim, Mohammad Aamer, Khurram Manzoor, Mohammed Nawaz.