The Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan, scheduled for September 14 in Dubai, is highly anticipated by fans. Both teams have begun the tournament with strong performances; India defeated the UAE with a 9-wicket victory, while Pakistan won against Oman by a margin of 93 runs. Each team is keen to sustain their winning run. This particular match is expected to involve a heated contest between Indian opener Abhishek Sharma and Pakistani spinner Sufiyan Muqeem, fueled by a disagreement the two players had a year ago.
The conflict between Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma and Pakistani left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem transpired during the Emerging Teams Asia Cup last year, and the video went viral. In the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, India A and Pakistan A were placed in Group B. On October 19, 2024, both teams faced off at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. In that game, Abhishek Sharma, opening for India, and Prabhsimran Singh provided a rapid start, accumulating 68 runs in the first 6 overs. In the seventh over, Sufiyan Muqeem bowled, and Abhishek lost his wicket while attempting a big shot.
Subsequently, Sufiyan Muqeem gestured for Abhishek to leave the field, prompting a retort. An argument ensued, and the umpires had to intervene to prevent the situation from escalating. In that encounter, Abhishek Sharma scored 35 runs off 22 balls. India A managed 183 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs, while Pakistan A fell short, scoring 176 runs in their 20 overs. The stage is set for these two players to confront each other again in the Asia Cup on September 14, a factor that could significantly heighten the match’s excitement.