Asia Cup: Value of Pak-Ind match is that of a Final, Rizwan after win

Mohammad Rizwan hit an attacking 71 as Pakistan beat India by five wickets in a last-over Super Four thriller at the Asia Cup on Sunday.

Chasing 182 for victory, Pakistan achieved their target with one ball to spare in Dubai thanks to a key 73-run stand between Rizwan and Mohammad Nawaz (42).

In a post-match interview, the wicket-keeper batter Rizwan said that it is always important for any player to perform in a crucial encounter between the arch-rivals as so many people are watching it all over the world.

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Second-highest successful chase in T20Is in UAE ✅#AsiaCup2022 | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/uRVhxvCzlK

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 4, 2022

“It is always a special match when India and Pakistan play. The value of an India vs Pakistan match is that of a final and players try hard to do well in this match,” Rizwan said.

The in-form Rizwan, who made 43 and 78 in the previous two matches, hit back with three boundaries off pace bowler Hardik Pandya and a six in the next over.

He put on 41 runs with Fakhar Zaman who played a scratchy knock of 13 before falling to Yuzvendra Chahal’s leg spin.

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A stellar contribution from @iMRizwanPak 👏#AsiaCup2022 | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/sT7S2vPztH

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 4, 2022

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan will play its second Super Four stage match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.