India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: Dream XI tricks and tips
India and Pakistan will lock horns, once again, in an enticing battle in the ongoing Asia Cup 2018. The two sides had faced each other, last Wednesday, in a Pool A encounter, where India humiliated Pakistan. Fans playing the Dream XI must be wondering who could be drafted into the Fantasy side. Here is our guide.
Rohit and Bhuvi get leadership roles
Rohit Sharma has picked form at a crucial time. He has been fantastic in the last two encounters. He gets the nod as the side's skipper. Pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar is his deputy for this match. Bhuvi has been fantastic with crucial top order scalps.
A top class batting unit on offer
India's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma could play a pivotal role upfront and his attributes, on the field, make him a no-brainer. Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq will hope to play in the manner he usually does and could lay the foundation for Pakistan. Babar Azam holds the fort and is joined by India's comeback man Ambati Rayudu to add depth.
Dhoni in as keeper, two all-rounders make the cut
MS Dhoni gets our backing as he looked in good touch in the match against Bangladesh. Dhoni also boasts of a terrific record against Pakistan. Two all-rounders make the cut including Pakistan's in-form Shoaib Malik, a big player in the middle order. His calm head is crucial. Ravindra Jadeja excelled in the previous match and could once again be decisive with his left-arm spin.
A dream bowling line-up promises maximum points
India's pace duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah are the rock of this bowling line-up. Both have been terrific in building the pressure and getting wickets. Kuldeep Yadav fills in as the premier spinner. His variations will be vital in gaining breakthroughs. Given it's a pitch that assists spin, Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz fills in the final spot after his heroics against Afghanistan.
