By Rishav Narang
Copyright timesnownews
India continued their dominant run and defeated Pakistan in their second game to retain the top position in the Group A points table. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side chased down the target of 128 with ease. The Men in Blue now have 4 points in their account at an NRR of +4.793. Pakistan, on the other hand, have 2 points at an NRR of +1.649. Despite the defeat against India, Pakistan are a solid contender to make it to the second round. India have all but punched their ticket to the second round. They can make it to the second round even before playing their next match of the tournament. When will India play their next Asia Cup match? India now have a long break and they will make their on-field return on Friday against Oman. The fixture will be played on September 19 in Abu Dhabi from 8:00 PM IST. India are unlikely to make any changes in their playing XI and the same set of players looks set to play against Oman. It would also mean no place for Arshdeep Singh once again. India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is, Arshdeep, has shockingly been on the bench in the continental tournament. He has 99 scalps in T20Is and is one wicket short of the 100 mark. Also Read: Why India Boycotted 1986 Asia Cup, Were Replaced By A New Team – All You Need To Know Kuldeep Yadav the star of Indian bowling Kuldeep Yadav has been the best performer for India with the ball and has delivered back-to-back Player of the Match performances. The left-arm spinner scalped 4 wickets in only 13 balls he bowled against UAE. Kuldeep continued his form against Pakistan and scalped 3 wickets for just 18 runs in his spell. Axar Patel also did the job with the ball and dismissed 2 batters. Jasprit Bumrah also scalped 2 wickets. Abhishek Sharma also rolled his arm and delivered one over.
