Saqlain Mushtaq, India, Pakistan, Asia Cup 2018
Former Pakistan cricketer, Saqlin Mushtaq congratulates India for beating Pakistan in the Asia Cup Group A match on September 19 (Wednesday) by eight wickets. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Former Pakistan cricketer, Saqlain Mushtaq lauds Team India for beating arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2018 Group A match on September 19 (Wednesday) by eight wickets at Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

However, India won their second Asia Cup match convincingly against Pakistani team by eight wickets. On Wednesday, Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and elected to bat first. They managed to post a score of 162 runs after losing all their wickets.

However, the Indian bowlers did some fantastic job to rattle Men in Green batting line up quickly.

Moreover, Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered goods for India, and Kedar Jadhav bowled a fantastic spell of nine overs while giving away 23 runs to bag three wickets.

However, after Hardik Pandya picked a hip injury in the middle, Jadhav was given the responsibility to replace him.

Asia Cup 2018: Saqlain Mushtaq Congratulates Team India After Routing Pakistan
Team India bowlers were sensational with the ball. PC: Getty Images

Meanwhile, achieving a target of 163 runs for India was not a tough job. They ruled the Pakistan bowling attack and reached the 50-run mark within nine overs. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan played brilliantly and reduced the pressure for the rest of the team.

Moreover, after the duo departs, Dinesh Karthik and Ambati Rayudu did the rest for their nation. They contributed 60 runs for the third wicket to dent Pakistan.
Mushtaq congratulated Men in Blue for beating the Sarfraz-led team by eight wickets. However, he said that it is just a game where there will be a winning side and a losing side. He is optimistic to see Men in Green making a strong comeback.

“Some you win others you lose. Winning and losing is a part of the game! Never mind, Team Pakistan! Congratulations and well done Team India,” the post read.

Asia Cup 2018: Here’s the tweet in which Saqlain Mushtaq congratulates Team India after thrashing Pakistan –

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