India vs Pakistan July 19: Historical Rivalry Heats Up with India Leading 11-3, Who Will Triumph at Asia Cup Opener?

Defending Champions India will start their title defense on 19th July, Friday against arch rivals Pakistan.

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8 teams will be playing in the tournament and each four teams has been divided with two groups. India, Pakistan, Nepal and UAE are in group A and host Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Thailand are in group B.

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India has a strong record head to head against Pakistan.

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15 matches will be played in together out of which 12 are group stage match.

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Both of them has played 14 matches with each other, out of which India has won 11 and Pakistan with 3.

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All the matches are scheduled to be played at Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

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Runners up in the previous Asia Cup, Sri Lanka will host this season’s tournament.

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And the Asia Cup will be played in T20 format.

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The tournament will start on 19th July and the final will be played on 28th July.

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