Cricket and Patriotism: Should the India vs Pakistan Match in Asia Cup 2025 Proceed?

On the other hand, sports enthusiasts argue that the match provides an opportunity to “settle scores” on the field. Many fans believe India should use this platform to dominate Pakistan, as they have in past encounters, channeling national sentiment into a sporting victory. India’s historical edge in the rivalry—9 wins to Pakistan’s 4 in T20Is (1 tie) and 10-6 in Asia Cup meetings—fuels this enthusiasm.