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If both teams progress deep into the tournament, they could face each other three times, including the final.

Historically, India leads Pakistan with 10 wins in the Asia Cup across formats, while Pakistan has six, and two matches ended without a result.

In the T20 format of the Asia Cup, India has won two matches against Pakistan's one.

Despite a strong performance record, including two fifties on his debut and a 150, Sarfaraz was not selected for India's Test series in England.

India is scheduled to play the West Indies from October 2 to 14, and South Africa in November.

Srikkanth stated: "You have to play bold. Don't make him wait. Don't say things like 'let him mature'. He is already playing with remarkable maturity. His shot-making has been on another level. If I were chairman, I would definitely have him in the squad."

Srikkanth said he would pick Abhishek Sharma and either Vaibhav Suryavanshi or Sai Sudharsan as openers.

Srikkanth added, "If I were a selector, I would keep Vaibhav in the 15 for the T20 World Cup. He has been outstanding."

Outside of the IPL, Arjun Tendulkar plays domestic cricket for Goa.

Arjun Tendulkar's record includes 17 first-class games with 532 runs and 37 wickets, 18 List A matches with 102 runs and 25 wickets, and 24 T20 appearances with 119 runs and 27 wickets.

Kanpur Superstars struggled in response, managing only 139/9, resulting in an 86-run victory for Meerut Mavericks.

With the Asia Cup squad selection approaching, Rinku Singh's performance served as a timely reminder of his all-round ability.

Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia into the series.

South Africa welcomes back Temba Bavuma, who has recovered from a hamstring injury to lead the squad.

South Africa has added five players for the ODIs, including Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Matthew Breetzke, and Tony de Zorzi.