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Ayesha Zafar Plays Down India-Pakistan Asia Cup Rivalry

Pakistan is getting ready to play India in the Asia Cup.

Many people think matches between these teams are especially important.

Ayesha Zafar said her team is treating it like any other game.

She said Pakistan wants to play well and try to win.

Pakistan already beat Thailand in its first match.

The team has India and Hong Kong left in its group matches.

One more win would secure Pakistan a place in the last four.

Ayesha also said the team has been working hard on batting, bowling and fielding.

India’s Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma are also reported to be in strong form.

Key facts

Pakistan's opening result: Pakistan defeated Thailand in its first Asia Cup match.
Remaining group matches: Pakistan has India and Hong Kong left to play.
Qualification position: Pakistan needs one victory to seal a place in the last four.
Match date: Saturday, September 5.
Match venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Ayesha Zafar's approach: She said Pakistan is taking one match at a time and treating the India fixture as another match.
India's reported form: Smriti Mandhana scored a hundred against Hong Kong, while Mandhana and Shafali Verma were described as being in top form.

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