Asia Cup 2018: Rohit Sharma hopes to replicate performance against Pakistan

After demolishing Bangladesh in their previous encounter, India remains the only team yet to be beaten at this year's tournament. The Rohit Sharma led-side looked to have got their act together after surviving an early scare in the form of Hong Kong.

However, despite having the favorites tag, there will be no room for complacency for India as they look to focus on their preparation in their bid to secure passage into the 2018 Asia Cup final.

Pakistan suffered a heavy group-stage defeat at the hands of a rampant India, and skipper Rohit Sharma was the architect of that win. Taking confidence from their previous performance against Pakistan, the Indian hitman hopes his side can repeat the same when the two arch-rivals clash in their second Super Four fixture.

Speaking after registering a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Bangladesh, "When everything goes to plan, it looks easy. We will go back and recover and come back fresh against Pakistan and try to replicate this performance,” Rohit said on Friday.

It is a known fact that the Men in Green (Pakistan) have a penchant for surprising not just their opponents but themselves too. Thus, defending champions India will need to bring their A-game tonight, in order to deter any threat posed by their fierce arch-rivals.

Even without the services of talismanic captain Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket team have looked the strongest team so far. The Indian batting lineup starring Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have looked formidable and lived up to the billing by scoring freely on surfaces that are not ideal for stroke-play. 

Not forgetting, the Indian bowling unit, who have been outstanding in the tournament. Pace duo of Bhuvenshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah will look pick up from there left off, while left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who made a roaring comeback to India's ODI squad with stunning four-wicket haul will be hoping to carry his confidence into the match.

While for Pakistan, barring their opener against Hong Kong, Sarfraz Ahmed's men have not been at their best. After its heavy group stage defeat against , Pakistan narrowly avoided humiliation against underdogs Afghanistan in its opening Super Four match in Dubai.