It's a battle within the battle. That's how the Asia Cup games between India and Pakistan are being viewed by their fans. The first round has gone to India and the Pakistani supporters are expecting a fitting reply by their team when the two meet again, in the Super Fours at the Dubai International stadium here today. India look the most settled side in the tournament, while Pakistan have had their struggles, just about managing to overcome Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

India's bowing unit has been quite impressive, especially seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah. The duo have provided initial breakthroughs to open the avenue for the spinners to tighten the noose. With stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma in top form, India have had no difficulty in overhauling their easy targets against both Pakistan and Bangladesh. At stake is a berth in the final. Having won their respective opening Super Fours games, the team coming up trumps in today's match will almost be assured of a berth in the championship match.