India, Oct. 2 -- No matter how the rivalry evolves, an India vs Pakistan cricket clash invariably comes with a little touch of history. This time, the footnote is that the two neighbours will be facing each other for the first time in Asian Games.

Less than 24 hours earlier, it became clear that India would potentially face Pakistan three times at next year's ICC ODI World Cup. As the rivalry becomes increasingly one-sided in recent encounters and across formats, another chapter awaits in Nisshin, with a gold medal at stake.

Pakistan have lost their last six T20Is against India, and Farhan's side will be looking to arrest that run. It helps that India - also the reigning world champions - have fielded a star-studded squad for the tourna...