Key Points

Cricket enthusiasts in Varanasi gathered at the iconic Ganga ghats to perform special prayers for India's victory. They conducted Ganga Aarti and hawan ceremonies specifically for the high-stakes match against Pakistan. Fans expressed strong confidence in India's chances while acknowledging the historic rivalry between the two nations. The team enters the match with momentum from winning all three group stage games.

Key Points: Varanasi Cricket Fans Perform Ganga Aarti for India Pakistan Asia Cup

  • Fans performed special rituals at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat for victory
  • Prayagraj residents also offered prayers for Team India's success
  • Supporters cited historic rivalry between the two nations in sports
  • Captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasized focused approach for the crucial match
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UP: Cricket fans perform aarti at Ganga ghat in Varanasi ahead of India vs Pak Asia Cup clash

Cricket fans in Varanasi perform Ganga Aarti and hawan at Dashashwamedh Ghat, praying for India's victory over Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash.

"India will win and Pakistan will lose - Rajesh Shukla"

Varanasi, September 21

Cricket fans performed aarti at Ganga Ghat in Varanasi ahead of the India versus Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage in Dubai on Sunday.

India will meet Pakistan for the second time in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 stage at the Dubai International Stadium today.

While speaking to ANI, one of the fans discussed the arch-rivals between India and Pakistan, whether in the field of sports or as neighbouring countries.

"India and Pakistan are arch rivals - be it in the field of sports or as neighbouring countries...India will win and Pakistan will lose," Rajesh Shukla told ANI.

Meanwhile, People from Prayagraj also offered prayers for Team India's victory as India will take on Pakistan in its first match of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four.

The India and Pakistan match is to be played in the Asia Cup today. We have performed Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat for it; we have also performed hawan so that India wins and defeats Pakistan by a huge margin..." Sachin Mishra told ANI.

A day earlier, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed confidence in India's preparations and emphasised a focused approach, urging his team to take each game one at a time rather than relying on past successes.

While speaking in the pre match press conference Suryakumar Yadav said, "I feel our preparations have been excellent, leading into the tournament and we had three good games also, so we are actually focusing on what we can do best and as I said on the toss as well that we want to follow all the good habits, which we have been doing in the last 2-3 games and we will take one game at a time, but yeah, as you said, it doesn't give us an edge, that we have played them once and we had a good game, so of course it will be a good game, we will have to start well from scratch and whoever plays well will win the game."

India will meet Pakistan for the second time in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 stage at the Dubai International Stadium today. India's Asia Cup campaign got off to a flying start, with the team winning all three group stage matches against UAE, Pakistan and Oman.

- ANI

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Priya M
While I appreciate the enthusiasm, I wish we could focus more on sportsmanship rather than praying for Pakistan's defeat. Both teams play well, may the better team win!
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Vikram K
Varanasi and cricket - what a perfect combination! 🙏 Our team doesn't need prayers though, they're playing brilliantly. But the gesture is beautiful.
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Sarah B
Visiting from Canada and amazed by how cricket unites people here! The cultural rituals around sports are something we don't see back home. Beautiful tradition!
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Ananya R
My family in Varanasi sent me videos of the aarti! Feeling so emotional seeing our traditions blend with modern sports. Team India all the way! 💙
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Michael C
As a cricket fan from Australia, I find this fascinating. We have team rituals too, but nothing as spiritually significant as Ganga aarti. Respect the passion!

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