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India and Pakistan might not play each other regularly anymore, but the intense rivalry between these two cricketing giants is still a huge crowd-puller. The two teams will clash for the 13th time in the Asia Cup today and here's what the two captains and former cricketers are saying about this mega clash. The big question is, who is the favourite to win this encounter? Remember, India don't have Virat Kohli in their ranks for this tournament."It's always exciting to play Pakistan, but it's not about one team as well. There are other teams also eyeing the title. Once we finish the first game we will look at Pakistan, what their strengths and weaknesses are. Looking at the pitch, I think we have the perfect combination and the guys to do the job.""No doubt he (Kohli) is their captain and a world-class batsman but I think they (India) have a good team even without Kohli. They have good players who have done well for India. So I don't think it will make much difference to India. Their batting is very strong so I can say that it will be a good match. You could say it is Pakistan's home ground, but the conditions here are same for all the teams. The weather is similar to India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and the pitches too are playing the same way. So it isn't a home ground for any team. It is equal for all.""Pakistan is the favourite only because of the big psychological advantage that they have of beating India in the final of the Champions Trophy. And Virat's absence is going to be crucial as well.""Pakistan start as favourites because they have been playing in those conditions."