New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- As India gears up to face Pakistan in their Group A Asia Cup encounter on Sunday in Dubai, Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma backed the Men in Blue to come out on top.

"The Indian team is much better than the Pakistani team. I am sure that the Indian team is going to win this one. The Indian team is very balanced, and I extend my best wishes to the team," Sharma said.

Both teams are heading into the contest on the back of convincing wins in their respective openers. India dominated hosts UAE by nine wickets in their first match, while Pakistan outclassed Hong Kong China by 93 runs comfortably.

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