Rival pair (5)

I believe the answer is:

match

I believe this is a double definition.

'rival' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'pair' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for match that I've seen before include "Go together" , "Game - pairing - lucifer" , "Contest; pair" , "Stick in a box?" , "Sporting event" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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