Asia Cup 2025 India vs Pakistan Preview – Head To Head, Pitch, Playing 11, Streaming Details. The much-anticipated showdown of the tournament is finally here, as India takes on Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, September 14. The match will take place at the Dubai International Stadium. The two teams last met in the Champions Trophy 2025 (ODI) and the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. India dominated in both games. Amid #BoycottINDvPAK and #NationFirst trends after Pahalgham attack, it will be interesting to see how viewers react to this match.
Key Match Info
Match: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025, Group A
Date & Time: Sunday, September 14 · 8:00 PM IST (Toss at 7:30 PM)
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, UAE
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Head-to-Head
India and Pakistan have played against each other 13 times in T20Is, and India has a strong record against Pakistan, having won 10 times to Pakistan’s 3. India has also had the upper hand in recent Asia Cup encounters; however, Pakistan’s fiery bowling attack will still leave little margin for error. Beyond the numbers, this contest carries a weight of pressure and emotion, unlike any other rivalry.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Historically, the Dubai surface has produced balanced conditions. Fast bowlers may find some swing, while spinners could come into play in the middle overs. Once set, batting becomes easier, so expect a decent total to be in the range of 170 – 180. The weather is forecasted to be clear and dry, so rain should not be a factor in this much-anticipated clash.
Likely Playing XIs
India: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
While India awaits confirmation of Shubman Gill’s fitness, Pakistan remains committed to backing their younger core against the absence of senior professionals like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
Streaming Details
The blockbuster match will be held live on the Sony Sports Network in India and streamed via the SonyLiv app.
Match Prediction
On paper, India enters as the favorites due to their depth in batting, variety in bowling, and the overall consistency of their track record in the Asia Cup. With players like Bumrah, Kuldeep, and Suryakumar averaging across formats, they provide overall balance to the lineup. Despite this, Pakistan’s solidity in bowling, led by Shaheen Afridi, and reliance on their fearless young rookies will certainly make it dangerous during crunch moments.
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Expect a close contest, but India’s experience in high-pressure games gives them the edge; however, if Pakistan’s top order comes off and the bowlers hit early, it could change rapidly.
Prediction: India to win by a close finish.
