The Asia Cup 2025 is set to deliver another thrilling clash as India take on Pakistan in a high-voltage Group A encounter. This iconic rivalry is one of the biggest events in cricket, and with both teams bringing fresh talent and strong bowling line-ups, fans can expect a nail-biting contest under the lights of Dubai.
Match Details
- Match: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 – Group A
- Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
Head-to-Head Record (Asia Cup)
- Matches Played: 19
- Matches Won by India: 10
- Matches Won by Pakistan: 6
- No Results: 3
- Most Recent Fixture of Asia Cup: 2022 Asia Cup, Dubai
Probable Playing XI
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav.
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Salman Agha (captain), Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Full Squad
India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper).
Pakistan: Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Injury and Availability Updates
- India: Jasprit Bumrah is fit. Shreyas Iyer is absent due to selection choices. Five players are on standby.
- Pakistan: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are dropped as part of team changes. Fakhar Zaman has recovered from a hamstring injury. Shadab Khan is ruled out with a shoulder injury.
Where to Watch India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025
The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network in India, with streaming available on SonyLIV App and Website. While viewers worldwide can follow the action through regional broadcasters and official ICC streaming partners.
Pitch Report
The Dubai pitch offers balance, with early help for pacers, grip for spinners later, and batting getting tougher as it slows. A total in the mid-200s can be defended, but chasing teams often do well, so the toss may not matter much.
Weather Report
Dubai will be hot and humid, with daytime temperatures around 41°C, cooling to about 33°C in the evening. Clear skies are expected, and dew could be a key factor under the lights.
Key Players to Watch
1. Jasprit Bumrah (India) – Back in T20Is, he remains India’s strike bowler. He is known for his yorkers and accuracy in the death overs. His form will be key for India’s bowling attack.
2. Shubman Gill (India) – Consistent opener and vice-captain. He anchors the innings with calm batting and good shot selection. Gill is also leading from the front as a young leader.
3. Abhishek Sharma (India) – Explosive left-handed opener who can take on bowlers from ball one. He also offers a handy spin option, giving balance to the playing XI.
4. Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) – His ability to swing the ball early can trouble India’s top order. Shaheen’s pace and accuracy make him Pakistan’s main threat.
5. Haris Rauf (Pakistan) – Brings express pace and effective death bowling. He can change games with his aggression and yorkers. Rauf’s pace will be a key weapon in Dubai’s conditions.
6. Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan) – Mystery spinner who can trouble India’s middle order. His variations make it hard for batters to settle. Abrar could be Pakistan’s key player on a spinning pitch.
Writers Prediction
India and Pakistan both have strong bowling attacks, but India’s balanced batting line-up and recent form give them a slight edge. Pakistan’s pace duo of Shaheen and Rauf could make it a close contest, but India’s depth and experience in pressure games may help them win the match.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
