Cricket’s biggest rivalry is set to take center stage in the Asia Cup 2025 as India and Pakistan face off in a highly anticipated group stage clash on Sunday, September 14, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India will enter as the clear favorite against a Pakistan side looking to find its footing under a new captain Salman Ali Agha. The Indian lineup, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, boasts a world-class batting unit and a formidable bowling attack spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah. On the other hand, Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, will rely on their experienced campaigners and recent T20I tri-series win to challenge their rivals.
IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 14, 8:00 pm IST / 02:30 pm GMT / 06:30 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
IND vs PAK Head-to-Head Record in T20Is:
- Matches Played: 13 | India won: 10 | Pakistan won: 3 | No results: 0
*Note: This will be their first meeting since the 2024 T20 World Cup, where India won a thrilling encounter by 6 runs.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for providing a balanced surface that initially favors batsmen with a true, even bounce. As the match progresses, the surface tends to get slower, which brings spinners into play, especially during the middle overs. Fast bowlers can get some movement with the new ball, but their margin for error is slim. Dew is a significant factor in evening matches, often making it easier for the team batting second to chase down a total. Historically, the ground has slightly favored the chasing side, and winning the toss and opting to field first is a common strategy.
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Squads:
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jnr.
IND vs PAK, Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan wins the toss and bats first
- PAK powerplay score: 40-50
- PAK overall score: 145-155
Case 2:
- India wins the toss and bats first
- IND powerplay score: 55-65
- IND overall score: 175-185
Match result: India to win the game
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