IND vs PAK Asia Cup Match 2025: Date, Time, Playing XI, and More
The excitement generated by the IND vs PAK Asia Cup Match is one of the highest in world cricket. It is a match that will take place on 16th September 2025, as both rival teams will meet in the Asia Cup group stages during the tournament. The big occasion in Dubai is on Sunday, September 14, 2025, and it will prove to be the first step toward securing momentum for the winner in Group A.
Both these teams would come into the match after severely hammering the UAE and Hong Kong. But their current form tells entirely different stories. India, on the other hand, has a well-balanced team comprising in-form batters and clever bowlers. When it comes to Pakistan, it is amidst an identity crisis where the team is toying with its ways as it has had mixed performances from the last World Cup until now.
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Head-to-Head Record-T20: India vs Pakistan
Statistics of the day are the last consideration, however history surely has a say.
- Total T20s: 13
- Indian wins: 10
- Pakistani wins: 3
A recent review of the statistics reveals that India has won five of its last six matches against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
The numbers speak of India’s domination in the shortest format, but Pakistan’s ability to spring surprises must never be written off.
Insights Of IND vs PAK Asia Cup Match 2025
This humdinger of a match will take place at the Dubai International Stadium. Usually, the pitch has something for the batters and the bowlers alike, with spinners getting some grip under lights. You can expect a contest where new-ball early wickets might be countered by middle-order partnerships.
Strengths of India:
- Power hitters Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma got their weapons blazing in the air.
- Suryakumar Yadav-a calming captain who could turn the game when needed.
- An attack led by world-class bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav.
Strengths of Pakistan:
- Top oder being a mixture of youth and experience in the way of Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman.
- Calmness from Captain Agha Salman in highly pressuring situations.
- Possibility of swing and seam in mere overs from left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi.
If contrasting styles of play are indeed a measure, this contest commits itself to the test of temperament as much as technique.
IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 – Probable Playing XIs
India’s predicted XI
- Shubman Gill
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan’s predicted XI
- Saim Ayub
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Mohammad Haris (wk)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Salman Agha (c)
- Hasan Nawaz
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Afridi
- Sufiyan Muqeem
- Abrar Ahmed
Match Date Details
- Match: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 (Group A, T20)
- Match Date-Sunday, September 14, 2025
- Match Time-8:00 p.m. IST
- Match Place-Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Online and Telecast Info:
For cricket lovers in India, the cricket action can be viewed as follows:
- Telecast: Sony Sports Network
- Online: SonyLIV app and website
So whichever way, on your television set, or up with something close to online, all the action of this battle will just be the click of a button away.
Why This Match Matters
The figures notwithstanding, an IND vs PAK Asia Cup Match invariably has far more hanging on it. It’s not only about moving ahead in the Asia Cup, but confidence, momentum, and national pride as well. For India, a victory would further emphasize its dominance in the format, whereas for Pakistan, it could be their opportunity to silence critics and bring them back on track.
At Starexchange, that means our Match Insights will continue to have you covered with detailed analyses of the squads, built throughout match week, and of course, complete post-match breakdowns to keep you fully informed.
Keep visiting the Starexchange platform to get more updates on cricket and deep insights on the Match from the Asia Cup 2025 and beyond.
FAQs
Q1: When is the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match in 2025?
A: The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match will be played on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM IST in Dubai.
Q2: Where can I view the IND vs PAK match in India?
A: The IND vs PAK match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network, but you can also enjoy online via the SonyLIV app and the site.
Q3: Who are India’s and Pakistan’s captains in this Asia Cup 2025?
A: Suryakumar Yadav is the captain for India; Salman Agha is the captain for Pakistan.
Q4: What are the T20I head-to-head records against Pakistan for India? A: Of the 13, 10 were won by India and 3 by Pakistan.