India and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, September 14, at the Dubai International Stadium in a Group A clash that promises high stakes and high drama. Defending champions India began their campaign in style, crushing hosts UAE by nine wickets.
Pakistan arrive full of confidence after winning the recent tri-nation T20 series in Sharjah followed by a 93-run victory over Oman in their tournament opener. Despite recent controversies and fixture cancellations between the two sides, this encounter once again revives cricket’s most storied rivalry on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
Head-to-head record: India vs Pakistan in T20Is
India and Pakistan have faced each other 13 times in T20 internationals. India dominated the rivalry with 10 wins, while Pakistan managed just 3 victories. Their most recent clash came at the 2024 T20 World Cup, where India secured a tense six-run victory in New York, defending a modest total in a low-scoring thriller.
- Total matches: 13
- India wins: 10
- Pakistan wins: 3
- Tied/No result: 0
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Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
Batters to watch
Abhishek Sharma (IND): The young opener has been in sparkling touch, carrying his IPL form into the Asia Cup. His quickfire 30 off 16 balls against UAE showed his ability to put pressure on bowlers from the very first over.
Fakhar Zaman (PAK): Pakistan’s leading run-scorer in the UAE T20I Tri-Series with 155 runs in 5 innings at an average of 38.75 and a strike rate of 138.39, including a match-winning 77*. His ability to anchor the innings while accelerating makes him a key threat at the top against India.
Bowlers to watch
Kuldeep Yadav (IND): The left-arm wrist spinner has enjoyed an excellent run in white-ball cricket this year, regularly picking wickets in the middle overs. His 4 for 7 against UAE underlined his ability to break partnerships and choke scoring rates.
Shaheen Afridi (PAK): The left-arm pacer is Pakistan’s strike bowler and a key player to watch in the India clash. Known for his pace, bounce, and ability to swing the new ball, Shaheen can make early inroads into India’s top order, setting the tone for Pakistan’s bowling attack.
IND vs. PAK betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
According to Dafabet, India are strong favourites at 1.35, while Pakistan sit as underdogs at 3.22 for this high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 clash in Dubai. The odds reflect India’s dominant head-to-head record and their winning start to the tournament.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
India | 1.35 |
Pakistan | 3.22 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Match Winner – India to win, with their balanced XI and proven record in high-pressure fixtures.
- Top Batter (India) – Shubman Gill could make an impact on his return, anchoring the innings at the top.
- Top Bowler (Pakistan) – Shaheen Afridi remains the biggest threat with the new ball and could trouble India’s openers early.
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India vs Pakistan: Expected playing XIs and team news
India Team News
India opened their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant nine-wicket win over UAE, built on Abhishek Sharma’s explosive start and Kuldeep Yadav’s match-winning 4/7.
The defending champions look settled, with the top order firing and the spin attack already making an impact in Dubai’s conditions. India are unlikely to make changes, keeping the same XI that comfortably dispatched UAE.
India (predicted playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (ca), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan Team News
Pakistan opened their Asia Cup 2025 with a dominant 93-run win over Oman. They sit second in Group A with a +4.650 NRR, well behind India's +10.483.
Mohammad Haris' fifty, after a long stretch of low scores, including several single-digit innings, will be seen as a positive for the Men in Green.
The squad looks well-rounded, blending power-hitters with a versatile bowling unit, and will aim to translate that form into the high-pressure clash against India. Spin trio of Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz and Sufiyan Muqeem, joined by part-timer Saim Ayub could be key especially in the middle overs if Pakistan decides to go with a spin-dominant strategy against India.
Pakistan (predicted playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (capt), Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
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Where to watch IND vs. PAK 6th T20I in India
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium, UAE
- Date & Time (IST): Sunday, September 14, 8:00 p.m
- Live Telecast & Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV app & website
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