The highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place tomorrow, September 14, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This clash is expected to attract global attention not only for the fierce cricket rivalry but also due to the political and cultural weight the fixture carries in South Asia and beyond.
Match Details: Time, Venue, Where to Watch
- The Group A match kicks off at 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM local time) on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- It will be telecast live in India on Sony Sports Network and streamed on the SonyLIV app and website.
Team Form and Expected XIs
- India comes into the match as defending champions and strong favourites, boasting a powerful batting lineup and top-ranked bowlers.
- Pakistan, transitioning with a young squad after the exclusion of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, recently found form in a tri-series victory but faces questions about their middle order.
India Probable 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 Probable 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.
Rivalry Stats and Recent Form
- India leads the Asia Cup T20 head-to-head with 10 wins to Pakistan’s 3 in their 13 encounters.
- India’s recent form: won 18 of their last 21 T20Is, including a dominant World Cup run and a crushing win over UAE.
- Pakistan comes with momentum after the Sharjah tri-series but is seen as the underdog.
News, Controversy, and Fan Sentiment
- The game occurs in the backdrop of increased political tensions following recent military conflicts and terror attacks, fueling calls for boycotts from parts of Indian civil society.
- Despite political frictions, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the government permitted participation, with the Indian team focusing solely on performance
- This edition has faced unique controversies, including an IPL franchise’s silent protest and petitions against the match.
- Tickets have surprisingly not sold out, potentially due to political developments and boycott sentiments.
Fan Predictions and Expert Views
- Odds and expert analysis heavily favour India, but the volatility of a T20 and the intensity of the rivalry mean an upset is always possible.
- Cricketing legends, such as Wasim Akram, urge caution and expect a competitive encounter.
With passionate fans, a global television audience, and intense emotions, the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash stands out as a must-watch sporting event, promising high drama both on and off the field.
