Finally, the awaited rivalry match of the Asia Cup 2025 is here, India vs Pakistan, which will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, tonight at 8:00 PM. Although both are giant teams, judging by their performance so far, the men in blue are the best team in the match. But Pakistan, which won their first match against Oman, will move forward with high expectations. When eight-time champions India face Two-time champions Pakistan, it's not just a game for them; it's also a matter of pride.
IND vs PAK: Match Details
| Match | India vs Pakistan |
| Date & Venue | September 14, 2025 — Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Streaming | Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV app |
IND vs PAK: Weather & Pitch Conditions
Dubai's weather is anticipated to be hot and humid. But in the evening, after sunset, the temperature begins to drop moderately. The pitch conditions in Dubai are often beneficial for batting early in the innings. On the other hand, bowlers, especially spinners, can make an impact when the pitch slows or wears out.
INS vs PAK: Probable Playing XI
India XI (Probable): 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 XI (Probable): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.
IND vs PAK: Head-to-Head Record
The match between India and Pakistan always gives goosebumps with its full of last-minute drama. In the 2022 Asia Cup, the group-stage match between India and Pakistan was also a thrilling competition. When India won the toss and sent Pakistan to bat first, they could only manage to score 147 runs in 19.3 overs. The right-handed batter and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan contributed 43 runs off 42 balls. The rest of the batting line couldn’t hold against the indian pacers. Hardik Pandya (3/25) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4/26) were outstanding with their bowling performances.
India vs Pakistan, 2014 Asia Cup, was also a fiery match. The game started with India batting first and scoring 245/8 in 50 overs. Rohit Sharma’s 56 runs and Ravichandran Ashwin’s three wickets provided a sensational innings to India. Pursuing India’s 246, Pakistan needed 12 runs from two balls to win the match. The all-rounder, Shahid Afridi hit consecutive sixes off the last ball to secure the victory for Pakistan. This match was one of the most celebrated finishes in the Asia Cup's history.
IND vs PAK: Match Prediction & Top Performers
The most violent match is about to happen. The men in blue will face Pakistan with the same consistency tonight. There will be no controlled aggression when the two giants meet. Considering the report of previous performances, India has more chances to shine in the match. The young opener Shubman Gill and captain Suryakumar Yadav can smash opponents’ bowlers. While the world's No. 1 bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, as well as Kuldeep Yadav, will take care of Pakistan’s batters. Compared to the Indian team, Pakistan needs more steadiness to regain their past flexibility. But Shaheen Afridi’s swing can cause an early collapse. Opener Fakhar Zaman and middle-order batsmen Mohammad Haris are perfect at maintaining the score.