The biggest match of the Asia Cup group stage arrives as India takes on Pakistan in Dubai. India sits at the top of Group A after their dominant 9-wicket victory over UAE, while Pakistan enters their first match of the tournament following their successful tri-series campaign against Afghanistan and UAE. This classic rivalry always brings extra excitement, and with both teams looking strong on paper, this promises to be a thrilling encounter under the Dubai lights.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 T20I Prediction
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 (6th Match, Group A) |
| Date | Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM Local (6:30 PM IST) |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
Recent Form Analysis
India (Last 5 T20I Matches)
| Match | Opposition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Cup | UAE | Won | 9 wickets |
| vs England | England | Won | 150 runs |
| vs England | England | Won | 15 runs |
| vs England | England | Lost | 26 runs |
| vs England | England | Won | 2 wickets |
Pakistan (Last 5 T20I Matches)
| Match | Opposition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Series Final | Afghanistan | Won | 75 runs |
| Tri-Series | UAE | Won | 31 runs |
| Tri-Series | Afghanistan | Lost | 18 runs |
| Tri-Series | UAE | Won | 31 runs |
| Tri-Series | Afghanistan | Won | 39 runs |
India comes in with good momentum from their England series win and easy victory over the UAE. Pakistan also looks strong after winning the recent tri-series, though they did suffer one loss to Afghanistan.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 T20I Meetings between Ind vs Pak)
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2024 | New York | India won by 6 runs |
| Oct 23, 2022 | Melbourne | India won by 4 wickets |
| Sep 4, 2022 | Dubai | Pakistan won by 5 wickets |
| Aug 28, 2022 | Dubai | India won by 5 wickets |
| Oct 24, 2021 | Dubai | Pakistan won by 10 wickets |
The head-to-head record shows both teams have been competitive, with recent matches being very close. Notably, Pakistan has good memories from Dubai with their 10-wicket victory in 2021.
Pitch Report for Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2025
Dubai International Cricket Stadium typically offers a balanced surface with help for both spinners and pace bowlers.
Key Dubai Characteristics:
- Early movement and bounce for fast bowlers
- Spinners get good turn in the middle overs
- Batsmen need to rotate strike well against spin
- Evening matches under lights can help bowlers early on
The pitch report suggests assistance for both pace and spin, making it important for teams to have a balanced bowling attack.
- Predicted Score Range: 160-180 runs
Players to Watch
India
 |  |  |  |
| Abhishek Sharma | Jasprit Bumrah | Suryakumar Yadav | Hardik Pandya |
- Abhishek Sharma: The aggressive opener has been in good form and his explosive batting style could set the tone for India’s innings against Pakistan’s pace attack.
- Suryakumar Yadav: The captain and star batsman will be key to India’s middle-order performance.
- Jasprit Bumrah: His return from injury gives India a world-class pace bowling option.
- Hardik Pandya: He has always performed well against Pakistan with both bat and ball.
Pakistan
 |  |  |
| Salman Agha | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Fakhar Zaman |
- Salman Agha: The new captain needs to lead from the front in this big match.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: Pakistan’s main pace bowler will be important with the new ball.
- Fakhar Zaman: His aggressive batting style could set the tone for Pakistan’s innings.
Predicted Lineups for Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2025
- India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav
- Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Salman Agha (captain), Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem
The battle between India’s spin duo of Chakravarthy and Kuldeep against Pakistan’s middle order will be important. Pakistan’s pace attack led by Shaheen will test India’s top order early on. The absence of experienced players like Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma does remove some of India’s usual mental advantage and experience in big matches.
Who Will Win Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2025 on September 14, 2025?
While India has the psychological edge from recent victories and their strong performance against UAE, Pakistan’s balanced squad and recent form in similar conditions make this a very close contest. Pakistan’s experience playing in UAE conditions during the tri-series could prove valuable. However, India’s bowling attack looks slightly stronger with Bumrah’s return and their spin options.
The absence of Kohli, who has historically performed well against Pakistan, does level the playing field somewhat. Pakistan might feel less pressure without facing India’s most experienced big-match performer.
- Prediction: India to win by 10-15 runs
India should edge this close encounter through their slightly superior bowling attack and recent momentum. However, Pakistan’s familiarity with UAE conditions and balanced team make them capable of causing an upset. This promises to be a tight, competitive match that could go either way.