Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025: Match Start Time, Team News and Lineups

The excitement is at its peak as cricket fans around the world gear up for India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025. Few sporting rivalries capture global attention the way this clash does. Both teams enter the tournament with strong form, and their meeting promises fireworks under the lights of Dubai.

Pakistan vs India Match Date, Time, and Venue

The Group A fixture between India and Pakistan is set for Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The action will begin at 6:30 PM local time (14:30 GMT), making it a perfect evening showdown for fans.

Why is Dubai Hosting India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025?

Although India had the hosting rights for this Asia Cup, political tensions between the two nations led to the matches being shifted to the UAE. Dubai has now become the regular stage for this high-voltage rivalry, ensuring both teams meet on neutral ground.

Weather Forecast for India vs Pakistan in Dubai

Fans can expect a hot and humid evening with temperatures starting around 41°C (105°F) before dropping to 33°C (91°F) after sunset. The dry Dubai conditions will test the stamina of both players and supporters.

Head-to-Head Results – Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025

• Total Matches: 19
• India Wins: 10
• Pakistan Wins: 6
• Abandoned Matches: 3

The last time Pakistan defeated India in the Asia Cup was in 2022, also in the UAE, where Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Nawaz starred in a thrilling run chase.

India vs Pakistan: T20 Head-to-Head Record

Since 2007, India and Pakistan have met 13 times in T20 internationals. India leads with 10 wins, while Pakistan has claimed victory in 3 matches, two of them in Dubai.

Players to Watch – India

• Abhishek Sharma: Known for his explosive batting, Sharma has already built a reputation with a strike rate above 190 in T20 cricket.
• Varun Chakaravarthy: With 27 wickets in his last 12 T20Is, the leg-spinner is a key weapon in India’s bowling attack.

Players to Watch – Pakistan

• Hasan Nawaz: A young batter who brings pace and power to Pakistan’s batting, boasting a strike rate of 174.
• Sufiyan Muqeem: The left-arm wrist spinner has quickly become one of Pakistan’s most reliable wicket-takers in T20s.

Team News and Predicted XI – India

India has welcomed Jasprit Bumrah back into the squad, which strengthens their pace attack. The XI is likely to remain unchanged from their first match against the UAE.

Predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav.

Team News and Predicted XI – Pakistan

Pakistan has blended youth with experience under the captaincy of Salman Agha. With Shaheen Shah Afridi leading the bowling attack, they will be a tough challenge for India.

Predicted XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Salman Agha (captain), Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem.

Tickets for India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025

Tickets are selling fast on Platinumlist and at the stadium counters. Prices start from $135 for general stands and go up to $4,550 for premium hospitality boxes.

What’s Next for Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025?

If both teams qualify for the Super Fours stage, they will meet again on September 21. There is also a chance of a third meeting in the final on September 28, making this Asia Cup one of the most exciting in recent history.