India vs Pakistan is always more than just a game it’s clash of history and emotions .On September 14 2025, in Match no 6 of the Asia cup 2025 the two arch rivals meet at the Dubai International stadium for another high voltage Showdown . Who will hold their nerve ?
India vs Pakistan
India and Pakistan had shared some unforgettable T20Is battles in recent years . India edged Pakistan by 6 runs in New York ( 2024) and clinched a 4 wicket win in Melbourne (2022) .Pakistan hit back with a 5 wicket win in Dubai ( sept 2022 ) , but India had earlier sealed a 5 wicket victory at the same venue . In 2021, Pakistan stunned India with a dominant 10 wicket triumph in Dubai.
Head to Head Record
In T20Is India and Pakistan have met 13 times . India has dominated with 10 wins showcasing consistency in big moments 10 wins , while Pakistan has managed only 3 victories two of which came in Dubai . This record highlights India’s upper hand but Pakistan few wins prove they can turn the tide on the right day.
India Preview
India enters Asia cup 2025 high on confidence after brushing aside UAE with a record breaking win . Kuldeep Yadav ‘s spin magic and Shivam Dube ‘s all round spark underline the depth in this Squad , while the young opening pair of Gill and Abhishek Sharma showed flair at the top. With balance in batting and blowing , India look determined to dominate the tournament and extend their winning momentum.
Pakistan Preview
Pakistan arrive under the Dubai lights with momentum burning bright after their tri series triumph . With the Salman Agha leading a bold , new look side Men in Green are embracing change without Babar and Rizwan . Hasan Nawaz’s power hitting and Sufiyan Muqeem’s sharp spin give Pakistan fresh energy , while Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf remain their strike weapons . Hungry and fearless , Pakistan will aim to script another memorable chapter in their fiery rivalry
India vs Pakistan Probable Playing XI
Indian Probable Playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (VC), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya , Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav , Varun Chakravarthy , Jasprit Bumrah.
Pakistan Probable Playing XI
Saim Ayub , Sahibzada Farhan , Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Hasan Nawaz , Mohammad Haris , ( WK) , Mohammad Nawaz , Faheem Ashraf , Shaheen Afridi , Haris Rauf , Abrar Ahmed.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch generally favors batters with consistent bounce leading to score around 170-180 . Spinners become effective in the middle overs . Dew in evening games often help chasing teams , while pacers can exploit early swing . Overall the surface offers a fair balance between bat and ball.
Total Matches played :53
Batting first wins : 11
Batting second wins : 42
Average 1st innings score : 160
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