One of the most furious and most widely pursued rivalries in sport is in the spotlight once again as Pakistan is set to face India in the T20 Asia Cup 2025.
After a dominant 93-run victory against Oman, the young Pakistani is riding a wave of confidence against their arch-rivals on September 14; on the other hand, defending champions India also start their campaign with a nine-wicket win against host UAE.
Both teams will enter the contest on Sunday with full confidence.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match:
When and where is India vs Pakistan?
The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for Sunday and will start at 6:30PM Gulf Standard Time at Dubai International Stadium.
Why is the UAE hosting the Asia Cup 2025?
The Asia Cup 2025 was originally scheduled to be held in India, as per the hosting rights policy; however, due to the recent political tension between the two neighboring countries, the tournament was shifted to a neutral venue.
Why doesn’t India play bilateral cricket series against Pakistan?
The Indian government has imposed a ban on its athletes and teams from participating in bilateral sports events against Pakistan across all disciplines. This restriction also prevents Indian players from traveling to Pakistan for any sporting engagements. As a result, any India-Pakistan encounters in multi-nation tournaments are required to be held at neutral venues.
Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, both nations reached a mutual understanding to continue playing each other only at neutral venues during ICC events, in line with the current political and security considerations.
What’s the weather forecast for India vs Pakistan in Dubai?
UAE is known for its intense heat during September, and this year is no different.
The weather forecast for Sunday predicts hot and humid conditions, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 41°C (105°F) and some partial cloud cover.
Asia Cup 2025: Where to Watch Pakistan vs India live
However, it’s expected to cool down slightly by the evening, as the match is scheduled to begin just after sunset, with temperatures dropping to around 33°C (91°F).
What happened in the last India vs Pakistan match?
The last encounter between India and Pakistan took place at the same venue, Dubai on February 23, during the group stage of the ICC Champions Trophy, where India emerged victorious with a six-wicket win.
Pakistan had set a target of 241, getting bowled out in 49.4 overs on a sluggish pitch. India chased it down comfortably, reinforcing their dominance in recent head-to-head encounters.
This win marked India’s 58th ODI victory over Pakistan, while Pakistan still leads the overall ODI record with 73 wins.
How many times has Pakistan won the Asia Cup?
Pakistan has won the Asia Cup title twice, in 2000 and 2012, and has reached the final five times in total.
India, on the other hand, is the tournament’s most successful team, having been crowned Asia Cup champions seven times, with 11 final appearances to their name.
How many times has India beaten Pakistan in the Asia Cup?
In their 19 meetings in the Asia Cup, India have defeated Pakistan 10 times, while Pakistan have won six of those encounters. Three matches, including the group-stage game in 2023, were abandoned due to poor weather conditions.
When was the last time Pakistan beat India?
Pakistan’s most recent Asia Cup victory over India came during the 2022 edition held in the UAE. In the Super Four clash, Mohammad Rizwan led the scoring with a composed 71, but it was Mohammad Nawaz’s explosive 41 off just 20 balls that proved to be the game-changer.
His aggressive knock shifted the momentum and helped Pakistan successfully chase down the target, securing a memorable win.
Mohammad Nawaz is still in the Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup 2025, and is in great form.
How many times will India play Pakistan at the Asia Cup?
While Sunday’s match is currently the only confirmed India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025, there is potential for a rematch. If both teams qualify for the Super Four stage, they are scheduled to clash again on September 21 in what could be another high-stakes encounter.
India vs Pakistan: Head-to-head in T20Is
Since the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, India and Pakistan have faced each other in 13 T20 internationals. India has emerged victorious 10 times, including the very first match in 2007, which was tied and ultimately decided in a Super Over.
Out of Pakistan’s three wins, two have come on home ground in Dubai, highlighting their strong performance at this venue.
Players to Watch: India
Abhishek Sharma:
The young top-order batter has earned his place in India’s fiercely competitive T20 lineup, making him a key player to watch in the Asia Cup. At just 24 years old, Sharma boasts an impressive career strike rate of 193—the highest among all T20 batters—and backs it up with two centuries and several half-centuries in the format.
Varun Chakravarthy:
The 34-year-old leg-spinner’s return to the Indian team has been highly successful. In his last 12 T20 internationals, Chakravarthy has taken 27 wickets, proving to be a vital weapon in India’s bowling attack.
Players to Watch: Pakistan
Hasan Nawaz:
Pakistan has often faced criticism for their batters’ inability to keep up with modern T20 strike rates, but Hasan Nawaz could be the answer. At 23, he maintains a strike rate of 174, with a T20 century and two half-centuries in just 16 matches.
Sufiyan Muqeem:
The left-arm wrist spinner has quickly established himself as a key bowler for Pakistan. Since his debut less than two years ago, Muqeem has claimed 25 wickets in 17 T20Is, becoming a regular and reliable figure in Pakistan’s limited-overs setup.
Before the Asia Cup, India’s last T20 match was in early 2025, hosting England in a five-match series during January and February.
Indian Team Squad:
Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper).
What is the predicted playing XI of India against Pakistan?
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 Squad:
Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.
What is the predicted playing XI of Pakistan against India?
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Salman Agha (captain), Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Where to buy tickets for India vs Pakistan?
A range of seats remains available on the tournament’s official ticketing platform, Platinumlist, and at the stadium’s ticket office. Prices start at $135 for general stand seats and go up to $4,550 for a two-person hospitality box.
How to watch, follow and stream India vs Pakistan?
| Region / Country | TV Broadcast | Streaming Platform(s) |
| India & Subcontinent | Sony Sports Network (TV channels) | Sony LIV (streaming), Airtel Xstream Play |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports HD | Tapmad, myco, Tamasha |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV) | Toffee, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, TV-1 | Dialog ViU app |
| Afghanistan | Details will be available soon | Details will be available soon |
| UAE & MENA Region | CricLife MAX, eLife TV, Switch TV | STARZPLAY |
| United Kingdom | Details will be available soon | Details will be available soon |
| USA | Willow TV | Disney+ Hotstar (digital) |
| Canada | Willow TV | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Australia / NZ | Kayo Sports | Details will be available soon |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports | Flow Sports App |
| Nepal | SimTV, Net TV, YuppTV | – |
| Singapore | StarHub | – |
| Malaysia | Astro SuperSport | – |
What is the timing of India vs Pakistan match?
The Asia Cup 2025 timings will depend on where you want to watch the game live. Here are the match timings for the big game according to the different time zones globally.
United Arab Emirates (GST) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Gulf Standard Time |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
Pakistan Standard Time (PST) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Pakistan Standard Time |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Indian Standard Time (IST) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Indian Standard Time |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
Indian Standard Time (IST) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Indian Standard Time |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Sri Lanka Standard Time |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Bangladesh Standard Time |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 8:30 PM |
Western European Time (WET) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Western European Time |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 02:30 PM |
Central European Time (CET) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Central European Time |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 03:30 PM |
Eastern European Time (EET) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Eastern European Time (EET) |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 04:30 PM |
Moscow Standard Time (MSK) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Moscow Standard Time (MSK) |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 05:30 PM |
Eastern Time (ET) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 10:30 AM |
Central Time (CT) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Central Time (CT) |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 9:30 AM |
| Mountain Time (MT) | |||
| Date | Match | Venue | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 8:30 AM |
Pacific Time (PT) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 AM |
Alaska Time (AKT) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Alaska Time (AKT) |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 6:30 AM |
Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAT) |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAT) |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 4:30 AM |
