The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is ready for another thrilling chapter as the two sides meet in the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025. This highly anticipated clash will take place today, September 12, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the action starting at 8:00 PM IST.
India enters this contest with full throttle, having brushed aside Oman in their last group-stage match. That match also gave them a chance to test different players and give everyone some valuable time in the middle. Abhishek Sharma stole the show with his attacking start, while Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson added valuable runs. On the bowling front, Kuldeep Yadav once again proved his reliability, playing a crucial role for India. The team has stayed unbeaten in this tournament so far, which boosts their confidence going into the big clash.
Pakistan, meanwhile, has made it to the Super Four but still faces issues with its batting line-up. Their campaign has largely depended on Shaheen Afridi’s bowling magic, with Fakhar Zaman being the only batter to show consistent form.
The bowlers have played their part well, but unless the batting line-up clicks, Pakistan’s campaign could face major hurdles. One of the biggest worries is Saim Ayub, who has yet to open his account in this tournament. His form, or lack of it, adds to the pressure on the rest of the squad.
India vs Pakistan: head-to-head records
Both teams have met 14 times in T20 internationals. Out of those, India has come out on top in 10 games, while Pakistan has managed to win just 3. One match ended without a result. Clearly, history favours India, but matches between the two are always unpredictable and high in drama.
India vs Pakistan: Probable playing XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.
India vs Pakistan: Where to watch
Fans can watch the India vs Pakistan Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025 live on the SonyLIV app through OTTplay Premium. The match will also be available to stream on mobile devices and on television through the Sony Sports Network.