By Himadullah Sohoo 
Match Overview India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025
The biggest rivalry in cricket takes center stage at Dubai (DICS) on September 14, 2025, as India take on Pakistan in the 6th match of the Asia Cup 2025, Group A. Both teams have started their campaigns with wins, and this clash will likely decide who tops the group heading into the Super Four. Expect a high-pressure, high-intensity battle under the lights in Dubai.
Points Table – Group A
- India: 1 Match | 1 Win | 0 Loss | 2 Points | NRR +10.483
- Pakistan: 1 Match | 1 Win | 0 Loss | 2 Points | NRR +4.650
Both teams are unbeaten so far, making this clash a potential group decider.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
- India: ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ – strong form, four wins in five.
- Pakistan: ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ – identical form, showing balance in batting & bowling.
Players to Watch
India
- Tilak Varma: The in-form batter, with 413 runs in 10 games at 82.6 avg & SR 170.66 – India’s anchor & aggressor rolled into one.
- Abhishek Sharma: A revelation, smashing 406 runs at a jaw-dropping SR 204.02 – expect fireworks in the powerplay.
- Varun Chakravarthy: The mystery spinner has been unplayable, with 27 wickets at an SR of just 8 balls.
- Arshdeep Singh: Reliable left-arm pacer, 12 wickets in 7 games – strong in death overs.
Pakistan
- Saim Ayub: Stylish opener, 262 runs at 133.67 SR – key to Pakistan’s starts.
- Sahibzada Farhan: Middle-order power, 246 runs at 133.69 SR – stability with aggression.
- Mohammad Nawaz: Pakistan’s most impactful bowler recently, 20 wickets at 6.44 econ – controls middle overs.
- Sufiyan Muqeem: Young spinner, 9 wickets in 8 games at 6.14 econ – could trouble India’s hitters.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
- 09-Jun-2024: India won by 6 runs
- 23-Oct-2022: India won by 4 wickets (last-ball finish)
- 04-Sep-2022: Pakistan won by 5 wickets (last over)
- 28-Aug-2022: India won by 5 wickets (2 balls remaining)
- 24-Oct-2021: Pakistan won by 10 wickets
India edge the recent record 3–2, but matches have often gone down to the wire.
Match Prediction India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025
- India’s Edge: Their batting form looks explosive – Tilak & Abhishek are in dream touch, while Varun Chakravarthy is a genuine game-changer.
- Pakistan’s Edge: Nawaz’s bowling + Ayub’s batting can swing momentum. Pakistan thrive in Dubai conditions, where spinners & pacers both find assistance.
Prediction: India start as slight favourites due to batting depth, but expect a close thriller. Toss could play a huge role under lights.
Zainab Shafiq