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Cricket’s greatest rivalry resumes as India and Pakistan face off in a blockbuster Asia Cup 2025 Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, September 14. With the series delicately poised and both teams in transition, this encounter could define the group standings and set the tone for the knockout stage.
With senior stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stepping away from T20Is, and Pakistan moving on from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the spotlight shifts to new captains. Suryakumar Yadav leads India, while Salman Ali Agha shoulders Pakistan’s responsibility. Both sides are packed with youthful energy and determined to stamp authority in this high-pressure clash.
IND vs PAK: Match Preview
- Date and start time: 8:00 pm IST/2:30 pm IST/ 6:30 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
India enter as favourites after a dominant run, including a clean sweep against UAE. The batting order features Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson, supported by all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube. With Jasprit Bumrah spearheading the pace attack and Kuldeep Yadav alongside Varun Chakaravarthy providing spin variety, India look well-balanced.
Pakistan boast a young yet dynamic squad. Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz bring promise, while veteran Fakhar Zaman adds stability. Their biggest edge is bowling, led by left-arm quick Shaheen Afridi and a potent spin trio of Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem and Mohammad Nawaz.
IND vs PAK: Probable playing XI of both teams
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: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
Also READ: IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Match Prediction – Who will win today’s game between India and Pakistan?
Broadcast and Live Streaming details
- India: Sony Sports Network (broadcast), Sony Liv (Live streaming)
- Pakistan: PTV Sports and Tamasha app
- United Kingdom and Ireland: TNT Sport 1, TNT Sports app
- North America (USA and Canada): Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- Afghanistan: Ariana TV
- The Middle East and North Africa: STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX
- Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa: SuperSport
- Australia: Yupp TV
- New Zealand: Yupp TV
- Sri Lanka: Sirsa TV
- UAE: CricLife MAX via eLife TV, Switch TV
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole, Toffee app and website
