The second T20 match of the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between India (IND) and Pakistan (PAK) on September 21, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
This is a crucial match in this T20 tournament between Asian teams.
The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM UAE local time). IND is at the top of the Super Four points table, while PAK is at the second spot. Both teams will be looking to make a strong showing in the Super Four.
The live broadcast of the match will be available on Sony Network in India.
IND vs PAK 2025: Head to Head
IND has an 8-2 lead over PAK in the last 10 T20I matches. In the sixth match of the group stage this season (September 14), IND defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets (PAK 127, IND 131/3).
IND defeated Pakistan by 6 runs in the 2024 T20 World Cup. IND has a strong record against Pakistan. The two teams will face each other for the first time in the Super Four.
Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan Team Status
India: IND won two of their two matches in the group stage, placing them in first place in the Super Four (NRR 4.793). Abhishek Sharma (61 runs in two matches) and Surya Kumar Yadav (54 runs) have impressed with the bat.
Kuldeep Yadav (7 wickets in two matches) has been the key bowler. IND has won five of its last five matches.
Pakistan: Pakistan won two and lost one of their three matches in the group stage, placing them in second place in the Super Four standings (NRR 1.649). Fakhar Zaman (90 runs in three matches), Mohammad Haris (87 runs), and Sahibzada Farhan (74 runs) have contributed to their batting.
Saim Ayub (6 wickets in three matches) has been a strength in the bowling department. Pakistan has won four of their last five matches.
India (IND) Probable Playing XI
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shubman Gill
- Surya Kumar Yadav (C)
- Tilak Varma
- Sanju Samson(WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dubey
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakraborty
- Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan (PAK) Probable Playing XI
- Saim Ayoub
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Mohammad Haris(WK)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Agha Salman (C)
- Hasan Nawaz
- Khushdil Shah
- Faheem Ashraf
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shaheen Afridi
- Abrar Ahmed
IND vs PAK Today Match Weather and Pitch Report
Dubai International Cricket Stadium The pitch is fast and bouncy, with pace bowlers getting early help. Batting average, spin average. The average score in the first innings is 144 runs and in the second, 127 runs. Chasing teams can win the match.
On September 21, 2025, the temperature in Dubai is 34°C, clear skies, 69% cloud cover, 17 km/h wind, and there is little chance of rain. A full match is expected.
Asia Cup 2025: IND vs PAK Today Match Prediction
India vs Pakistan Match Prediction: IND’s batting is strong with the form of Abhishek Sharma (61 runs) and Surya Kumar Yadav, and bowling is strong with Kuldeep Yadav (7 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah. Their consistent wins (5 wins in the last 5) will boost their confidence.
PAK’s batting is impressive with Fakhar Zaman (90 runs) and Mohammad Haris, and bowling with Saim Ayub (6 wickets). However, losing to IND in the group stage is a challenge.
India’s head-to-head record (8-2) gives them an edge. Some analysts have rated India as a 65% favorite.
Based on the statistics, India’s chances of victory are 65%, while Pakistan’s are 35%. If India bats first and scores 150+, their chances of victory will increase.
Pakistan needs a big innings from Zaman and early wickets from Afridi to win. It will be a close contest, but India has the upper hand.
