The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is the stage for one of the most intense rivalries in sports as India takes on Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. The match, which starts at 8:00 PM IST with the toss at 7:30 PM, carries significant weight beyond the cricket field, given the recent political tensions between the two nations.
Both teams have started the tournament on a high note. India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav on his 35th birthday, dominated the UAE in their first match, while Pakistan secured a convincing win against Oman. This match is a crucial test for both sides, especially for India, who haven’t played many T20Is in recent months.
Key Match Details:
- Match: India vs Pakistan, Group A, Asia Cup 2025
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
- Start Time: 8:00 PM IST
- Toss: 7:30 PM IST
Head-to-Head: India holds a significant advantage in T20I encounters with a record of 10 wins and 3 losses against Pakistan. However, Pakistan has a better record at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, winning two out of the three T20I matches played there against India.
Predicted Playing XIs:
- India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
- Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.
The weather forecast for Dubai is clear, with no chance of rain, though players will have to contend with temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius. The pitch is expected to be on the slower side, which could favor the spin bowlers from both sides.