The India vs Pakistan cricket match brings millions of fans together across the world. Cricket lovers will once again witness this battle in the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
This clash will be played in the T20 format. It will be quite interesting to see what the future holds in store for both teams. Both India and Pakistan know Dubai well. The two teams have played several matches here in the past few years. This means neither team has a clear edge when it comes to conditions.
In this listicle, we will go through the pitch report, head-to-head record, weather forecast, squads, and other important details.
India vs Pakistan Match Details
Fixture: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025
Date: September 14, 2025
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Format: T20I
Dubai Pitch Report – India vs Pakistan
The pitch in Dubai is generally balanced and batters find it easier in the first half of the game, especially when the ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, as the game goes on, the surface tends to slow down. This helps spinners come into play, which could make a big difference in the middle overs.
India has often found success here with spin, especially during the ICC Champions Trophy games that were played at this venue. But at the same time, Pakistan too has adapted well to the conditions over the years. With both teams possessing strong batting and bowling units, the pitch promises to test every skill set.
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head in Asia Cup
India and Pakistan have played each other 19 times in Asia Cup history. Out of these:
India: 10 wins
Pakistan: 6 wins
Draws/No results: 3
In T20 Asia Cup encounters, India holds a slight edge with two wins out of three games. Pakistan, however, will be eager to level things up when they take the field in Dubai.
Toss Record in Dubai
The toss could play a crucial role. Teams winning the toss in Dubai often choose to bowl first. The numbers back this up, as almost 60% of T20 matches at this ground have been won by the chasing side. Under lights, the pitch often becomes easier to bat on, and the dew factor sometimes helps the chasing team. Both captains will have this in mind when the coin goes up.
India vs Pakistan at Dubai
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted three T20 matches between India and Pakistan. Pakistan has a narrow 2-1 lead here. Interestingly, in ODIs at this venue, India has dominated, winning both matches.
The highest T20 score at Dubai between these two teams is 182 by Pakistan, which came while chasing India’s 181. On the other hand, India holds the overall record for the highest T20I score against Pakistan at 192, though not at this venue.
Weather Forecast
Fans need not worry about rain interruptions. Dubai’s weather is expected to be clear on match day. The forecast suggests a high of 38°C during the day and a low of 31°C at night. Humidity will be moderate, which could test the players’ fitness but won’t affect play.
Squads
India
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk).
Pakistan
Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Match Tickets
Tickets for the high-voltage clash are still available. Prices start at $135 for general stands and go up to $4,550 for a two-person hospitality box. Tickets can be purchased through the official Platinumlist website or directly at the stadium’s ticketing counters.
Live Match Timings
Match Start: 8:00 PM IST
Toss: 7:30 PM IST
Where to Watch Live?
Telecast in India: Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 4, Sony Six HD/SD).
Online Streaming: Sony LIV app and website.
Free Streaming? Fans need a subscription to Sony LIV or Jio TV to watch the match live.