India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Clash: A Rivalry Rekindled in Dubai

The much-awaited India vs Pakistan match is set to take place on September 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM IST in Dubai as part of the Asia Cup T20 Group A stages. The match attracts huge attention across the subcontinent, embodying one of cricket’s most intense rivalries.

Both teams come into the fixture having recorded dominant wins against UAE and Hong Kong respectively in the tournament. India enters the contest as favorites, owing to their strong mix of top-class batsmen and world-leading bowlers, while Pakistan is navigating a phase of struggle in establishing consistent form.

The encounter is particularly notable as it marks the first India-Pakistan T20 international since former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli retired from the format after India’s successful T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. Despite their absence, former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan has confidently claimed that even India's B team could defeat the current Pakistan squad, reflecting a shift in balance that favors India today.

Wassan stated on CNN News18, “India’s B team will also beat this Pakistan team because things have changed. When we played in the 90s, they were a very good side. Now the boot is on the other foot.” He emphasized moving on from past legends without missing their presence.

Historically, India and Pakistan have met 13 times in T20 internationals, with India leading the head-to-head tally 10-3. Their most recent meeting was on June 9, 2024, in New York, which India won by 6 runs, underscoring the close nature of these encounters.

The clash in Dubai is expected to command massive viewership, given the political edge intertwined with sporting prowess. Fans and former players have called for focusing on the cricketing spirit despite the intense rivalry and even voiced mixed opinions on the match's continuation amid controversies.

This Asia Cup fixture is poised to deliver high drama on the field as both teams aim to assert their dominance in the regional T20 cricket landscape.