India vs Pakistan Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: India Favourites As Arch‑Rivals Renew Heated Rivalry

India vs Pakistan Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: India Favourites As Arch‑Rivals Renew Heated Rivalry

India vs Pakistan Live Score, Asia Cup 2025

India Favourites As Arch‑Rivals Renew Heated Rivalry

Live Score

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Date & Time: September 14, 2025, 8:00 PM IST (Toss at 7:30 PM IST) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Streaming via Sony Sports Network (India), SonyLIV, FanCode; global broadcasters and streaming platforms for international viewership. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Teams & Key Players

India

  • Captain: Suryakumar Yadav :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Top batters: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, (also strong options in middle order) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  • Bowling attack: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya among others. Defensive strength and depth :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • Recent form: Strong showing vs UAE in opening game, batting form impressive :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Pakistan

  • Captain: Salman Ali Agha :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Rising names: Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed etc. Traditional players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan missing or less dominant in recent times. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
  • Bowling strength: Shaheen Shah Afridi leading the pace attack. Ability to shift momentum early. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
  • Challenges: Inconsistent batting in big matches, missing senior experience; needs to perform under pressure. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
India vs Pakistan: Head‑to‑Head & Rivalry Stats
Games Played (Asia Cup Total) 19
India Wins 10
Pakistan Wins 6
No Result / Abandoned 3

History shows a tight yet India‑leaning edge in Asia Cup meetings. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

T20I Meetings

  • Total T20I matches in Asia Cup: 3 :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
  • India won 2 of those, Pakistan won 1 (in Super Four, 2022) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
  • Margins in these recent meetings tend to be narrow, often decided in final overs. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Pitch, Conditions & Strategy

Dubai wickets in T20s have offered early assistance to pacers and seam bowlers. Spinners tend to be more economical during middle overs. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

The average run rate for first innings in Dubai T20Is in past two years has hovered around 7.7 runs per over. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

No rain expected on match day; weather likely to be hot, dry. Conditions to favor sharp fielding and disciplined bowling from both sides. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Tournament Context & Implications

Asia Cup 2025 Structure

The match is a Group A fixture. Both teams must perform well here to advance to the Super Four stage. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

What is at stake

  • Momentum: Essential for confidence heading into bigger tournaments (e.g. T20 World Cup).
  • Rivalry pride: Every IND‑PAK match carries national pride, media attention & pressure. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
  • Team composition & strategy validation: India seeking to confirm depth, Pakistan aiming to prove adaptability with newer players.
Predictions & Analysis

India enter as favourites—reigning T20 World Champions, strong batting line‑up, solid recent performance. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Pakistan have an opportunity: strong pace attack, potential to surprise if top‑order clicks. But challenges in lack of recent consistency. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

Expected scenario if India bat first: score around 160‑180 with early wickets making a difference. If chasing, India might get home with composure. Pakistan need an exceptional outing to turn tides.

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