India vs Pakistan – Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Group A Preview
Match Context: Group A Titans Collide
India and Pakistan face off in Match 6 of Group A in Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With billions of fans watching, this isn’t just a game—it’s a rivalry that defines passion and cricket history.
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India Squad
- Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Bumrah, Arshdeep, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh
Key Picks: Tilak Varma (Avg: 82.6), Arshdeep Singh (death overs), Varun Chakravarthy (mystery spin)
Pakistan Squad
- Salman Agha (C), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr
Watch Out For: Saim Ayub, M. Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi
Head-to-Head Stats
| Date | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2024 | India | 6 runs |
| Oct 23, 2022 | India | 4 wickets |
| Sept 4, 2022 | Pakistan | 5 wickets |
| Aug 28, 2022 | India | 5 wickets |
| Oct 24, 2021 | Pakistan | 10 wickets |
Venue Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai’s pitch often supports batters under lights, with spinners gaining grip during middle overs. Dew in second innings plays a crucial role. Average T20 score: 160–170.
Key Battles to Watch
- Shaheen Afridi vs Shubman Gill
- Suryakumar Yadav vs M. Nawaz
- Fakhar Zaman vs Arshdeep Singh
Prediction
India comes in with greater bench strength and recent head-to-head wins. But Pakistan’s fiery pace attack led by Afridi can swing the game anytime. Expect a close thriller with India slightly ahead on form.
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Conclusion
One of the biggest clashes of 2025 is here. Stay tuned with Top Casino Sports for live coverage, expert insights, and in-depth stats throughout the Asia Cup.


