The 2025 Asia Cup will feature a marquee clash between India and Pakistan on September 14th. The match at Dubai International Stadium is expected to draw massive viewership. A look into the historical data reveals the strengths of each team.
In the T20 format, India and Pakistan have played 13 times, with India winning 9 matches and Pakistan winning 3. Pakistan’s recent victory against India was in the 2022 Asia Cup, where they won by 5 wickets. Nevertheless, India has secured victories in their last two matches.
Focusing on the ODI format in the Asia Cup, a total of 15 matches have been played. India has won 8, Pakistan has won 5, and 2 matches were inconclusive. Pakistan’s last ODI win against India in the Asia Cup was back in 2014.
India currently appears to be in a superior position, holding the number 1 T20 team ranking. The Indian team features prominent batsmen like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Verma, along with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav are also vital components of the squad. Kuldeep Yadav’s recent performance includes a remarkable 4-wicket haul for just 7 runs against UAE.
Pakistan’s T20 performance has been noteworthy, as they won the T20 tri-series, beating Afghanistan. They have won four of their last five T20 matches, all after batting first. However, they have suffered four losses in their last five matches in Dubai. The upcoming match will be a test of their capabilities against India.