The 2nd match of the Super Four stages in the Asia Cup 2025 will once again feature a fierce rivalry between India and Pakistan.
After thrashing the UAE by 41 runs, Pakistan secured a spot in the next rounds of the tournament. Having lost to India by 7 wickets in the Group A match, Pakistan will be keen to make use of their payback match and try to achieve a convincing victory against their rivals.
On the other side, India aims for a dominating start to the Super Four round after winning all matches in the group stages.
Also, this would be the second time in this tournament that these two teams will face off against each other in the perfect weather conditions of Dubai.
With India and Pakistan familiar with the pitch conditions in Dubai, let’s predict which team has higher chances of winning the upcoming match. Also, it would be intriguing to find out the head-to-head stats of IND vs PAK and the toss-winning captain’s decision that helps to form the best match-winning playing XI combination.
IND vs PAK Super Four Asia Cup 2025 Details
| T20I Match Number | 3469 |
| Stage | Super Four (Match 02) |
| Date and Day | September 21 (Sunday) |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Seating Limit | Upto 25,000 |
| Timings | 08 pm (IST) / 07:30 pm (PKT) / 06:30 pm LOCAL |
India and Pakistan Rankings in Group A Points Table Asia Cup 2025
| Team | Performance | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| India (1st Position) | 3 out of 3 wins | 6 Points | +3.547 |
| Pakistan (2nd Position) | 2 out of 3 wins | 4 Points | +1.790 |
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Rivalry: T20I Cricket and Asia Cup
Out of 14 T20Is, India always had an upper hand against Pakistan, and here is a detailed analysis of their head-to-head records in the Asia Cup tournament played in a 20-over format as well:
Overall T20I Cricket Records (IND vs PAK):
| Stats | INDIA | PAKISTAN |
| T20I Matches Played | 14 | 4 |
| Won | 11 | 3 |
| Tied | 1 (India won the bowl-out contest in the T20 World Cup 2007) | 1 |
| Matches Won Home | 2 | 0 |
| Matches Won Away | 0 | 1 |
| Matches Won Neutral Venue | 9 | 2 |
| Highest Total | 192 (in 2012) | 182 (in 2022) |
| Lowest Total | 119 (in 2024) | 83 (in 2016) |
Asia Cup Played in T20 Format (IND vs PAK):
| Stats | INDIA | PAKISTAN |
| Matches Played in T20I Asia Cup (India vs Pakistan) | 4 | 4 |
| Won | 3 | 1 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Total | 181 (in Asia Cup 2022) | 182 (in Asia Cup 2022) |
| Lowest Total | 85 (in Asia Cup 2016) | 83 (in Asia Cup 2016) |
| Winnings Batting First | 0 | 0 |
| Winnings Batting Second | 3 | 1 |
Weather Report for India vs Pakistan Super Four Match, Asia Cup 2025
Despite a partly cloudy sky, the match between India and Pakistan will be played under highly humid conditions. Here are the latest weather forecast reports in Dubai updated ahead of the high-octane India-Pakistan rivalry:
- Temperature: 31° C to 35° C
- Wind Speed: 11 km/hr
- Cloud Cover: 34%
- Dew Point: 24°
- Rainfall Chances: 0
Pitch Conditions for Asia Cup 2025 Super Four IND VS PAK
The pitches in Dubai International Cricket Stadium prompt the teams to come up with a powerful spin bowling attack. However, fast bowlers can enjoy a considerable level of seam during the powerplay overs.
It becomes essential for batters to exhibit a high level of intent and accumulate as many runs as possible by rotating strikes rather than focusing on power-hitting shots.
Toss Winning Captain Decision: IND vs PAK Super Four Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan captain Salman Agha should invite his opponent team to bat first. This is because India lost their only game to Pakistan back in the Asia Cup 2022 when batted first at the same venue.
Likewise, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav should prefer bowling first to ensure his team benefits from the favorable conditions while chasing targets.
Best Preferred Playing XI Combination for India vs Pakistan Super Fours
The following playing XI combination, as predicted by fans and experts, could be the all-time favorite for India and Pakistan throughout the Super Fours in the Asia Cup 2025:
India’s Favorable Playing XI Combination vs Pakistan in Super Fours:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Abhishek Sharma | All-Rounder |
| 2. | Shubman Gill | Batter |
| 3. | Tilak Varma | Batter |
| 4. | Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) | Batter |
| 5. | Hardik Pandya | All-Rounder |
| 6. | Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| 7. | Shivam Dube | All-Rounder |
| 8. | Axar Patel | All-Rounder |
| 9. | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| 10. | Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
| 11. | Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
Pakistan’s Favorable Playing XI Combination vs India in Super Fours:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Sahibzada Farhan | Batter |
| 2. | Saim Ayub | Batter |
| 3. | Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
| 4. | Salman Agha (Captain) | All-Rounder |
| 5. | Hasan Nawaz | Batter |
| 6. | Khushdil Shah | Batter |
| 7. | Mohammad Haris | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 8. | Mohammad Nawaz | All-Rounder |
| 9. | Shaheen Afridi | Bowler |
| 10. | Haris Rauf | Bowler |
| 11. | Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
Winner Prediction for Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Match 02: India or Pakistan?
India emerges as the favorite to win their forthcoming clash in the Super Four given their dominating head-to-head records, recent form, and strong spin bowling attack compared to Pakistan.
However, Suryakumar Yadav and his men’s recent win against Oman by a slim margin of 21 runs while defending a 188-run target adds concerns about their bowling attack.
On the other side, Salman Agha and his men need to rectify their weakness from their previous game against India and secure a memorable triumph over their rival nation.
In conclusion, the team maintaining a powerful spin bowling attack, quality pacers (for both powerplay and death overs), and aggressive batters in their playing XI are certain to start their Super Four campaign on a positive note.