The electrifying showdown between Pakistan and India in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 delivered drama but ultimately saw India cruise to a 7-wicket victory with 25 balls remaining. Hosted on September 14, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan posted a modest 127/9 on a spin-friendly pitch, thanks to a gritty knock from Sahibzada Farhan and a late cameo from Shaheen Afridi.
India, however, chased it down efficiently, with Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 47 steering them home. This result strengthens India’s position in Group A, while Pakistan’s batting woes continue to haunt them in big games.
Head-to-Head Details: Pakistan vs India in T20I Matches
India maintains dominance over Pakistan in T20Is, with 14 encounters mostly in ICC and Asia Cup events. India’s recent form has tilted the balance further.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Notable: India’s streak of two straight wins persists post this match, including the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. Pakistan’s last victory was in the 2022 Asia Cup.
Head-to-Head Details: Pakistan vs India in T20 Asia Cup Matches
In T20 Asia Cup history, the rivalry has seen 5 clashes, with India leading but Pakistan capable of upsets.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Match history:
- 2012 Group: Pakistan won by 6 runs.
- 2014 Semi: India won by 39 runs.
- 2016 Group: India won by 6 wickets.
- 2022 Group: Pakistan won by 5 wickets.
- 2025 Group: India won by 7 wickets.
India’s win here reinforces their edge in the tournament format.
Match Details
Date: September 14, 2025 Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. Captain Salman Agha mentioned adapting to the slow pitch and aiming to post a total despite potential dew.
Playing Eleven
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
1st Innings: Pakistan (127/9 in 20 overs)
Pakistan’s innings started disastrously with Saim Ayub out for a golden duck off Hardik Pandya in the first ball. Mohammad Haris fell early to Jasprit Bumrah for a low score, leaving them at 6/2. Sahibzada Farhan anchored with a patient 40 off 44 balls (3×4, 1×6), stabilizing the innings amid a middle-order collapse.
Fakhar Zaman managed only 17 before Axar Patel struck twice, removing him and captain Salman Agha3 (12). Kuldeep Yadav triggered the slump with a double-wicket maiden in the 13th over, dismissing Hasan Nawaz 5 and Mohammad Nawaz 0 to reduce Pakistan to 64/6.
Faheem Ashraf added 11 off 14, but Varun Chakaravarthy removed him. The late surge came from Shaheen Afridi, who smashed 33* off 16 balls, including 4 sixes, partnering with Sufiyan Muqeem (10) before Bumrah claimed the latter. Pakistan ended at 127/9, below par on the turning track.
Key Batsmen:
- Sahibzada Farhan: 40 (44 balls, 1×4, 3×6)
- Shaheen Afridi: 33* (16 balls, 0x4, 4×6)
Indian Bowling Figures:
- Kuldeep Yadav: 4-1-18-3
- Axar Patel: 4-0-22-2
- Jasprit Bumrah: 4-0-28-2
- Varun Chakaravarthy: 4-0-24-1
- Hardik Pandya: 4-0-32-1
2nd Innings: India (131/3 in 15.5 overs)
India’s openers gave a brisk start, with Abhishek Sharma blasting 31 off 13 balls (4×4, 2×6) before Saim Ayub got him stumped. Shubman Gill added 10 off 7 (2×4) but fell to Ayub’s carrom ball, caught behind. At 41/2, Tilak Varma joined Suryakumar Yadav, steadying with a 50-run stand.
Tilak scored a measured 31 off 31 balls (2×4, 1×6) before Ayub struck again, removing him caught at midwicket, leaving India at 97/3.
Suryakumar took charge, unbeaten on 47 off 37 balls (5×4, 1×6), accelerating with boundaries. Shivam Dube 10* off 7, (1×6) finished the chase with a six off Abrar Ahmed, sealing victory in 15.5 overs.
Key Batsmen:
- Suryakumar Yadav: 47* on 37 balls, (5×4, 1×6)
- Abhishek Sharma: 31 (13 balls, 4×4, 2×6)
- Tilak Varma: 31 (31 balls, 2×4, 1×6)
Pakistan Bowling Figures:
- Saim Ayub: 4-0-35-3
- Abrar Ahmed: 4-0-16-0
- Shaheen Afridi: 2-0-23-0
- Mohammad Nawaz: 3-0-27-0
- Sufiyan Muqeem: 2.5-0-29-0
Winner
India won by 7 wickets (with 25 balls remaining).
Top Scorer
Suryakumar Yadav (India) – 47* runs.
Top Wicket Taker
Kuldeep Yadav (India) – 3/18.
Key Moments
- Golden Duck Disaster (0.1 over): Saim Ayub’s first-ball dismissal off Pandya set a shaky tone for Pakistan.
- Kuldeep’s Double Strike (13th over): Consecutive wickets of Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Nawaz left Pakistan reeling at 64/6, showcasing spin mastery.
- Ayub’s Surprise Spell (India’s Innings): The opener’s 3/35 included Gill (caught behind), Abhishek (stumped), and Tilak (caught), briefly sparking hope at 97/3.
- Shaheen’s Fireworks (19th-20th overs): Four sixes in his 33* lifted Pakistan from 100/8 to 127/9, but it wasn’t enough.
- Suryakumar’s Winning Six (15.5 over): A massive hit off Abrar Ahmed clinched the game, underlining India’s composure.
Top Performer
Suryakumar Yadav’s calm 47* under pressure, combined with smart rotation, made him the standout, but Kuldeep’s spell was pivotal in restricting Pakistan.
Man of the Match
Kuldeep Yadav (for his 3/18, including the game-changing double-wicket over).
India’s spin attack and batting depth exposed Pakistan’s vulnerabilities, setting up an intriguing Super Fours stage. This rivalry never disappoints, even in lopsided results.
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