The buzz surrounding the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 showdown is absolutely electric as cricket enthusiasts prepare for one of the most eagerly awaited matches of the tournament. Former Indian cricket icon Kapil Dev has only added to the excitement, praising India’s explosive start in the group stage. Kapil Dev commended India’s commanding performance against the UAE, noting that he’s rarely witnessed such an aggressive power play so early in a tournament. He believes that the team’s attacking mindset could really set the stage for their crucial faceoff against Pakistan.
Fans Await the Biggest Rivalry in Cricket
The India vs Pakistan match has always been more than just cricket; it’s a cultural phenomenon. Ticket sales have soared, stadium seats are nearly sold out, and global viewership is expected to break records.
Cricket lovers worldwide are eagerly waiting to see whether India can carry their aggressive momentum into the clash with their archrivals.
Match Details & Expectations
India launched their campaign with a ruthless nine-wicket victory over the UAE. Kuldeep Yadav’s 4 for 7 and Shivam Dube’s 3 for 4 dismantled the hosts for just 57 runs, before Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill raced to the target in 4.3 overs.
How many times has Pakistan won the Asia Cup?
Pakistan has lifted the trophy on two occasions in 2000 and 2012 and qualified for the final five times.
India are the eventime Asia Cup champions, with 11 appearances in the final.
How many times has India beaten Pakistan in the Asia Cup?
In their 19 clashes in the Asia Cup, India have beaten Pakistan 10 times and lost to their neighbours on six occasions. Three matches, including the group stage match in 2023, were abandoned due to poor weather.
Team news: India
India has been bolstered by Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the T20 side after a long injury and workload management forced layoff.
They are likely to keep the same XI that beat the UAE in the opening match.
Predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav.
Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper).
Team news: Pakistan
As is the norm in Pakistani cricket, the team has undergone several changes since the T20 World Cup 2024, including squad shuffling, a change in captaincy, and the introduction of new coaching staff.
Since May, though, the team and captain have remained largely unchanged. Pakistan is likely to field a mix of youth and experience in their XI for Sunday’s match.
Predicted XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Salman Agha (captain), Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Squad: Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Where can I buy tickets for India vs Pakistan?
A selection of seats, starting at $135 apiece for the general stand and going up to $4,550 for a two-person hospitality box, is still available on the tournament’s official ticketing website, Platinumlist, and at the stadium’s ticketing office.
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