The Asia Cup 2025 super Four is set for a blockbuster clash India vs Pakistan at the Dubai International stadium on Sunday, promises to be a high intensity encounter.
Team Preview
India comes into this match after a strong performance in the group Stage, winning all three matches and demonstrating remarkable consistency.
The batting lineup has been in great form, at the top order Abhishek Sharma gives a explosive start in the powerplay but shubman Gill hasn’t been make impact in this Asia Cup , In middle order Tilak varma, Sanju Samson and skipper surya Kumar Yadav who have ability to accelerate game in middle overs, lower order featuring with all rounders Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey and Axar Patel they have finishing ability to makes indian side to strong in batting.
In bowling kuldeep yadav has been outstanding with 8 wickets in 3 matches also highest wickets taker for India , Arshdeep Singh in his first Asia Cup 2025 match against oman quite impressive , while jasprit bumrah rested in previous match, he also comeback in team against Pakistan.
On the other hand Pakistan enter this super Four clash after their mixed performance in the group Stage . Pakistan top order again failed to make runs in previous match against UAE, Saim Ayub with the three golden ducks in a row , In middle order Fakhar Zaman is consistent with the bat in during middle overs, other pakistani batters is inconsistent so far in this tournament, in bowling saheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed looking good against UAE , Pakistan have to take early breakthroughs if defeat India.
India vs Pakistan Head to Head Records
In T20I Both teams Played 14 matches, where India dominate with 11 matches won and on the other hand Pakistan only 3 matches win.
Pitch Report
The pitch is likely to assist spinners as the game progresses, but fast bowlers may enjoy movement early on. Batting first might be an advantage, Teams prefer winning the toss and bat first.
Predicted playing XIs
India
Abhishek Sharma, Shubham Gill, Surya Kumar Yadav (c), Tilak varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, kuldeep yadav, Varun chakravarthy, jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar zaman, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf
Key player to watch out
Shubham Gill: he hasn’t been good tournament so far but his ability to make runs in pressure situation and anchor the innings he will be key player to watch out.
Hardik pandya: He is a leading wicket taker for India against Pakistan in T20I he change the game with both bat and bowl .
Fakhar Zaman: He is the most experienced batter in team so he take on bowlers in middle overs , play vital role in high clash contest.
Saheen Afridi: He is play important role with the new ball try to get early breakthroughs of Indian top order put pressure on Indian middle order.
Prediction
India is favourites because of form or depth in batting lineup also India have quality spin compare to Pakistan. If pakistan get early breakthroughs then challenge India .