Overview:
Pakistan will need to play well against a well-drilled Indian side. Their batting, in particular, needs to be sharp and read mystery spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy well. Then there is the threat of Jasprit Bumrah in pace.
India and Pakistan gear up for the 2nd Super 4 match of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 on September 21, 2025. The match is set to be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. India are unscathed in the tournament, winning all three matches in Group A, including a win over Pakistan. The Men in Green finished 2nd in Group A behind India and now face their arch-rivals once again in a key encounter.
Earlier, Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in Match 1 of the Super 4 on Saturday, September 20.
Pakistan will need to play well against a well-drilled Indian side. Their batting, in particular, needs to be sharp and read mystery spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy well. Then there is the threat of Jasprit Bumrah in pace.
India trounced Pakistan in their previous meeting by 7 wickets. After going experimental against Oman, Suryakumar Yadav-led India will be keen to make it 4 wins in four games and stamp their authority.
Both sides are expected to go spin heavy once again, looking at the surface and results.
Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup 2025
Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.
India squad for the Asia Cup
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
In terms of the H2H record, India and Pakistan have faced each other 14 times. India have won 10 matches to Pakistan’s three. One match was tied.
Pakistan probable XI for the match against India
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
India probable XI for the match against Pakistan
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.
The Super 4 match will start at 8:00 pm IST on September 21 in Dubai.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai & Key Details of the Stadium
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, is located in the UAE. Established in 2009, the stadium can host around 25000 people. The first match played here was in 2009. It was an ODI clash between Pakistan and Australia. A month later, the stadium hosted its first T20I between the same sides.
The stadium has played a key role in the game. It was one of the designated venues for the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup. The stadium has also hosted a few matches across the 2014, 2020 and 2021 Indian Premier League editions.
The Pakistan cricket team has played 35 T20I matches to date here in Dubai. They have won 19 games and lost 15. One match has been tied, as per ESPNcricinfo. On the other hand, India have featured in 11 matches here, winning 7 and losing 4.
What is the Pitch like at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai?
The matches here at the Asia Cup have witnessed teams go heavy with their spin artillery. The surface is expected to have a bit more assistance for spinners. Pacers will find joy early on with some movement on offer. Notably, spinners could purchase turns while bowling in the right areas. For batters, they will have to rotate the strike and handle spinners well in the middle overs.
Key Stats & Records at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
The highest total at this venue is recorded by India, who scored 212/2 versus Afghanistan in 2022. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s best score here is 187/10 versus Sri Lanka in 2013. They lost that match.
The lowest team total here is posted by West Indies (55). Pakistan’s lowest total here is 74 versus Australia in 2012. India’s lowest score here is 110/7 versus New Zealand in 2021.
Overall, Babar Azam has the most T20I runs here, scoring 505 runs at 45.90. In the current Pakistan squad, Fakhar Zaman owns 259 runs from 13 matches at 25.90 (50s: 2). In 10 matches, Suryakumar Yadav owns 235 runs in Dubai for India.
Among bowlers, former Pakistan bowler Sohail Tanvir has the most wickets here. He owns 22 wickets at 17.50 from 15 matches. Among active Pakistani players, Shaheen Afridi has bagged 13 wickets from 8 matches here. For India, Jasprit Bumrah has 9 scalps from 6 matches.
As per ESPNcricinfo, the average run rate for teams batting first here in T20Is reads 7.42 from 150 matches. This drops to 7.25 for teams batting 2nd.
IND vs PAK: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?
According to the weather forecast, there is no rain forecasted during the India vs Pakistan game in Dubai on Sunday. However, the conditions are set to be warm and humid, posing a challenge for the players.
India vs Pakistan: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?
Both teams have a solid bowling unit with a desired balance on offer. The pacers can set the tone upfront before Abrar Ahmed and the supporting spinners will look to control the show and take wickets. For India, Bumrah can be lethal, whereas the spin duo of Kuldeep and Varun are key.
FAQs – Pitch Report for Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
What is the pitch report for Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai?
The surface for India vs Pakistan is expected to have assistance for both spinners and pacers. Notably, spinners could purchase turns while bowling in the right areas. For batters, they will have to rotate the strike and handle spinners well in the middle overs. Seamers will find early movement and bounce with the new ball.
What is India’s and Pakistan’s record at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai?
As per ESPNcricinfo, the Pakistani side has played 35 T20Is here. They have won 19 games and lost 15. One match has been tied. India own 7 wins and 4 losses from 11 games.