Team India will take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025Group A match, set to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on September 14. Both teams won their respective maiden matches in the tournament
comfortably and they will endeavour to win the blockbuster game to reach the Super 4 round. The two sides will meet each other in the T20 format after 15 months. Their previous clash against each other came in the T20 World Cup 2024.
India emerged victorious by six runs in the contest and eliminated the Men in Green from the marquee tournament. In the upcoming game, the Men in Blue will look to confirm their berth for the Super 4 round by beating Salman Ali Agha and his men. As the high-voltage game is only a day away, and SportsTiger has come up with India’s probable playing XI.
Asia Cup 2025: India's Probable Playing XI vs Pakistan
Openers: Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma
Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma will be expected to deliver a brisk start to the team. Abhishek’s T20I numbers have been stunning so far in 2025. In six matches, he has scored 309 runs at a stellar strike rate of 216.08. Shubman Gill has never played any T20I match against Pakistan and he will look to be at his best in the opening position.
Middle-order batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson
Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s batting record hasn’t been impressive against Pakistan but this time, he is expected to produce an effective innings. Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson haven’t played any matches against the Men in Green and their jobs will be to reinforce the side with their middle-order batting.
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel
Hardik Pandya has troubled Pakistan in the last few encounters. As a senior all-rounder, his responsibility will have to be impactful for Indiain all departments of the game. Shivam Dube has the potential to don the role of finisher as a batter, while in the bowling department, he has to support Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik to bolster the team’s fast-bowling unit. Axar Patel’s role will be crucial as a spin-bowling all-rounder. On Dubai’s turning track, he is expected to give a tough time to Pakistan batters.
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy
Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the Player of the Match (POTM) when India hammered Pakistanby six runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 game played in New York. He will spearhead India’s fast-bowling unit again and he will look to be lethal against the Men in Green again. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy will be crucial for India’s spin-bowling attack. The two bowlers, along with Axar, have to deliver effective spells on Dubai’s turning turf.
