The match of the group stage is here as India plays Pakistan in Group A of the Asia Cup 2025. Basically, the date for the epic clash is 14th September (Sunday), whereas the starting time of the match is 6:30 PM local time and 8 PM IST. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is the venue. Let us have a look at the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 live streaming details.
So far, India and Pakistan have met 19 times in the Asia Cup. India has been victorious ten times, and in reply, Pakistan has won six times. The other three matches had no result. The last time India played Pakistan in the Asia Cup was in the 2023 edition. It was a Super-Four match that India won by 228 runs.
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India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 live streaming
If you are a fan from India, then the India-Pakistan match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV application as well as their website. The Sony Sports Network channels will also show the matches on TV. FanCode will also do the live streaming, where a single pass is also available for this match.
What is the date and venue for the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match?
14th September (Sunday) will be the date of the match. The match will start at 6.30 PM local time. It is 8 PM as per the Indian Standard Time. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is the venue for this match.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 – Weather conditions and Pitch Reports
When we look at the weather conditions in Dubai, the days are usually hot, but during the evening, the temperature drops, and it is still humid. The temperature can be around 35 degrees to 37 degrees. There are surely very few chances of rain interrupting the match.
Surely, the pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium helps the pacers at the start. It is a great wicket for the batters to bat on, too. Once we see more overs in the match, then spinners have a part to play. Mostly, captains tend to field first at this wicket as chasing becomes easier. We can expect a bit of dew.
What can be the expected starting eleven for both India and Pakistan?
As India won the last match, there are fewer chances that they will make any changes to their starting eleven. It can be said the same for the Pakistan team. Let us have a look at the line-ups:
India expected starting XI vs Pakistan:
- Batsmen: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), and Tilak Varma
- Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, and Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh
Pakistan expected starting XI vs India:
- Batsmen: Hasan Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub
- Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Haris and Sahibzada Farhan
- All-rounders: Salman Agha (Captain)
- Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed, and Haris Rauf
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Players to watch in the India vs Pakistan match
Abhishek Sharma (India)
His explosive batting at the start of the innings will obviously be noticed by the opponents. Abhishek Sharma will play with no fear and will be very key to giving India a good start in this epic match. If he plays for more than 30 balls, surely the runs will be 60 plus. His batting excites the fans.
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
If Abhishek Sharma is on the crease, Shaheen Shah Afridi would have the responsibility to get him out as early as possible. The conditions surely suit his bowling, and he is young, but he is the leader in the Pakistan bowling line-up. If Pakistan wants to get the better of India, Shaheen Shah Afridi has to bring his A game.
India vs Pakistan: Match Predictions
In big events, surely, India has had an upper hand against Pakistan. The Indian team has a balance in every department, and all the players are match winners. It will be a surprise if Pakistan beats India. We are India to again dominate Pakistan and win this Group A match and qualify for the Super-Fours.
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