**Asia Cup 2025: Preview of India vs Pakistan Super Four Battle**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 20, 2025 | 04:12 PM IST*
The highly anticipated rematch between India and Pakistan in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 is just around the corner. The Super Four clash is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 21, at 8:00 PM IST.
This will be the second meeting between these two cricketing giants in the tournament, with India having won the first match by seven wickets. Given the long-standing rivalry and high stakes, the game promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams look to perform well and secure a spot in the final.
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### Rivalry Stats
India and Pakistan have faced each other 14 times in T20 internationals according to ESPNcricinfo. India leads the head-to-head record with 10 wins, while Pakistan has won 3 matches, with 1 tie recorded.
In the history of the T20 Asia Cup, the two sides have clashed 4 times, with India winning 3 of these encounters and Pakistan claiming 1 victory. Specifically in Dubai, they have met thrice in the T20 Asia Cup, with India winning twice and Pakistan once.
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### Where to Watch
Fans can catch the live action of the India vs Pakistan match on the Sony Sports Network in India. For online viewers, the match will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website.
The rivalry between these two teams ensures a huge audience, and the match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM IST.
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### Predicted Team Line-Ups
**India probable XI:**
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel/Arshdeep Singh.
**Pakistan probable XI:**
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
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### Teams’ Form and Key Concerns
India remain unbeaten in the 2025 Asia Cup, posting three wins from three Group A matches and topping the standings. The team will rely on its balanced unit to get the job done against Pakistan.
On the other hand, Pakistan need to improve their batting performance to mount any serious challenge against India. Otherwise, it could be a straightforward win for Team India.
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### Injury Update: Axar Patel’s Fitness in Doubt
India’s all-rounder Axar Patel faces uncertainty over his participation in the key match due to a head injury sustained while fielding in the final Group A match against Oman in Abu Dhabi.
Axar was injured attempting to intercept a skier from Hammad Mirza during Oman’s chase. In the 15th over, he lost balance and hit his head on the ground. His availability for the Pakistan clash remains unclear as the team awaits fitness updates.
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### Player Stats to Watch
– **Saim Ayub (Pakistan):** Struggling with form, Ayub has been dismissed for a duck in three successive innings in this Asia Cup, scoring zero runs off just 4 deliveries.
– **Kuldeep Yadav (India):** The left-arm spinner has been in fantastic form with 8 wickets from 3 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 6 and an economy rate of 5.23.
– **Sanju Samson (India):** After hitting a fifty against Oman, Samson is just one half-century short of completing 50 fifties in T20 cricket.
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### Poll: Who Will Win This Contest?
With both teams eager to advance to the final, who do you think will come out on top in this epic India vs Pakistan Super Four battle? Share your predictions in the comments below!
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Stay tuned for live updates and full coverage of the Asia Cup 2025!
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