The ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle becomes more exciting with Sri Lanka registering a comfortable win in the second Test match against Pakistan to draw level in the two-Test series. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 246 runs in Galle and drew level 1-1. It was an amazing performance from the home side after they had lost the first Test to Babar Azam's side.

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Set 508 runs to win the match, Pakistan capitulated to 261 runs all out. Skipper Babar Azam top-scored with 81 runs, while Imam-ul-Haq made 49. Mohammad Rizwan (37) and Yasir Shah (27) were also contributors to the Pakistani reply, which fell short of the required target.

Prabath Jayasuriya continued his brilliant form with the ball, picking 5/117, while Ramesh Mendis had an amazing outing with figures of 4/101.

With this win, Sri Lanka moved to the third spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23 standings with a PCT of 53.33. Pakistan, on the other hand, now has 51.85 PCT and dropped to the 5th spot behind India. Check out the updated ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 points table below.

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ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 Points Table:

India have been the most successful team in the history of Asia Cup, having won the continental tournament as many as eight times (seven in ODI format, one in T20I format), since the inception of tournament in 1984. Over the years, India’s supremacy has been challenged by Pakistan more than any other team in the competition.

So far, India have played against Pakistan on 20 occasions in Asia Cup since 1984, winning eleven and losing six, while three matches was abandoned. Let's take a look at how the two teams fared when they clashed against each other in their bid for Asian supremacy.

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India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

India vs Pakistan 1984 | India Won

India won the match by defeating Pakistan in a low-scoring match at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium. Batting first, India posted a sub-par total of 188/4 in 46 overs. Chasing the target, Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals and India bundled out Pakistan for 134 to win the match by 54 runs.

India vs Pakistan 1988 | India Won

India won their second consecutive Asia Cup encounter against Pakistan by registering a four-wicket win (26 balls to spare) over their rivals. Batting first, Pakistan were restricted to just 142. During the chase, no other Indian could score in double digits but in the end, it wasn’t needed as Amarnath got them home with his magnificent innings of 74*.

India vs Pakistan 1995 | Pakistan Won

Pakistan recorded their first-ever win over India in Asia Cup at this edition of the tournament, when they outclassed their rivals by 97 runs in Sharjah. Pakistan posted a formidable total of 266/9 in their 50 overs. Chasing the target, India were dismissed for 169.

India vs Pakistan 2000 | Pakistan Won

Pakistan beat India at the 2000 edition of the tournament by 44 runs. Batting first, Pakistan posted a huge total of 295/7 in 50 overs. During the chase, the Indian top-order suffered a collapse and they were reduced to 75/4 in 14 overs. Ajay Jadeja issued a stunning fight back scoring 93 runs. But he failed to find support on the other end and India succumbed to a heavy defeat.

India vs Pakistan 2004 | Pakistan Won

In 2004, for the first time in their history, Pakistan touched the 300-run mark against India in Asia Cup. Chasing the target, India’s chase all but ended and they eventually fell short of the target by 59 runs.

India vs Pakistan 2008 (Group Stage) | India Won

Pakistan posted 299/4 in 50 overs in the group stage match in 2008. Chasing the stiff target, Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina stitched together a 198-run partnership. Yuvraj Singh (48) and MS Dhoni (26*) provided finishing touches to the chase as India reached home with six wickets to spare.

India vs Pakistan 2008 (Super Fours) | Pakistan Won

After losing in the group stage, Pakistan got their revenge by winning the match against India in the super fours. Batting first, India posted a total of 308/7 in 50 overs. The hosts got off to a good start in the chase as Pakistan crossed the finish line with eight wickets and 27 balls to spare.

India vs Pakistan 2010 | India Won

Batting first, Pakistan posted a fighting total of 267. Chasing the target, opener Gautam Gambhir held the innings from one end as his partners kept on changing on the other. Finally, he was joined at the crease by skipper Dhoni and the duo took the attack to the Pakistan bowlers and India won the match by 3 wickets with one ball to spare.

India vs Pakistan 2012 | India Won

Pakistan once again crossed the 300-run mark (329/6) against India in Asia Cup at this edition of the tournament in Dhaka. Chasing the stiff target, Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni got the team over the line but it was the brilliance of Kohli that India managed to chased down such a big score with 13 balls to spare.

India vs Pakistan 2014 | Pakistan Won

Even after three batsmen scored fifties, India could muster only 245/8 in their 50 overs against Pakistan at Dhaka in the 2014. Hafeez completed a remarkable all-round show for Pakistan during the chase, as he perfectly anchored the innings by hitting 75 off 117 deliveries. In the end, Shahid Afridi slammed 34 off 18 deliveries, including two consecutive sixes off R Ashwin in the final over to take Pakistan home by just one wicket.

India vs Pakistan 2016 | India Won

This particular edition of the cup was converted into T20 format owing to the WT20, that was scheduled right after the completion of Asia Cup. On the swinging conditions of Dhaka, Indian bowlers wreaked havoc and dismissed Pakistan for just 83. Chasing the small target, Virat Kohli once again showed his class, taking the attack to Pakistan bowlers. In the end, MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh took India comfortably home from there with 27 balls to spare.

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India vs Pakistan 2018 | India Won

It was a superlative effort from the bowling unit of India that saw them shot out Pakistan for a paltry 162 in 43.1 overs before Rohit Sharma (52 off 39 balls) and Shikhat Dhawan (46 off 54 balls) added 86 for the opening wicket to ensure a smooth chase for the ‘Men In Blue’ in only 29 overs.

India vs Pakistan 2018 | India Won

There was no change in the outcome of the match when these two met again a few days later in another group match. India once again registered a dominating victory over Pakistan. India restricted Pakistan to below-par 237 for 7. In reply, India chased down the total in 39.3 overs with 9 wickets to spare.

India vs Pakistan 2022 | India Won

In the 2022 Asia Cup, Pakistan couldn’t defend 21 runs off 12 balls against their arch-rivals in the group stage match.

India vs Pakistan 2022 | Pakistan Won

However, they bounced back to win the Super Four clash between the two sides by 5 wickets on the second-last ball.

India vs Pakistan 2023 | India Won

India beat Pakistan comprehensively by 228 runs during their Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match. Virat Kohli (122) and KL Rahul (111) struck unbeaten centuries to steer India to a commanding 356 for two, the team's joint highest total against Pakistan in ODIs. In response, Pakistan were all out for 128 in 32 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was the stand out bowler for India as he ended with a five wicket haul.

India vs Pakistan 2025 | India Won

India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 group stage encounter. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first against India. Their decision quickly backfired, as India's Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah claimed two early wickets within the first two overs. India's spin attack then dominated the middle overs, dismantling the lower order with three wickets. Despite a late cameo of 33 runs from Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan was restricted to a total of 127/9 in their 20 overs.

Indian openers joined a quickfire 22 before Saim Ayub dismissed Shubman Gill in the second over for 10 runs. Abhishek Sharma continued the attack and hammered 31 off just 13 balls. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma took the innings forward from there. Suryakumar Yadav took India over the line with his 47 not out.

Whenever there is a match between India and Pakistan, the fans of both the countries get very excited and their enthusiasm is at its peak. Now both the teams will be seen playing again in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match, where there will be a great match between the two on September 21.

So, before start of the much awaited match, let's have a look at the India vs Pakistan head-to-head stats in T20I cricket.

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India vs Pakistan Head-to-head in T20I

A total of 14 T20I matches have been played between India and Pakistan so far, out of which India has defeated neighboring Pakistan in 10 matches. Whereas Pakistan has won only three matches. One match between the teams ended in a tie. In such a situation, the Indian team has an upper hand over Pakistan in T20I cricket.

India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024

In the T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team won by 6 runs. Jasprit Bumrah took 3 wickets for 14 runs in four overs and single-handedly won the match for the team.

India vs Pakistan Head-to-head in T20 World Cups

India and Pakistan came face-to-face in a T20I match in the group stage of the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa back in 2007. India boasts a 6-1 lead in ICC T20 World Cups, with the Pakistan cricket team’s only win coming in the 2021 edition in Dubai. 

India vs Pakistan in T20 Asia Cup

Till now only four matches have been played between India and Pakistan in the T20I Asia Cup tournament, out of which India has won three and Pakistan has won one match. In such a situation, India's dominance over Pakistan is intact in the T20 Asia Cup as well.

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India vs Pakistan T20I Match Results

The first-ever India vs Pakistan T20 match was a classic and is remembered as one of the most thrilling games in cricket history. Led by MS Dhoni, the Men in Blue went on to post a total of 141/9 with Robin Uthappa top-scoring after making 50 off 39 balls.

Chasing a target of 142, Pakistan needed 12 off the last over with Misbah-ul-Haq and all-rounder Yasir Arafat at the crease. Arafat picked up a single off the first ball of the final over to give the strike to Misbah-ul-Haq, who scored 10 from the next three deliveries.

With one needed off two, India’s S Sreesanth bowled a dot ball, taking the match down to the wire. The theatrics continued off the last ball as Misbah hit the ball towards cover only for Yuvraj Singh to pick it up and throw to the non-strikers end, where Sreesanth was present to whip off the bails as the match ended in a dramatic tie.

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Team India will face Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours in Dubai on Sunday, September 21. Whenever Indian and Pakistan face each other, there is always tension between their players but this time it has reached a new level.

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates sparked a new controversy when they refused to shake hands with Pakistan players in the last India vs Pakistan group stage match. It is believed that a similar stance may be seen this time as well.

Talking about Team India's journey so far, Sanju Samson had scored a half-century against Oman, but if right-handed batsman Shubman Gill gets out early, then the chances of him batting at number three against Pakistan are slim. In such a situation, captain Suryakumar will again return to his familiar position, which has made him the number one batsman in the world.

Pakistan, on the other hand, has a reputation for being unpredictable, but the current team appears to be lacking, especially in the batting department. Their batsmen have so far failed to understand spin bowlers.

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Pakistan Super Fours clash in the Asia Cup 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India vs Pakistan
• Tournament: Asia Cup 2025, Super Fours Match 2
• Date: 21 September 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Streaming Details

The India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours Match 2 will be televised live on the Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 channels. For Hindi commentary, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports 3; Sony Sports 4 will provide Tamil and Telugu commentary.

The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.

India vs Pakistan: Head-to-head stats

India and Pakistan have played against each other 20 times in Asia Cup history. Out of these, India have won 11 games, while Pakistan have won just 6. In the Asia Cup T20 format, India and Pakistan have played 4 matches, of which the Men in Blue have won 3, while the Men in Green have won 1.

Pitch Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is mostly favourable for the spinners, as it is quite evident from the match that are being played here. The average first innings total in this format is just 140, which depicts that scoring and playing freely won't be an easy choice, especially against the turn. 

However, since it is a day-night game, the ball can move under the light, and batters will be able to play only if they get settled at the crease. 

Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain clear and warm throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted. The conditions are expected to be warm for this match, with the highest temperature expected to hit nearly 40°C during the day. However, at night, the temperature is likely to drop to nearly 32°C.

Possible Lineups

India: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.

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India vs Pakistan Match Prediction

Team India has been an unstoppable force in the shortest format of the game, and hence, they are favorable to win this match. They topped the Group with three out of three victories. Moreover, we cannot underestimate Pakistan in this format; they will be itching to go all in to avenge their last match disrespect.

The final group stage match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played today between India and Oman. After this, the Super Four stage will begin tomorrow, September 20, in Dubai. The Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025 consists of India and Pakistan from Group A, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The biggest match in the Super Four will be between India and Pakistan. 

So, let's take a look at the full schedule for the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025.

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Asia Cup 2025: Super Four Format

The Super Four will consist of four teams competing in a round-robin format. Each team will play three matches against the other three teams. The top two teams will qualify for the final. The final is scheduled to be held on September 28 at the Dubai International Stadium.

• The team that wins the match will get 2 points
• 1 point for a no-result match
• In case of a tie in points, the decision will be based on net run rate.

Asia Cup 2025: Super Four Teams

After 11 group matches of Asia Cup 2025, four teams have reached the Super Four.

• India (from Group A)
• Pakistan (from Group A)
• Sri Lanka (from Group B)
• Bangladesh (from Group B)

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav's team was the first from Group A to reach the Super Four. Pakistan secured their second-place finish in the Super Four with a 41-run win over the UAE. In Group B, Sri Lanka topped Group B with three wins out of three, while Bangladesh capitalized on a loss against Afghanistan to book their final Super Four spot.

Asia Cup 2025: Super Four Schedule

When will India and Pakistan face each other in Super Four?

The most anticipated Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be India vs Pakistan. This match will begin at 8:00 PM IST on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Also Read: Past results of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

Super Four Streaming Details

The Super Four matches of Asia Cup 2025 will be televised live on the Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 channels. For Hindi commentary, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports 3; Sony Sports 4 will provide Tamil and Telugu commentary.

The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.

The Asia Cup 2025 has reached a very exciting stage. India and Pakistan have qualified for the Super Four from Group A, while hosts UAE and Oman have been eliminated. Only one match remains in this group, between India and Oman at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE on Friday, September 19. A win or loss in this match will have no impact on India's tournament standings.

In such a scenario, Team India's playing eleven could see a major reshuffle. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir will want to test their bench strength.

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Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Oman clash in the Asia Cup 2025.

Match Details

• Match: India vs Oman 
• Tournament: Asia Cup 2025, 12th Match Group A
• Date: 19 September 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Streaming Details

The India vs Oman, Asia Cup 2025 match 12 will be televised live on the Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 channels. For Hindi commentary, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports 3; Sony Sports 4 will provide Tamil and Telugu commentary.

The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.

India vs Oman: Head-to-head stats

This will be the first time India and Oman will face each other in the T20I format.

Pitch Report: Sheikh Zayed Stadium

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi provides a balanced surface which provides good support for the batters with perfect pace and bounce. Out of 95 T20 matches played at this ground, the team batting first won 44 times while the chasing side came out victorious on 51 occasions.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain clear throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted. The conditions are expected to be warm for this match, with the highest temperature expected to hit nearly 40°C during the day. However, as night falls, the temperature will plummet to a minimum of 34°C.

Possible Lineups

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Oman: Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Wasim Ali, Hassnain Shah, Shah Faisal, Jiten Ramanandi, Aryan Bisht, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava.

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India vs Oman Match Prediction

Suryakumar's India has been in dominating force in the shortest format of the game, and hence, they are favorable to win this match. They are coming into this match after registering two consecutive matches on a dominant note.