India and Pakistan have a storied rivalry in cricket, especially in ICC events, creating intense matches that fans eagerly anticipate. 

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As the cricketing fraternity gets ready to witness another epic clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, here is a head to head list of India vs Pakistan in ICC tournament clashes. 

India vs Pakistan in ICC tournament

India clearly leads the Indo-Pak rivalry 10-4 overall in the ICC tournaments. 

ODI World Cup 1992 | India Won

In their first ICC World Cup encounter, India defeated Pakistan by 43 runs.

Batting first, India scored 216/7 in 49 overs (reduced due to slow over rate by Pakistan). Pakistan scored 173 in their allotted overs losing all the wickets.

Player of the Match in was Sachin Tendulkar.

ODI World Cup 1996 | India Won

India won against Pakistan by 39 runs in a thrilling encounter.

India posted 287/8 in 50 overs, thanks to Navjot Singh Sidhu’s 93 and Ajay Jadeja’s quick 45.

In reply, Pakistan could only manage 248/9. 

Player of the Match in that match was Navjot Singh Sidhu.

ODI World Cup 1999 | India Won

India won again in a close match by 47 runs.

Rahul Dravid’s 61 and Sachin Tendulkar’s 45 helped India reach 227/6. Pakistan was bowled out for 180 in pursuit. 

Player of the Match in that match was Venkatesh Prasad.

ODI World Cup 2003 | India Won

India maintained their unbeaten World Cup record against Pakistan with a 6-wicket victory.

Pakistan made 273/7, with Saeed Anwar’s 101. In reply, Sachin Tendulkar’s 98 and Rahul Dravid’s 44 led India to 276/4 in 45.4 overs. 

Sachin Tendulkar was chosen the Player of the Match for his brilliant performance.

Champions Trophy 2004 | Pakistan Won

Pakistan won the toss and asked India to bat. India posted 200/10 backed by Rahul Dravid’s 67.

Pakistan however came out victorious making 201/7. Thanks to Mohammad Yousuf’s knock of 81. 

Player of the Match was Mohammad Yousuf.

Champions Trophy 2009 | Pakistan Won

Pakistan (302/9) had an upper hand during this ICC Champions Trophy fixture against India (248/10) as they went on beating India by 54 runs.

Shoaib Malik took on the Indian bowling with his 128 run knock. As a result he was chosen Player of the Match.

ODI World Cup 2011 | India Won

India won by 29 runs in a high-pressure semi-final match. India scored 260/9, boosted by Sachin Tendulkar’s 85.

Pakistan managed 231/10 in their chase. Player of the Match was Sachin Tendulkar.

ODI World Cup 2015 | India Won

India extended their World Cup winning streak against Pakistan with a 76-run victory.

India batted first and scored 300/7, thanks to Virat Kohli’s 107. Pakistan was restricted to 224/10 in their reply. 

Player of the Match was Virat Kohli.

Champions Trophy 2017 | Pakistan Won

Pakistan won by 180 runs in the final. Batting first, Pakistan made 338/4, with Fakhar Zaman scoring 114.

In response, India could only manage 158/10. Player of the Match was Fakhar Zaman.

ODI World Cup 2019 | India Won

India won again by 89 runs (DLS method) in a rain-affected match.

India scored 336/5 in 50 overs, with Rohit Sharma’s 140. Pakistan could only manage 212/6 in 40 overs. 

Player of the Match was Rohit Sharma.

T20 World Cup 2021 | Pakistan Won 

Pakistan finally broke their losing streak against India in T20 World Cups.

They dominated the match from start to finish, restricting India to 151/7 and chasing it down without losing a single wicket.

This 10-wicket victory was historic for Pakistan with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan guiding the men in green home.

Player of the Match in that match was Shaheen Shah Afridi for his outstanding bowling attack.

T20 World Cup 2022 | India Won 

Pakistan set a target of 160 runs. Virat Kohli played a magical innings, helping India chase down the target in the last over with 4 wickets remaining.

Player of the Match was Virat Kohli.

ODI World Cup 2023 | India Won

India won the match over Pakistan by 7 wickets and maintained their unbeaten streak against arch-rivals.

India absolutely dominated Pakistan and registered one of the biggest wins in the history of the World Cup.

Men in Blue won the toss and opted to bowl. However, the entire Pak middle order just crumbled under the suffocating bowling of India.

As a result Pakistan was reduced to a below-average 191 score in 42.5 overs.

In reply India chased down the target in just 30.3 overs.

Jasprit Bumrah was chosen the Player of the Match.

T20 World Cup 2024 | India Won 

India scripted an incredible turnaround to beat arch-rivals Pakistan by six runs.

Sent in to bat first by Pakistan, India struggled and were bundled out for just 119 in 19 overs. 

Chasing a low total, Pakistan seemed to be in the driver’s seat right until the 15th over before some sensational death bowling from India restricted them to 113. 

This was the lowest total ever defended by India in a T20I match.

Jasprit Bumrah was the Player of The Match for his outstanding performance of 3/14 (4).

Mohammed Siraj has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2025, following his match-winning performance in the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval. The right-armer, who bowled 46 overs in the Test, was also named Player of the Match for his efforts. Siraj beat competition from New Zealand pacer Matt Henry and West Indies quick Jayden Seales to clinch the monthly honour.

Let's have a look at all the Indian men's cricketers who won ICC Player of the Month award. Some have won the award more than once.

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 ICC Player of the Month Award Winners

9. Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj won the ICC Player of the Month award in August 2025. It is worth noting that Siraj’s exceptional performance in India’s tour of England and his brilliance in the clash held at The Oval were among the biggest reasons why Siraj won award. Siraj took three wickets on the final day of the last test of the series against England, which helped the Indian team register a brilliant win. 

Siraj produced a stunning nine-wicket haul across both innings to help India level the five-Test series 2-2. His second-innings burst included a decisive five-wicket haul that dismantled England’s batting order and sealed victory for the visitors.

8. Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal bagged the ICC Player of the Month Award for his sensational performance in the Test series against England in March 2024. Jaiswal beat New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka for the award.

Jaiswal was also named the player of the series in England's 5-Test tour against India. The batter scored 712 runs in 5 Test matches, surpassing Virat Kohli's tally of most runs in a single Test series vs England. Jaiswal also became only the second India batter after Sunil Gavaskar to hit 700+ runs in a series.

7. Virat Kohli

Star batter Virat Kohli was named the ICC Player of the Month for October 2022 following a series of stellar performances during India's charge to the T20 World Cup semifinals in Australia. He scored 205 runs with the bat. Apart from scoring a brilliant half-century against Netherlands in Sydney, he produced an unforgettable innings in the stunning victory over Pakistan in front of a capacity crowd at the MCG to kick off their campaign in style.

At 31 for four, Kohli asserted his dominance on the opposition bowlers in a memorable display of controlled aggression, helping his side to chase down the 160 targets on the final ball, thanks to his unbeaten 82 from 53 balls.

6. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar won the ICC Player of the Month award in March 2021 for his superlative show in the limited overs series against England. Bhuvi took six wickets at an economy rate of 4.65 in the three ODIs, while capturing four wickets at a fantastic economy rate of 6.38 in the five T20Is to emerge as the standout bowler on either side in the white ball series. 

Bhuvneshwar became the third successive Indian recipient of the award since its inception early this year. 

5. Ravichandran Ashwin 

Ravichandran Ashwin has won the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February 2021 after his all-round display in the Test series against England. Ashwin not only finished as the top wicket-taker in the 3-1 series win against England, but also scored his seventh Test century. 

Ashwin scored 176 runs in the three matches in February and took 24 wickets in the month. He also became the second-fastest bowler in history to 400 Test wickets, behind only Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan.

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4. Rishabh Pant

The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has won the inaugural ICC Player of the Month award 2021. Pant has been honoured for his superlative performances in the two Tests against Australia in January 2021, wherein he scored a 97 at Sydney and an unbeaten 89 at Brisbane.

Pant was chosen ahead of England captain Joe Root and Ireland's Paul Stirling in the voting to bag the award. Pant's innings helped India to become the first team in 32 years to beat Australia at the Gabba in Test cricket. 

3. Shreyas Iyer | 2 Times

Shreyas Iyer was named as ICC Men's Player of the Month twice in February 2022 and March 2025 for his performance during India's triumphant Champions Trophy 2025.

With 172 runs coming at an average of 57.33 during the final three games of the Champions Trophy, Iyer was a leading light for India as they secured a landmark third win in the competition’s history. He ended the tournament as the second-highest scorer with 243 runs at an average of 48.60.

2. Jasprit Bumrah | 2 Times

Jasprit Bumrah was crowned as the winner of the ICC Player of the Month Award for two times in December and June 2024. Bumrah won the prize twice in the calendar year. Bumrah's incredible display in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) was rewarded by the ICC in December 2024. Previously he won the top honour in June 2024 following his heroic display in the T20 World Cup 2024.

1. Shubman Gill | 4 Times

Indian Test team captain Shubman Gill was named ICC Player of the Month four times - in January 2023, September 2023, February 2025, and July 2025. He is also the first male player to win the award four times. Gill was also named in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year in 2023.

His latest win came after an amazing performance in Test matches against England in July 2025, where he showed outstanding batting skills as India's newly appointed Test captain. 

Gill finished as the leading run scorer of the series, having scored 754 runs from ten innings at an average of 75.4 with four hundreds to his name. He started the series with a magnificent 147 at Headingley, Leeds and further accumulated 430 runs (269, 161) in the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham, the second-highest match aggregate in the format.

In match number six of the Asia Cup 2025, the defending champions, Team India will take on arch-rival Pakistan in their Group A fixture. The match is scheduled to be played on Sunday, September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. While the reigning champions, who have their eyes set on record ninth title, are coming off a nine-wicket win over UAE.

On the other hand, Salman Ali Agha led Pakistan too registered a comfortable 93-run victory over Oman in their opening game. While this will be their first game in the continental showpiece event since 2023, it will also be there first in T20Is following India’s title triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados.

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

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

Match Details

• Match: India vs Pakistan
• Tournament: Asia Cup 2025, 6th Match Group A
• Date: 14 September 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Streaming Details

The India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 match 6 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 UAE: Head-to-head stats

India and Pakistan have played against each other 19 times in Asia Cup history. Out of these, India have won 10 games, while Pakistan have won just 6. In the Asia Cup T20 format, India and Pakistan have played 3 matches, of which the Men in Blue have won 2, while the Men in Green have won 1.

Pitch Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

The Dubai International Stadium pitch usually provides a fair battle between bat and ball. Pacers can expect some bounce and movement early on, while spinners are likely to come into play as the surface slows down later in the game.

The venue has witnessed average scores of 139 in the first innings and 121 in the second. Of the 112 T20Is played here, chasing sides have had a slight edge with 59 wins, compared to 52 victories for teams batting first.

Weather Report

According to weather reports, the temperature in Dubai is expected to reach 40°C on September 14, with a “RealFeel" of 45°C owing to humidity, wind, and strong sunshine.

Air quality is likely to remain in the “Unhealthy" category, while humidity levels are expected to hover around 38%.

Possible Lineups

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

Pakistan: Salman Agha (C), Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (Wk), Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem.

Also Read: India vs Pakistan Head-to-head Stats in T20I

India vs Pakistan Match Prediction

Both teams started their tournament on a strong note. While India defeated the UAE by 9 wickets, Pakistan beat Oman by 93 runs.

Though traditionally celebrated for their pace bowling, Pakistan have pivoted to a spin-heavy strategy to suit the UAE’s conditions. Acknowledging the spin-friendly pitches, head coach Mike Hesson has chosen to focus on a bowling line-up dominated by spinners for this tournament.

Meanwhile, India boasts a star-studded line-up in both the batting and bowling departments. Top players in the squad include captain Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav.

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 in Asia Cup 2025, where there will be a great match between the two on September 14. 

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.

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

India vs Pakistan Head-to-head in T20I

A total of 13 T20I matches have been played between India and Pakistan so far, out of which India has defeated neighboring Pakistan in 9 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.

Both the teams last played in T20 World Cup 2024

The last T20I match between the two teams was played in the T20 World Cup 2024, in which 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 three matches have been played between India and Pakistan in the T20I Asia Cup tournament, out of which India has won two and Pakistan has won one match. In such a situation, India's dominance over Pakistan is intact in the T20 Asia Cup as well.

Also Read: Most Runs in India vs Pakistan Matches in Asia Cup (ODI+T20I)

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.

The mega clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 group stage will be played on 14 September. Looking at the tournament record, both teams have played 18 matches against each other. Out of these, India have won 10 while Pakistan have claimed 6 games. However, in the last 10 years, the rivalry has become one-sided, where Pakistan managed to win only once in seven showdowns.

So, before the much awaited clash begin, let's have a look at the bowlers with most wickets in India vs Pakistan matches in Asia Cup in both ODI and T20I formats.

Also Read: Most Runs in India vs Pakistan Matches in Asia Cup (ODI+T20I)

Most Wickets in India vs Pakistan Matches (ODI+T20I)

5. Anil Kumble | 7 Wickets

The former legendary indian leg-spinner, Anil Kumble was a master of his craft. He had a great record against Pakistan in the Asia Cup matches, taking wickets with his guile and accuracy. In 4 matches against Pakistan in Asia Cup, Kumble scalped 7 wickets at an economy rate of 4.32 and best figure of 3/43. 

4. Saeed Ajmal | 8 Wickets

Saeed Ajmal was one of the key spinners of Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Batters would struggle to score in front of him. Meanwhile, against India, Ajmal has taken 8 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 24.00 with a brilliant economy rate of 4.92.

In addition, Ajmal also played a key role in Pakistan’s win in 2012. He was one of the most reliable players on the team during the crucial matches.

3. Hardik Pandya | 8 Wickets

India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya has balanced his batting fireworks with key bowling contributions. His 8 wickets against Pakistan in only 6 games highlight his knack for breakthroughs, often dismissing set batsmen or breaking partnerships with clever use of short balls and cutters.

Pandya’s bowling has been particularly valuable when India experimented with team balance, allowing them to play an extra batsman while still retaining bowling depth. His dual role makes him one of the most influential Asia Cup performers of recent times.

2. Kuldeep Yadav | 8 Wickets

Indian spinners have always played an integral part in the success of the Men in Blue, and Kuldeep Yadav has added to the tradition with his performances in recent years. He possesses the X-factor with his chinaman bowling and has been the tormentor-in-chief in the recent outing against Pakistan.

The 30-year-old has not played any T20I for India against Pakistan in the Asia Cup so far, but he has been part of an Asia Cup match against Pakistan in the ODI format, where he took a total of 8 wickets in 4 matches. Kuldeep possesses mystery in his bowling, and the Pakistan batters have always struggled to read his variations.

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

1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 10 Wickets

Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar is India's top wicket-taker against Pakistan in Asia Cup. He has taken 10 wickets in 5 matches. He ran through Pakistan's batting line-up in the Asia Cup 2022 match at the Dubai International Stadium. He registered figures worth 4/26(4) as the Pakistani innings folded on 147. 

Bhuvi has also become the first-ever bowler to take four or more wickets against Pakistan in T20 Internationals. He bowled 13 dot balls in the match. However, he is not part of the current T20I squad. 

The mega clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 group stage will be played on 14 September. Looking at the tournament record, both teams have played 18 matches against each other. Out of these, India have won 10 while Pakistan have claimed 6 games. However, in the last 10 years, the rivalry has become one-sided, where Pakistan managed to win only once in seven showdowns.

So, before the much awaited clash begin, let's have a look at the batters with most runs in India vs Pakistan matches in Asia Cup in both ODI and T20I formats.

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

Most Runs in India vs Pakistan Matches (ODI+T20I)

5. Mohammad Hafeez | 184 Runs

The former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez played three matches against India in Asia Cup and scored 184 runs at an average of 61.33 and a strike rate of 78.63. He smashed a fifty and a century each as well. 

Hafeez's highest score of 105 during Asia Cup 2012, stitched a record 224-run opening partnership with Nasir Jamshed. The opening stand is Pakistan’s highest against India eclipsing Saeed Anwar and Aamer Sohail’s opening stand of 144 in Singapore, back in 1996.

4. Younis Khan | 238 Runs

The former Pakistani skipper was an elegant batter with a prolific run-scoring record. He was known for his stylish stroke play and was a key performer for Pakistan against India. In 4 matches against India, Younis scored 228 runs at an average of 79.33 with a couple of half-centuries and a hundred.

His highest score of 123* came during 2008 Asia Cup, played at National Stadium in Karachi, helped Pakistan chased down the target of 309 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets in 45.3 overs. 

3. Shoaib Malik | 432 Runs

The former Pakistan all-rounder is one of the best cricketers the country has produced in the modern era. Shoaib Malik was Pakistan's crisis man as he bailed the team out of danger several times, be it with the bat or ball. While he was dangerous against every opponent, the lanky all-rounder was at his absolute best against India. 

Shoaib Malik is the only one Pakistani batsman who has scored 400+ runs against India in Asia Cup. He has scored 432 runs in 6 matches at an average of 86.30 and a strike rate of 93.70, including two centuries and one half-century. Malik's highest score of 143 came during the 2004 Asia Cup. He smashed 18 boundaries and one six during his 127-ball stay in the middle. His knock also helped the Men in Green secure a 59-run victory.

2. Rohit Sharma | 474 Runs

Joining his teammate Kohli on this list is the Indian opener, Rohit Sharma. Rohit has been a prolific scorer in limited-overs cricket, and in Asia Cup T20 matches, he has accumulated 474 runs in 12 matches against Pakistan at an average of 47.40 and a strike rate of 94.42. 

Rohit has also registered five half-centuries and one century against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. His highest score of 111* off 119 was registered during the 2018 Asia Cup edition in a game in Dubai. 

Also Read: Highest Run Scorer in Asia Cup History (ODI + T20)

1. Virat Kohli | 476 Runs

India's star batsman Virat Kohli is the top run-scorer against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. He has scored 476 runs in just 8 matches at an average of 68. This includes two centuries and one half century. Virat also scored a century against Pakistan in the previous match of the Asia Cup 2023. He had also led India to victory with an innings of 183 runs in 2012.

Highlighting his prowess, the most iconic of these innings is his memorable 183 in 2012, a record-setting performance that still stands as the highest individual score in the Asia Cup.