BCCI has sacked the whole selection committe of the Indian Men's Cricket team after the team's failure in the T20 World Cup 2022. The Indian Cricket News broke out when BCCI announced an invitation for the position of National Selectors on Friday evening.

During Chetan Sharma and his team's tenure, the Indian team failed to qualify for the knockouts of the 2021 T20 World Cup and Asia Cup 2022 as well. Moreover, their recent failure in the 2022 T20 World Cup made sure their time on the selection committee was over.

Chetan (North zone), Harvinder Singh (Central Zone), Sunil Joshi (South zone) and Debashish Mohanty (East zone) had one of the shortest terms in recent years as National selectors. Generally, every selection committee gets a four-year contract and then gets extensions, provided the team did well in those years. However, some of the selectors from Chetan Sharma's team were appointed in 2020 and 2021.

The last date for application is 28th November.

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Below are the requirements to apply for National Selector's post

• Should have played a minimum of

a) 7 Test matches; OR
b) 30 First Class matches; OR
c) 10 ODI and 20 First Class matches.

• Should have retired from the game at least 5 years ago.
• No person who has been a member of any Cricket Committee (as defined in the rules and regulations of BCCI) for a total of 5 years shall be eligible to be a member of the Men's Selection Committee.

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India will lock horns with Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. The excitement surrounding this match is at a different level in both countries. However, the Indian team has dominated the entire Asia Cup, remaining undefeated. Meanwhile, Pakistan has lost two matches to India. So, how will the two teams square off in the final? Let's have a look.

The Men in Blue have enjoyed a flawless campaign so far, winning all six of their matches, including two victories over Pakistan, once in the group stage and again in the Super Four stage. Riding on this momentum, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side will be aiming to get the better of their arch-rivals once more and secure their record-extending ninth Asia Cup title.

Pakistan, on the other hand, have had a stop-start journey. They suffered defeats only against India but managed to win all their other matches, some comfortably and others by bare margins. The Men in Green will be determined to turn the tables this time and claim their third Asia Cup crown, their first since 2012.

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Pakistan Final match 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, Final
• Date: 28 September 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Streaming Details

The India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Final match 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 21 times in Asia Cup history. Out of these, India have won 12 games, while Pakistan have won just 6. In the Asia Cup T20 format, India and Pakistan have played 5 matches, of which the Men in Blue have won 4, while the Men in Green have won 1.

Pitch Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has generally favoured batters, but bowlers have also found success by maintaining tight lines and lengths to restrict the scoring. The team winning the toss is likely to opt for chasing, as conditions tend to support batting in the latter stages of the game, provided the side can hold its ground and build partnerships.

Weather Report

According to forecasts, Sunday's temperature will peak at 40°C, falling to 31°C in the evening. Dew has had minimal effect throughout the tournament, meaning the toss could play an important role in the team's strategy.

Possible Lineups

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

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

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

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 Group A and then Super Four with three out of three victories in both stages. They also defeated Pakistan twice in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, asserting their dominance with bat and ball.

Moreover, we cannot underestimate Pakistan in this format; they will be itching to go all in to avenge their last match disrespect. India is likely to win this match.

India and Bangladesh will meet at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, September 24, in a crucial Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025. This is the first time they will be clashing against each other. Both teams have won their Super Four openers. India defeated Pakistan by six wickets while Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by four wickets. Both teams will look to secure another win in the Super Four and secure their place in the final.

So, before the start of the match, let's have a look at the India vs Bangladesh past results in T20I cricket.

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India vs Bangladesh Head-to-head in T20I

India have historically dominated Bangladesh in T20Is. Out of 17 meetings, India have won 16, with Bangladesh tasting victory just once. Their last encounter was a one-sided affair, with India hammering Bangladesh by a massive 133-run margin in Hyderabad.

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

India have won all their encounters against Bangladesh in T20 World Cups.

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India vs Bangladesh T20I Match Past Results

The Super Fours match between India and Bangladesh in the 2025 Asia Cup will be played on Wednesday, 24 September. Both teams won their first super four matches. India kicked off the Super Four phase of the Asia Cup 2025 with a bang. They crushed Pakistan in their first match. Bangladesh, on the other hand, also started the Super Fours with a win, defeating Sri Lanka. Therefore, the India vs Bangladesh match will be a highly interesting one, with both teams' spinners in focus.

The game is important as it can shape the way to the final. India start as favorites, but Bangladesh have shown they can upset big teams on their day.

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

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Match Details

• Match: India vs Bangladesh
• Tournament: Asia Cup 2025, Super Fours Match 16
• Date: 24 September 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Streaming Details

The India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours Match 16 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 Bangladesh: Head-to-head stats

India have historically dominated Bangladesh in T20Is. Out of 17 meetings, India have won 16, with Bangladesh tasting victory just once. In the history of the Asia Cup, across formats, the story remains similar. Across 15 matches, India have emerged victorious 13 times, while Bangladesh have managed just two wins.

Pitch Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has been a batter-friendly venue in recent matches. Batters will need to be cautious and avoid playing rash shots that could gift their wicket to the opposition. 

Meanwhile, bowlers will have to maintain tight lines and control the pace effectively to take crucial wickets. The chasing sides are supposed to generate advantage for themselves on this surface, and this would be the most preferred decision for the captain winning the toss on Wednesday.

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

Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.

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India vs Bangladesh Match Prediction

India have been unbeaten in the tournament so far and have looked a cut above the rest. Bangladesh, meanwhile, have been solid too and give some tough competition to the strong Indian side. A close game is on the offing, but India look too strong right now.

T20 cricket is one of the toughest formats to bowl for any bowler. With high-quality bats, shorter grounds, flatter pitches it has been a tough place for bowlers around the globe. However, some bowlers have found it easy to take wickets as the batsmen are willing to take more risks. Arshdeep Singh has emerged as one of the best in T20Is within two years of his debut. He is now the bowler with most T20I wickets for India.

Top 4: Most wickets in T20I for India

#1 Arshdeep Singh: 100 T20 International Wickets

Since his debut in 2022, Arshdeep Singh has made himself as one of the best white ball bowlers. The left-arm pacer is now the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket among Indians. 

The highest wicket-taker of 2024 T20 World Cup has the ability to swing the new ball. He can also follow that up with Yorkers and variations at the death as well. 

In 64 matches he now has taken 100 wickets. Arsdheep has an average of 18.49 along with a 8.31 economy rate in T20I cricket.

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#2 Hardik Pandya: 97 T20 International Wickets

Hardik Pandya claimed his 97th T20I wicket during India’s Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours clash against Pakistan in Dubai, moving past Yuzvendra Chahal into second place on India’s all-time list of most T20I wickets, behind Arshdeep Singh.He finished with figures of 1/29 after his three-over spell. 

The 31-year-old has 97 scalps in 118 matches at 26.63, and stands just three away from becoming just the second Indian to take 100 T20I wickets after Arshdeep Singh, who achieved the feat against Oman. Hardik also has 15 wickets in eight innings against Pakistan, the most by a bowler in the rivalry clash in T20Is. 

#3 Yuzvendra Chahal: 96 T20 International Wickets

Chahal, the leg-spinner, is one of the most clever bowlers in world cricket right now. With his experience in Chess, it is quite obvious that he outfox the batsman easily to get wickets. 

Chahal has taken 96 wickets in his 80 T20 international matches. He was also the first Indian bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in a T20 international game. His bowling average of 25.09 in T20Is speaks volumes for his wicket-taking ability.

However, recently he has found it hard to find a place in the Indian team. 

#4 Jasprit Bumrah : 92 T20 International Wickets

Probably the best Indian pacer of all time, Jasprit Bumrah is a gift of IPL to Indian cricket. His death-bowling skill and game reading ability are second to none. He is a blessing for any captain in the shortest format of the game. 

Bumrah can come at any stage of the game and take a wicket without the batters trying to attack him. The 2024 T20 World Cup winner has taken 92 T20I wickets in just 73 games. He has an outstanding average of 18.16 along with his stunning economy rate of 6.36. 

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#5 Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 90 T20 International Wickets

Once Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the bowler with most T20I wickets for India. Though Kumar has not played a single game for India since 2022, when bowlers like Arshdeep Singh was brought in the team.

The medium has taken 90 T20 international wickets in 87 games with an outstanding economy rate of 6.96. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is also the first Indian player to take five-wicket hauls in all formats of the game.

With age, Bhuvneshwar Kumar might find it tough to make a return to the Indian T20I squad, but with his accuracy, he still can be an asset for the team.

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.