Gujarat Titans have brought in Sri Lankan allrounder Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for Kane Williamson, who was ruled out of the Tata IPL 2023 season after injuring his knee in the opening game of the season against Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

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Sri Lanka's T20I captain, Shanaka is a batting allrounder. He has played 181 T20s, scored 3702 runs at a strike rate of 141.94, and taken 59 wickets with an economy rate of 8.8. He had scored 124 runs at a strike rate of 187.87 during Sri Lanka's three T20Is in India in January this year. This will be his first appearance in the IPL.

Williamson landed awkwardly with his right knee buckling under his weight while attempting a catch at in the 13th over of CSK's innings. He jumped to intercept a ball headed for six off Ruturaj Gaikwad's bat. Williamson managed to save two runs, palming the ball into the field of play before it bounced onto the boundary boards, but by that point, he was on the ground clutching his right knee. He couldn't continue in the game and returned to New Zealand for further assessment and treatment.

A total of 27 players have captained the Indian ODI Cricket team. The very first ODI captain of the Indian cricket team was Ajit Wadekar. He captained the ODI team in 1974 and played just 2 matches as captain. Unfortunately, India lost both of them. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma are among the most successful Indian captains.

In any sport, including cricket, captaincy is perhaps the most important role that influences the overall performance of the entire team. Here is the cricket facts of every ODI captain of Indian Men's Cricket team and their records.

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Cricket facts: Every ODI captain of India and their records (men’s)

First ODI captain

It all started in the year 1974 when India played their first ODI match against England. Ajit Wadekar, who had earlier been a successful captain for India in Tests, was named captain of India's first ODI team.

Wadekar played an amazing knock of 67 runs, only to end up on the losing side. He couldn't do well in the next match and eventually retired right after the series. 

Wadekar was followed by Srinivasraghavan Venkataraghavan, who holds the remarkable record of captaining India in their first-ever ODI World Cup. He captained India in 7 matches and managed to win only one of those, against East Africa. His spin-bowling partner, Bishen Singh Bedi, then captained India in 4 matches, of which India lost 3. Gundappa Vishwanath also captained India in a solitary ODI match in 1980, which didn't go their way. 

India's ODI skipper in the 1980s

The earliest glory to India's ODI set-up came during the captaincy of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev. Gavaskar took up the captaincy in 1980, 9 years after making his debut for the Indian team.

Of all the cricketers who had captained India in ODIs till then, Gavaskar had the highest win percentage (40%), which he had notched up after winning 14 out of 37 matches. That was also the highest number of matches ever captained by any single cricketer for India in ODIs, till then. 

Then came Kapil Dev, who took the reins of captaincy from Gavaskar in 1982. Within just one year of Dev's captaincy, India managed to pull off the unthinkable by defeating all the big guns of world cricket and claiming India's first-ever World Cup in 1983.

Before the World Cup, he had also led India to their first-ever ODI win against two-time World Champions, the West Indies. Dev continued to captain India for a decade, the most by any player till then, and notched up a then-highest win percentage of 54.16. He captained India in 74 ODIs, out of which India won 39.

Azharuddin-Tendulkar era

Following Kapil Dev, wicketkeeper-batter Syed Kirmani and all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath captained India in 1 match each. Ravi Shastri, Dilip Vengsarkar and Krishnamachari Srikkanth then went on to captain India in 11, 18 and 13 ODIs respectively, but India attained a stable phase in 1989 with Mohammad Azharuddin holding the reins of the team. He continued to lead India for 10 years, captaining the team in 174 matches, of which India won 90.

Sachin Tendulkar's era coincided with that of Azharuddin, as he took up the leadership role in the year 1996 and led India in 73 matches throughout a period of 3 years. Under Sachin, India managed to win 23 matches.

Ganguly-Dhoni era

Saurav Ganguly took charge of the team at a time when it was going through a tough phase following the allegations of match-fixing. He revived India's fortunes by introducing the growth of future greats of Indian cricket, Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and one of India's most successful captains, MS Dhoni.

He developed one of India's finest teams that played fearless cricket. Ganguly led India to the final of the 2002 Champions Trophy.

Rahul Dravid captained India irregularly for a few years before taking it up full-time from Saurav Ganguly in 2005. Dravid finished with a decent win percentage of 56 before meeting a disastrous end in the form of the 2007 ICC World Cup debacle. He captained India in 79 matches, of which the team won 42.

MS Dhoni then led India through one of their greatest phases, as under him, India won one ICC World Cup and one Champions Trophy. He captained India in a record 200 ODIs, the highest by anyone to date. Of those, India managed to win 110 matches, with a win percentage of 59.52 under Dhoni's captaincy.

Kohli-Rohit era

Two of the greatest captains of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, have put up exceptional shows as skippers of the Indian team. Although unable to win an ICC Trophy, Virat Kohli boasts of the highest win percentage among Indian ODI captains with more than 50 matches under their belt. Captaining India in 95 matches, Kohli has a win tally of 65, thus making for an effective win percentage of 70.43.

Rohit Sharma first captained India in Kohli's absence in the year 2017 and managed to win 42 out of the total 56 ODIs that the team has played in his captaincy. Rohit Sharma failed to lift the coveted World Cup for the third time in 2023.

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Every ODI captain of India and their records

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. Looking at the tournament record, both teams have played 21 matches against each other. Out of these, India have won 12 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.

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. Looking at the tournament record, both teams have played 21 matches against each other. Out of these, India have won 12 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, 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.

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

5. 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.

4. Jasprit Bumrah | 8 Wickets

Jasprit Bumrah has been one of India’s biggest match-winners across formats, and his performances against Pakistan have been crucial in some of the most high-pressure encounters. His best ODI spell came in the 2018 Asia Cup, where he picked 2/29 in a tight 10-over spell.

Overall Bumrah took 8 wickets for India against Pakistan in Asia Cup in 7 games. In the latest edition (2025), Bumrah is being used strategically in the powerplay overs, a new role for him in T20Is. Against Pakistan, he claimed 2 wickets, dismantling their top order.

3. Hardik Pandya | 10 Wickets

India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya has balanced his batting fireworks with key bowling contributions. His 10 wickets against Pakistan in only 8 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.

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

2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 10 Wickets

Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 10 wickets in 5 matches in Asia Cup for India against Pakistan. 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. 

1. Kuldeep Yadav | 12 Wickets

Indian spinners kuldeep Yadav is India's top wicket-taker against Pakistan in Asia Cup. He 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.

Currently the 30-year-old is the part of the India squad in the T20I Asia cup 2025, and he played a crucial role for India against Pakistan in both group stage and super four matches. Kuldeep also has been part of an Asia Cup match against Pakistan in the ODI format. Overall, he took a total of 12 wickets in 6 matches. Kuldeep possesses mystery in his bowling, and the Pakistan batters have always struggled to read his variations.

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.

After a rather comfortable six-wicket win over Pakistan in their first Super Four match, India will eye the final spot when they take on Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Bangladesh recently pulled off a major upset in the Super Fours by defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets, a nail-biting finish that went down to the last over. Overall, they have won three of their four matches in the tourney. Meanwhile, India have been a force to reckon with as they have thrived across all departments.

So, before the start of the match, let's have a look at the most runs in India vs Bangladesh T20Is.

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Most runs in India vs Bangladesh T20Is

1. Rohit Sharma | 477 Runs

Former Indian opener Rohit Sharma is the leading run-scorer against Bangladesh in T20 International cricket. Rohit played his first T20 International match in 2009 and last in 2024. Against Bangladesh, he scored 477 runs in 13 innings, averaging 36.69 and striking at 143.67. During this period, Rohit smashed five half-centuries, with a best score of 89.

Overall, Rohit owns 4,231 runs in 159 T20Is (SR: 140.89). Rohit retired from T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.

2. Shikhar Dhawan | 277 Runs

Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan is second on this list. Dhawan played his first T20I against Bangladesh in 2014. Against Bangladesh, Dhawan scored 277 runs in 10 innings of 10 matches. During this period, he averaged 27.70 and batted at a strike rate of 116.38. Dhawan also scored two half-centuries and his best score was 60. 

Overall, Dhawan boasts 1,759 runs in 68 matches (SR: 126.36). He owns 11 fifties. Dhawan last played a T20I against Bangladesh in 2019.

3. Mahmudullah | 248 Runs

Former Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah is third on this list. He played his first T20I against India in 2009. Against India, Mahmudullah scored 248 runs in 15 games. During this period, he averaged 20.66 and batted at a strike rate of 116.98.

In his T20I career so far, Mahmudullah has scored 2395 runs and taken 40 wickets. His best score stands at an unbeaten knock of 64 which came against West Indies in 2012.

4. Sabbir Rahman | 236 Runs

Bangladesh's Sabbir Rahman has scored 236 runs in six matches in two years from 2016-2018. He averages 47.20, striking at 134.85 vs India in T20Is. He boasts one fifty and has smashed 19 fours and nine sixes.

Overall, he has scored 977 runs in 48 T20Is with a high score of 80. Rahman owns four fifties while averaging 23.26. His strike rate reads 119.29.

5. Virat Kohli | 230 Runs

Indian star batter Virat Kohli played his first T20 International match against Bangladesh in 2014. Against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli scored 230 runs in six innings, remaining unbeaten three times. His average was 76.66 and his strike rate was 123.65. During this period, Kohli scored two half-centuries. His best score against Bangladesh was 64 not out.

Kohli, who retired from T20Is in 2024, overall boasts 4,188 runs in 125 matches averaging 48.69 and striking at 137.04. He owns one ton and 38 fifties with a high score of 122*.

Also Read: India vs Bangladesh Past Results in T20Is

6. Litton Das | 230 Runs

Litton Das is Bangladesh’s third-highest run-scorer against India in the shortest format. From 11 innings, he tallies 230 runs at an average of 20.90 and strike rate of 149.35. Having scored a half-century against the men in blue, Das needs 19 more runs to leave the now-retired Mahmudullah behind and become Bangladesh’s leading T20I run-scorer against their neighboring country.

Overall, Litton has scored 2556 runs in 114 T20Is with a high score of 83. He also owns 15 half-centuries while averaging 23.88. His strike rate reads 126.59.