India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl first as the biggest rivalry in world cricket returned tonight as India and Pakistan faced off in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage at the Dubai International Stadium.
At the start of play, Pakistan opened with Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan, while India handed the new ball to their spinners early on. The pitch is expected to assist spin as the game progresses, making India’s decision to chase look tactical.
PAK 171/5 (20)
IND 174/4 (18.5)
India won by 6 wkts
Highlights video
Indian spinner dropped two easy catches within 5 overs as Pakistan’s score was 42/1 in five overs.
The Pakistani batters body language is much positive and better in this match and looks like they are going to post a good total for the Indians to chase. Interesting match overall to watch.
Rivalry Context
This is the second meeting between the two sides in this tournament. India had beaten Pakistan earlier in the group stage by seven wickets, a match that also sparked controversy when Indian players skipped the post-match handshake.
Ind vs pak tv channels and streaming info
Fans in India can watch the high‑voltage clash live on Sony Sports Network and stream it on SonyLIV website, while viewers in Pakistan can tune into PTV Sports and Ten Sports or follow the action online via Tamasha website and app.
The match began at 8:00 PM IST (7:30 PM PKT) in Dubai, with India winning the toss and opting to bowl first
Probable Playing XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Wickets ka 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐊 swaagat, yet again 🤩
Hardik Pandya nicks one off Fakhar Zaman 🔥
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What’s at Stake
Both teams are fighting for a spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final. India entered the Super 4 with strong momentum, while Pakistan are desperate to bounce back after inconsistent performances.
The highlights videos will be available here after the match is over.
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