WHO: India vs Pakistan
Contents: T20 Asian Cup Super Four
When: Sunday, September 21st, 14:30 GMT
Location: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
How to Follow: Before the live text commentary stream, do all your builds from 09:30 GMT to Al Jazeera Sport.
The second time India and Pakistan meet at cricket field in eight days at Dubai’s T20 Asian Cup 2025 will be the case of “going here again.”
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Sunday’s clash takes place at the Super Fors Stage, this time it’s higher as the winners take a step closer to the final and the losers move further away from the tournament’s decider.
India starts out as a favorite for several reasons. In particular, Pakistan’s seven wicket thrashings in the Group A match on September 14th.
In addition to his status as the ICC’s top-ranked men’s T20 team, Suryakumar Yadav’s side is the tournament’s defending champion and T20 champion.
For Pakistan, when Indian players leave the field without taking part in the customary post-match handshake, they appear to put aside not only an embarrassing defeat, but also events that arise after their intense losses, so more than one point appears on the line.
Here’s what you need to know about the match:
What happened in the last India vs Pakistan match?
India pushed authority into the match with the first ball as Pakistani opener Saim Ayub Ayub filed a lawsuit against Hardik Pandya bowling and wicketkeeper Mohamad Harris after Indian star bowler Jasprit Bamra attacked.
Shaheen Shah Afridi and leg spin bowler Sufiyan Mukim hit four fours and two sixes, with Pakistan 19th place and past the 100 run mark and finished with 128.
The target was by no means enough for the power-packed Indian batting lineup, so opener Abhishek Sharma snatched the match from Pakistan in a belligerent inning of 31 runs from 13 balls.
Yadav followed the suit with 47 runs from 37 balls as India won the second match of the tournament.
India left with two points and left without shaking hands with the Pakistani team.
What happened after the match?
Yadav left the field with his batting partner, Shivam Duve, without coming close to the Pakistani captain and team due to a traditional post-match handshake.
Pakistani players jumped down in groups and waited for the Indian team and support staff to come out and shake hands.
But the Indian condition was simply to step into the dressing room and shake hands with each other before closing the door as the waiting Pakistani players were watching.
Why didn’t the Indian players shake hands with the Pakistani team?
“Something in life lies in the spirit of a sportsman,” Indian Captain Yadav said when asked to clarify the actions of his team.
“We stand with all the victims and families of the Pahargam terrorist attacks and dedicate this victory to the brave army who took part in Operation Sindoah.”
Yadav had mentioned multiple missile attacks by Indian forces at six locations within Pakistan.
How did Pakistan respond?
Pakistani manager Akram Cheema has filed a protest against the actions of the Indian cricket team with ICC certified match referee Pycroft.
Additionally, Pakistani captain Aga did not speak in a post-match chat with the captain’s host broadcaster, with a sign of protest.
Three days later, Pakistani officials deliberated on leaving the tournament as a sign of protest, delaying the start of the match against the UAE.
Why is India “hosting” the Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates?
India is set to host the tournament according to hosting rights schedule, and while the Indian Cricket Management Committee (BCCI) remains the official host of the tournament, it is being held in the UAE due to the recent Indian-Pakistan conflict.
Why doesn’t India play the bilateral cricket series against Pakistan?
The Indian government has banned athletes and teams from competing with Pakistani counterparts in bilateral tournaments in all sports. Indian athletes are also forbidden from travelling to Pakistan and are forced to host all Indian-Pakistani encounters at neutral venues in multinational sports tournaments.
Before ICC Champions Trophy 2025, both countries had agreed to host each other in neutral venues during the ICC event.
What is the weather forecast for India vs Pakistan in Dubai?
The Sunday weather forecast is hot and humid, with a partial cloud cover of 41 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit).
As the match begins immediately after sunset, it cools slightly in the evening and the temperature drops to 31C (88F).
How many times did Pakistan win the Asian Cup?
Pakistan lifted the trophy twice in 2000 and 2012, and qualified for the last five times.
India is a seven-time Asian Cup champion and has made 11 appearances in the finals.
How many times has India beat Pakistan in the Asian Cup?
In 20 clashes at the Asian Cup, India defeated Pakistan 11 times and lost to its neighbors six times. Three matches, including a 2023 group stage match, have been abandoned due to bad weather.
When was Pakistan last defeated India?
Pakistan’s final Asian Cup victory in India took place in the UAE’s 2022 edition. Mohammad Rizwan scored the top score on 71 runs in Super Four Crash, but it was Mohammad Nawaz’s 20-ball 41 that got Pakistan into the run-chase line.
India vs Pakistan: From head to head of T20IS
From the beginning of the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup, the country has met at 14 T20s. India won 11 times, including their first match in 2007.
Two of Pakistan’s three victories came in Dubai.
Players to watch: India
Abhishek Sharma: The fact that a young top-order batter was able to carve the spot in the highly competitive T20 Indian batting lineup is enough to mark Sharma as something to see in the Asian Cup. The 24-year-old boasts the highest career strike rate of 198 out of all T20 batters, backing it up in the second and half-century formats. Varun Chakaravarthy: The 34-year-old leg spin bowler’s second advance to the Indian side earned him a great reward as he scored 35 wickets in a 20 T20i match.
Watching Player: Pakistan
Hasan Nawaz: Pakistan is often criticized for not being able to match modern T20 batting strike rates, but in Nawaz they seem to have found a solution to this problem. The strike rate for 23 years old is 174, with a strike rate for those in their 250s in their 150s in their 16 games. Sufiyan Muqeem: The left-arm wrist spinner has been a mainstay in the limited cricket bowling lineup, having won 27 wickets in the 19 T20IS since his debut two years ago.
Form Guide: India
India is undefeated in the Asian Cup and has not lost the T20 Series since winning the World Cup in June 2024.
The last 5 results (latest first): wwww
Form Guide: Pakistan
The Pakistani form of the T20 has recently been mixed, but they head towards a marquee clash with the series victory in the bag.
The final 5 results (latest first): WLWWL
Team News: India
After leaving several star bowlers in the match against Oman, the owner is expected to return to the same team that defeated Pakistan in the group stage.
The predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav.
Squad: Suryakumalyadav (Captain), Shubmangir, Hardikpandia, Ashdeepshin, Abhisheksharma, Thirakbaruma, Shivamduve, Aksar Patel, Ziteshsharma (Wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bamra, Balun Chakrabalsi (Wicketkeeper).
Team News: Pakistan
Despite the losses on Sunday, Pakistan is expected to win the same XI, and this time they hope the results will go.
Prediction XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (Wicketkeeper), Salman Agha (Captain), Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqem.
Squad: Salman Aga (captain), Abral Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fahar Zaman, Harris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussein Tarat, Kushdir Shah, Mohammad Harris (Wicketer), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, The Sahizada Fahan Shave Afridi, Sufian Mukim.
Where can I buy India vs Pakistan tickets?
A selection of seats ranging from $95 to $95 in the standard stands and up to $8,767 in the four-person hospitality box will continue to be available on the tournament’s official ticket website, Platinumlist, and the stadium ticket office.
