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Toss Winner - Pakistan won the toss and choose to bat first
India won by 7 wickets
India have had the upper hand over Pakistan in T20Is recently, winning three of their last five encounters.
Back India as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Asia Cup, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 35.3°C|Sunny |
The marquee matchup of the Asia Cup 2025 is all set for this Sunday evening as India take on Pakistan in a high-stakes encounter. Both sides enter the game on the back of victories in their last outings, eager to extend their winning runs and secure a spot in the Super 4. India, fresh from their world title triumph, have held the upper hand in recent meetings against Pakistan, and their confidence will be sky-high. However, Pakistan’s unpredictability and ability to rise on big occasions mean they can never be discounted.
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India showed no hesitation in their first outing. The reigning champions brushed aside the UAE, chasing down just 58 in only 4.3 overs. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy spun a web around the inexperienced batting lineup, and once Abhishek and Gill got going, the chase ended almost instantly.
Pakistan, however, bring a tougher assignment, as their attack is well suited to troubling India’s top order here. Abhishek Sharma will again be tasked with a brisk start in the powerplay, and even a quick 20 or 30 from him could tilt the early momentum. Shubman Gill will play the steady hand, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are set to push hard in the middle overs. Gill and Suryakumar look the best bets for meaningful knocks of over 30+ this time.
India’s depth is another strength, with Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel all more than capable of adding those valuable 20–30 runs if they get time in the middle.
The bowling unit, though, is where India look strongest. Kuldeep, Axar, and Varun should get plenty of purchase on this surface, and their spells could swing the contest. Alongside them, Jasprit Bumrah remains the standout quick in world cricket, while Hardik and Dube add extra options with their cutters.
Abhishek Sharma Total Runs Over 24.5 1.85
In his last match, Abhishek Sharma played a quick-fire knock of 30 runs, smashing three sixes and two fours. Since his T20I debut, he has been in good form for India, scoring 565 runs in 18 matches with an average of 33.23. Expect another quick-fire knock from Abhishek against Pakistan's fiery pace attack; we predict he will score over 24 runs.
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Tilak Varma, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson
Pakistan built on their UAE tri-series win in style, brushing aside Oman to secure second position in the Group A table.
At the top, Saim Ayub has looked assured in recent outings and will be counted on again to provide a bright start. Fakhar Zaman’s unbeaten 77 from 44 balls against UAE in the tri-series was a reminder of the damage he can cause once he gets into rhythm, and his influence could shape this game.
Salman Agha and Hasan Nawaz give stability to the order, and one of them will be expected to chip in with a 30-plus contribution.
The middle order looks dangerous, with Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Nawaz both capable of pushing the scoring rate higher during the later overs.
Their bowling has also stood out. Mohammad Nawaz has been exceptional and, along with Abrar Ahmed, will aim to pin down India’s batting unit after the powerplay. Beyond them, the likes of Salman Agha, Saim Ayub, and Khushdil Shah offer more spin options that can trouble opponents on this surface.
With the new ball and in the death overs, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi are the leading pace threats tasked with striking at important moments.
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf/Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz , Saim Ayub, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Sahibzada Farhan, Abrar Ahmad, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem
Dubai International Cricket Stadium's surface balances the contest between batters and bowlers effectively. Early in the innings, seamers get enough help to trouble the batters, but once settled, batters can score freely. Spinners who maintain accuracy through the middle overs can put the brakes on scoring. Dew in the latter half of the game eases batting conditions, allowing the chasing side to play with more freedom and confidence.
The Dubai weather will be sweltering and humid, but with clear skies guaranteed, there will be no interruptions to the match.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The average score batting first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is 145. From the matches at this venue we have seen in this Asia Cup so far, we reckon a score of 170-180 will put enough pressure on the chasing side.
Total Match Score Over 329.5 1.75
Coming off a win in their last match, both India and Pakistan had low-scoring games against Associate nations. Expect a tough fight and a moderately high-scoring game between these two teams. A score of around 180 while batting first could be a winning score. Given the current batting form of both teams, we predict the total match score will be over 329 runs.
India to win the coin toss 1.90
We back India to win the coin toss in the 6th match of Asia Cup 2025 against archrivals Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium tends to favor the chasing side. So, it’s almost certain that the toss-winning captain will choose to bowl first here.
The rivalry between India and Pakistan always delivers drama, and this match will be no exception. India come into this contest with strong recent form and a psychological edge from past victories over Pakistan. However, T20 cricket is unpredictable, and a few overs of dominance can swing the game either way. Pakistan have been impressive lately and are well-acclimatized to these conditions, while their spin attack could trouble the Indian batters. That said, India’s stronger batting order and more potent bowling options tilt the balance in their favor, making them 55-45 favorites for this high-pressure game.
Back India as the winners of this match.
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