Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the most high-voltage clash of the T20 Asia Cup 2025, India vs Pakistan. Scheduled for September 14, this match comes just days after the tournament kicks off on September 9. While India begins their campaign against the UAE on September 10, all eyes will be on the marquee clash between the two arch-rivals.
This year’s edition is the third time the Asia Cup is being played in the T20 format, after 2016 and 2022. India and Pakistan have already faced each other three times in the T20 Asia Cup, with India leading the head-to-head record 2-1.
Head-to-Head in T20 Asia Cup
- Total Matches Played: 3
- India Wins: 2
- Pakistan Wins: 1
Asia Cup 2022
The last T20 Asia Cup saw India and Pakistan face off twice. In the group stage, India edged out Pakistan with a 5-wicket win. However, Pakistan took their revenge in the Super 4 stage, also winning by 5 wickets. Eventually, Sri Lanka went on to lift the trophy after defeating Pakistan by 23 runs in the final.
Asia Cup 2016
The 2016 edition was the first time the Asia Cup was held in the T20 format. India and Pakistan met once, with India dominating the match and sealing a comfortable 5-wicket victory. India went on to beat Bangladesh in the final by 8 wickets to claim the title.
Asia Cup 2025: What’s Ahead?
The 2025 edition marks the third T20-format Asia Cup. India and Pakistan are set to clash on September 14 in the group stage. If both teams qualify from Group A, they could meet again in the Super 4 stage. And if both sides make it to the final, cricket fans might witness an unprecedented third India-Pakistan showdown in the same tournament.
With the head-to-head record narrowly in India’s favor (2-1), the upcoming matches promise high-intensity cricket, electrifying rivalries, and nail-biting finishes.
