Thu Sep 11 14:20:00 UTC 2025: **India and Pakistan Set to Renew Cricket Rivalry at T20 Asia Cup in Dubai**

Dubai, UAE – The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the T20 Asia Cup 2025 is set to ignite the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Group A fixture, starting at 6:30 pm local time (14:30 GMT), promises a thrilling encounter between two of cricket’s fiercest rivals.

India, the defending champions, are coming off a dominant nine-wicket victory against the UAE in their opening match. Pakistan enters the tournament fresh off a tri-nation T20 series win against Afghanistan and the UAE.

While India is officially the host of the tournament, the matches are being held in the UAE due to ongoing political tensions between the two nations. This has led to a ban on bilateral sporting events, forcing India-Pakistan encounters to take place at neutral venues.

The weather forecast predicts hot and humid conditions, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 41 degrees Celsius (105 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day, cooling down to 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit) in the evening.

Historically, India holds the upper hand in Asia Cup clashes, with 10 wins compared to Pakistan’s six in their 19 encounters. Their last meeting at the same venue saw India secure a six-wicket victory in the ICC Champions Trophy. However, Pakistan last defeated India in the 2022 Asia Cup.

Both teams have strong T20 records, with India winning 10 out of 13 matches since the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007. While Pakistan’s T20 form has been mixed, they enter the match with a series win.

India’s predicted XI includes stars like Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Jasprit Bumrah, and Shubman Gill, while Pakistan is expected to field a mix of youth and experience with Salman Agha (captain), Shaheen Shah Afridi and Fakhar Zaman.

Tickets for the match are still available on Platinumlist, with prices ranging from $135 for general admission to $4,550 for hospitality boxes.

Cricket fans worldwide can catch the live action on various digital streaming platforms and regional broadcasters. Al Jazeera Sport will also provide live commentary.

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