India kickstarted their Asia Cup 2025 campaign in dominant fashion, registering their biggest-ever T20I win by balls remaining after chasing down UAE’s modest target in just 4.3 overs. In contrast, Pakistan begun their campaign, with their opening clash against Oman, whom they beat by 93 runs.
They come into the tournament buoyed by a tri-series victory but face a stiff challenge in the absence of their senior batting pillars, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. While the current Pakistan squad is young, bold, and packed with potential, their real test begins on September 14, when they take on arch-rivals India. With India holding both the T20 World Cup and Asia Cup titles, the odds are firmly stacked against a Pakistan side undergoing transition.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 live updates: Toss
In the Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash, Pakistan skipper Salman Agha won the toss and chose to bat first against India. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed no changes to his lineup, and Pakistan have also stuck with the same XI.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 live updates: Playing XIs
India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pakistan (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris(w), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 live updates:
Hardik Pandya takes a wicket on the very first legal ball of the match. He bowled a short delivery outside off stump, and Saim Ayub hit it straight to Jasprit Bumrah at backward point.
PAK 1/1 (0.1)
Jasprit Bumrah strikes on just the second ball of his spell! He bowled a good-length delivery with a bit of extra bounce. Mohammad Haris tried to hit it across the line but mistimed it and sent it high in the air. Hardik Pandya ran in from long-leg and took an easy catch. Pakistan are in big trouble now.
PAK 6/2 (1.2)
After losing two quick wickets, Pakistan have regained composure with Fakhar Zaman and Farhan anchoring the innings confidently. The duo is building a solid partnership, eyeing a strong total.
PAK: 42/2 (6)
