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)
Axar Patel makes an immediate impact, striking in his very first over to dismiss the dangerous Fakhar Zaman and halt Pakistan’s momentum just after the Powerplay. Bowling slower through the air at 85kph, Axar lands it on a good length outside off. The ball grips and bounces sharply, catching Salman off guard as he attempts a sweep. A thick top-edge flies to the square leg boundary, where Abhishek Sharma completes a safe catch.
PAK: 45/3 (8)
India remain firmly in control at the halfway mark, applying pressure with tight lines and timely wickets.
PAK: 49/4 (10)
Kuldeep gets two in a row, Pakistan in deep trouble as they are already six down under 100.
PAK: 72/6 (14)
A flighted delivery outside off-stump from Varun Chakravarthy was powerfully hit by Shaheen Afridi for a six. Shaheen made some room and sent the ball flying over extra cover. That was his second six in just 6 balls, valuable runs for Pakistan at a crucial stage.
PAK: 96/7 (17.2)
Varun Chakravarthy finally got a well-deserved wicket on the 22nd ball of his spell. Faheem Ashraf tried a reverse-sweep on a fuller delivery but missed it completely. The ball hit him on the front pad and the umpire gave him out LBW. Ashraf reviewed the decision, but it was unsuccessful.
PAK: 97/8 (17.4)
Just two balls later, Jasprit Bumrah bowled a low full toss to Sufiyan Muqeem. The batter tried to scoop it over fine leg but missed it, and the ball hit the leg stump. Pakistan lost their ninth wicket with just one over and two balls left.
PAK: 111/9 (19)
With only one wicket in hand and one over remaining, Pakistan will be hoping to reach as close to 120 as possible.
PAK: 127/9 (20)
Kuldeep Yadav spun a web around Pakistan’s batting lineup, but a late cameo from Shaheen Afridi helped them reach a modest total of 127
IND: 22/1 (2)
Saim Ayub breaks through with a crucial wicket, dismissing Shubman Gill. After hitting back-to-back boundaries, Gill tries to play back but ends up getting stumped. Now, the pressure is on as skipper Suryakumar Yadav walks in to join Abhishek Sharma at the crease.
IND: 61/2 (6)
India put on 19 more runs than Pakistan managed in their entire innings. The batsmen have been sharp, placing the ball with precision and making the most of their chances. The pressure’s on Pakistan to respond and turn the game around.
