India vs Pakistan Playing XIs, Asia Cup 2025

India vs Pakistan Playing 11s: In the Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan, Pakistani captain Salman Agha won the toss and decided to bat first. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, went into the match with an unchanged side. After the toss, Suryakumar Yadav said that India also wanted to bowl first. He added that the team is looking forward to the challenge of chasing and is confident in their plan.

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the event, with enhanced security measures in place due to increased vigilance by special forces and stringent fan regulations, such as hefty penalties for disruptive behavior. The match will be shown live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV and FanCode. In the following, the pitch will be in the favor of the chasing team, as the weather is humid, the pitch will also be in the favor of spinners.

India vs Pakistan Playing XIs for Asia Cup 2025

Both teams started their Asia Cup campaigns with wins, and this will be their first meeting since February 2025, though they could meet as many as five times this year if tournament progress allows. India leads Pakistan 10–3 in T20Is, with Virat Kohli scoring the most runs (492) and Hardik Pandya leading in wickets (13). India’s squad is captained by Suryakumar Yadav, while Pakistan is led by Salman Ali Agha, and both sides bring depth in batting and bowling. 

For India, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma are likely to open the innings, while Tilak Varma and captain Suryakumar Yadav will handle the middle order. Sanju Samson will take the role of wicketkeeper, and all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube will give balance with both bat and ball. Axar Patel adds support down the order, while Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav lead the spin attack. Jasprit Bumrah will guide the fast bowling.

Pakistan’s team could start with Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan as openers, with wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris and Fakhar Zaman strengthening the top order. Captain Salman Agha will steady the middle, along with young batter Hasan Nawaz. Mohammad Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf give options in both batting and bowling. The bowling attack will contain experienced players like by Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem and Abrar Ahmed.

Here’s the Playing XI of India vs Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2025:

Playing XI of India: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.

Playing XI of Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.

FAQs

Q. Who has more wins, IND vs PAK?
A. In T20Is, India leads with 9 wins against Pakistan’s 3 wins. Their last meeting was at the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York, where India won by six runs.

Q. Where is the Asia Cup 2025?
A. The Asia Cup 2025 is being played in the United Arab Emirates, with the India vs Pakistan match scheduled at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Q. Is IND vs PAK free on SonyLIV?
A. The SonyLIV app is free to download, but you need an active subscription to watch the match live.

FAQs

Q. Who has more wins, IND vs PAK?
A. In T20Is, India leads with 9 wins against Pakistan’s 3 wins. Their last meeting was at the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York, where India won by six runs.

Q. Where is the Asia Cup 2025?
A. The Asia Cup 2025 is being played in the United Arab Emirates, with the India vs Pakistan match scheduled at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Q. Is IND vs PAK free on SonyLIV?
A. The SonyLIV app is free to download, but you need an active subscription to watch the match live.

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