The highly anticipated Super Four clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place today, September 21, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This will be the second time the two teams meet in the tournament, with India having won their previous encounter by seven wickets. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST.

Weather Forecast

The weather in Dubai is expected to be hot and humid during the match. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will be around 31 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain. The humidity level is expected to be around 53% in the evening. Players will need to be prepared for the intense heat.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known to favor bowlers, particularly spinners. The surface is likely to be dry. Fast bowlers may find it challenging, especially later in the innings. However, seamers can expect some movement and bounce with the new ball. Batsmen will need to be patient and build their innings, as stroke-making may not be easy early on. Once settled, scoring can become easier in the second half of the innings. A total of around 170 to 180 is expected to be competitive. Captains may prefer to bowl first, as defending a total in Dubai has often proven difficult. Dew could be a factor, potentially making it harder to grip the ball and favoring batsmen.

Team News and Probable Playing XIs

India defeated Pakistan in their previous match at the Asia Cup 2025. However, the Indian players did not shake hands with the Pakistani players after the match, causing controversy. India is expected to field a strong team, with Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy returning to the side after being rested in the previous game against Oman.

Here are the probable playing XIs for both teams:

• India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav.
• Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.

Key Players

For India, Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav have been in excellent form. Suryakumar Yadav's leadership will also be crucial. Pakistan will rely on Fakhar Zaman to score runs, while Shaheen Afridi will lead the bowling attack.