The cricket world is abuzz as India and Pakistan are set to face off in the 2025 Asia Cup. Mark your calendars for September 14 when these two teams will clash in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This is always a big one and fans can’t wait to see who wins.
What’s cool is they might play each other up to three times in the Asia Cup which is happening in the UAE from September 9 to 28. That would be awesome for fans.
India has a great record in the Asia Cup. They have won it eight times and are the team to beat. They are the current champions having won the tournament in Sri Lanka in 2023 under Rohit Sharma.
Pakistan has won the Asia Cup twice, last in 2012 in Bangladesh. That year the matches were 50 over matches but this time the Asia Cup will be T20 which is a shorter and faster version of the game.
Both teams will use this Asia Cup to get ready for the T20 World Cup next year. It’s a good chance to practice and fine tune their strategies.
For this tournament India will have Suryakumar Yadav as their captain while Pakistan will be led by Salman Ali Agha. It’s a first for both of them to captain their country in a big tournament like the Asia Cup so they will be looking to make a good impression.
While India has an edge over Pakistan in World Cup matches, the Asia Cup matches have been more competitive. Let’s see how these two teams stack up against each other this time around. Let’s take a look at their head to head record in the Asia Cup and see what the past tells us about this classic cricket rivalry.
India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup Head-to-Head Record
1. Match Summary by Format
| Format | Total Matches Played | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| T20I | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Overall | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
2. Timeline of Encounters
| Format | First-Ever Encounter | Most-Recent Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| ODI | April 13, 1984 | September 10, 2023 |
| T20I | February 27, 2016 | September 4, 2022 |
| Overall | April 13, 1984 | September 10, 2023 |




