The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan returns in the Asia Cup 2025 with its usual high stakes, electric atmosphere, and massive fan interest. Set for 14 September 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium in the UAE, this T20 showpiece match in Group A pits India, the defending champions, against Pakistan, who will be keen to upset the script.
In recent months, both sides have had promising starts in the tournament: India crushed the UAE in their opener, while Pakistan made a statement against Oman. The stage is set for another classic rivalry.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: Where to Watch Live on TV in Nepal?
For viewers in Nepal, the Sony Sports Network holds the rights to broadcast the Asia Cup tournament.
That suggests the India vs Pakistan match will be available on one of the Sony Sports channels. If you have a cable or satellite subscription that includes Sony Sports (or its affiliate channels), you should be able to catch it live.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: Where to Watch Online in Nepal?
Sony LIV is streaming the entire Asia Cup in many regions.
If Sony LIV is accessible in Nepal (via subscription or regional access), then that would likely be the primary online option.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: Where to Watch on OTT in Nepal?
While Sony LIV is the primary OTT platform associated with the Asia Cup 2025 globally, according to sources, there is no definitive confirmation yet of a Nepali OTT partner. Wisden lists “Sony Sports Network will broadcast the tournament in Nepal,” but for streaming (OTT), it does not name a Nepal-only OTT platform.
Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2025: T20I Head-to-Head
India and Pakistan have played 13 T20I matches against each other. India has won 10, while Pakistan has won 3.
In Asia Cup T20Is specifically, there have been three meetings so far. India won two of those (in 2016 and 2022), while Pakistan won once (in the 2022 Super Four stage).
In their most recent T20I before the Asia Cup 2025, India edged Pakistan by 6 runs in New York (June 2024).
IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025: Possible Playing XIs for Both Teams
India (probable XI):
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.
Pakistan (probable XI):
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: Winner Prediction
Given form, depth, and recent head-to-head, India enters this match as clear favourites. They have been dominant in recent T20Is, especially against Pakistan, showing consistency both with bat and ball. Pakistan, while dangerous and capable of upsets, will need to fire on all cylinders—particularly their batting top order and death bowling—to counter India’s strong lineup.
If India’s top order gives them a good start, they should be able to control the game. Prediction: India to win, though close margins are likely given the rivalry and pressure.
Disclaimer: The following winner forecast is based on recent form, past statistics, and team structure. Real outcomes can vary as cricket is unpredictable, with on-the-day efforts possibly altering results drastically.
