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.
In Sri Lanka, Sirasa TV and TV-1 (both part of MTV Channel Pvt Ltd) hold the exclusive television broadcast rights for the Asia Cup 2025, including the India vs Pakistan match.
The much-awaited clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled for 14 September 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium, UAE. This Group A T20 encounter will see India, the defending champions, face Pakistan – a team looking to turn the tables.
With both sides having strong starts in the tournament, fans in Sri Lanka and across Asia are gearing up for another chapter in one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries.
In Sri Lanka, Sirasa TV and TV-1 (both part of MTV Channel Pvt Ltd) hold the exclusive television broadcast rights for the Asia Cup 2025, including the India vs Pakistan match.
These channels provide free-to-air access, meaning many viewers won’t need a pay TV subscription to catch the live action.
For online viewing, Sri Lanka’s Dialog ViU app offers live streaming of the tournament, including the India vs Pakistan match.
The app also provides information in its interface (schedule, channels) that confirms availability for sports content, including the Asia Cup via Dialog's platforms.
Dialog ViU serves as the primary OTT platform in Sri Lanka for Asia Cup 2025 coverage.
While Sirasa TV/TV-1 is are TV broadcaster, Dialog ViU allows streaming via mobile, tablet, desktop, etc. Details like catch-ups, live stream quality, etc, may depend on internet speeds and whether the user has the platform subscription or a relevant package from Dialog.
India and Pakistan have played 13 T20I matches before this meeting, with India winning 10 and Pakistan winning 3.
In the Asia Cup T20I context, these two have met thrice: India won two matches (2016, 2022), Pakistan one.
Recent form suggests India has had stronger performances with both bat and ball, giving them a psychological advantage, though in rivalry matches, form often gives way to pressure, momentum, and moments.
Shubman Gill; Abhishek Sharma; Tilak Varma; Suryakumar Yadav (c); Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper); Shivam Dube; Hardik Pandya; Axar Patel; Kuldeep Yadav; Jasprit Bumrah; Varun Chakaravarthy.
Saim Ayub; Sahibzada Farhan; Mohammad Haris (wk); Fakhar Zaman; Salman Ali Agha (c); Hasan Nawaz; Mohammad Nawaz; Faheem Ashraf; Shaheen Shah Afridi; Sufiyan Muqeem; Abrar Ahmed.
Given India’s strong recent T20I record over Pakistan, a deeper batting line-up and reliable death bowling, India enter as favourites. Pakistan, however, is dangerous when they get a strong start, and their pace attack could exploit any early vulnerabilities.
If India’s top order clicks and spinners control the middle overs, they are likely to dominate. Prediction: India to win, but expect a close match with Pakistan pushing hard.
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.