India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 encounter is finally here, and cricket fans around the world are getting ready for one of the most eagerly awaited matches of the year. The tit-for-tat war will be hosted in the UAE, with millions of viewers tuning in to witness this war of Asian dominance. Here's all you need to know about how to watch the match live, predicted line-ups, head-to-head statistics, and who could win.
Indian fans can watch live on the SonyLIV app and website. The Sony Sports Network has the tournament's exclusive rights, so every six, wicket, and turn of this pressure cooker match is live at their disposal.
Pakistani audience will watch the match live on Tapmad app and website. This will be the preferred platform for spectators wishing to see all the balls of their team's biggest match of the tournament.
In Bangladesh, the match will be streamed on Rabbithole and Tofee app/website, offering full match coverage.
Sri Lankan viewers can watch the match on SLRC's digital platforms, while Afghan viewers are most likely to receive coverage through the Ariana TV app and site.
As the host country, UAE will get complete coverage on CricLife MAX OTT. Abu Dhabi and Dubai fans can enjoy uninterrupted streaming and professional match analysis.
This international presence ensures no fan is deprived of this iconic cricket rivalry.
Last Match: India defeated Pakistan by 6 runs in New York (June 9, 2024).
India XI: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
Pakistan XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.
India go into this encounter as favorites with their comprehensive head-to-head advantage and deep middle order spearheaded by Suryakumar Yadav. Pakistan, though, will be depending upon their fast bowling talisman Shaheen Afridi to get early wickets. The match should prove a close encounter, but India's well-rounded XI puts them marginally ahead.
Disclaimer: The above winner prediction is based on current form, head-to-head statistics, and team combinations. Actual match results may vary as cricket is a game of uncertainties and on-the-day performances can change outcomes dramatically.
