Contest History: Asia Cup Clash Between India and Pakistan – Statistical Review in Continental Tournament
The cricket world is abuzz with anticipation as India and Pakistan prepare to lock horns in the Asia Cup 2025. The much-awaited encounter is scheduled for September 14, 2025, in Dubai, marking the resumption of their intense rivalry in this prestigious tournament [1][2][4][5].
In the past, the India-Pakistan matchups in the Asia Cup have been a spectacle, with both teams displaying their cricket prowess. While precise match records within the Asia Cup context are not readily available, it is widely acknowledged that India has generally held a strong record against Pakistan in this tournament, particularly in limited-overs formats [6].
One of the most memorable moments came in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten century, helping India chase down 242 to win by six wickets against Pakistan. Kuldeep Yadav also shone, picking up a fifer, leading India to a massive 228-run victory [3].
Their most recent encounter in the 2023 Asia Cup was equally impressive, with KL Rahul and Virat Kohli scoring unbeaten centuries as India posted a formidable 356/2 [7].
The current head-to-head record in all competitions shows India leading with 17 wins, Pakistan with 6 wins, and 3 no-results [8]. Since the 2010 Asia Cup, India has dominated Pakistan, winning 7 and losing only 2 [9].
In the Asia Cup, India has won 10 matches against Pakistan, with 3 no-results [10]. Pakistan, however, has managed to secure 6 victories against their arch-rivals in the same tournament [11].
This year's Asia Cup promises to be another thrilling chapter in the India-Pakistan saga. The tournament, played in the T20I format in the UAE from September 9 to 28, features 8 teams split into two groups, with a Super Four stage following group play [5]. If both teams manage to qualify, they could potentially meet up to three times, with the Super Four stage and the final providing additional opportunities for a clash [4].
The outcome of the India-Pakistan encounter in the Asia Cup 2025 remains uncertain, but one thing is for sure - the match will be a highly anticipated spectacle, bringing together two of the most passionate cricket nations for a gripping contest.
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Engaging in a vast array of sports, both Indians and Pakistanis eagerly look forward to the Asia Cup football tournament as well, where they have also shown impressive performances. In previous Asia Cups, Indian soccer players have consistently showcased their skill, while Pakistan teams have made notable progress, though they have lagged slightly in the overall win-loss records.
