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IND vs PAK Asia Cup Final statistical preview [Source: @kori_andy_maria/X.com]
From the 'war without guns' to the no-handshake saga, India vs Pakistan clashes have seen it all since their rich history of fiercest rivalry since 1952. However, what remains to be seen is the two teams facing off against each other in the Asia Cup Final for the first time in 41 years of the tournament's inception.
It is an event in itself, and the massive Final is set to be played on September 28 in Dubai International Cricket Stadium from 8:00 PM IST.
India
India has been a formidable team in the game with no defeats recorded yet. They have been unbeaten with their 6-match streak and will enter the finale at the top of their form, riding on Abhishek Sharma's glorious opening innings. While there have been occasional sizzlers from Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma as well, Abhishek has been the most consistent.
With the ball, Kuldeep Yadav has been the wrecker-in-chief with 13 wickets, as Bumrah follows with 5 wickets from 4 games. As the clash builds up, the top performers are set to fight it out against Pakistan.
Pakistan
Pakistan, on the other hand, had a mixed campaign, wherein, as a point of concern, both their losses from 6 matches came against India. With Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and Sahibzada Farhan in form and set to feature in the final, Pakistan might get some confidence ahead of the clash.
For Pakistan, Mohammad Haris and Fakhar Zaman will also be of assistance, as they have been the best with the bat after Farhan and are expected to rampage against India in the upcoming match.
IND vs PAK head-to-head overview
India and Pakistan have played 15 T20I matches against each other, and out of these matches, India has dominated with 11 wins while Pakistan has managed 3 wins. One match between them ended in a tie.
Since Asia Cup's inception, Pakistan and India have played 24 matches against each other, where India has won 12 of them and Pakistan managed 10 wins. Two matches ended in a no result.
Dubai International Stadium pitch report
The Dubai International Stadium pitch provides early swing with the new ball but gradually turns batting-friendly as the game progresses. After the last match against Sri Lanka, expect a high-scoring affair.
However, once the shine fades, pacers are more effective with slower balls and cutters. Spinners generally find success in the middle overs with extra grip available. Given the slow outfield, batters need to make the most of the powerplay and dominate in the death overs too.
India and Pakistan's probable Playing XIs
India
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Top run scorers in IND vs PAK T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Suryakumar Yadav: 111 Runs
Suryakumar Yadav has made 111 runs in 7 innings against Pakistan, striking at 118.08. While he has struggled for consistency, his best of 47* shows he can anchor when needed.
Abhishek Sharma: 105 Runs
Abhishek Sharma has been sensational at the top, scoring 105 runs in just 2 innings against Pakistan at a breathtaking strike rate of 201.92. His 74-run knock stands out as a match-winner.
Hardik Pandya: 98 Runs
Hardik Pandya has scored 98 runs in 7 innings against Pakistan, averaging 19.60 with a strike rate of 115.29. Known for his finishing skills, he has chipped in with two crucial 30+ scores.
Top wicket-takers in IND vs PAK T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Hardik Pandya: 15 Wickets
Hardik Pandya has picked up 15 wickets in 8 innings against Pakistan at an average of 14.60 and an economy rate of 7.96. His best figures of 3/8 underline his value as a game-changer with the ball.
Haris Rauf: 9 Wickets
Haris Rauf has troubled India on several occasions, taking 9 wickets in 6 innings at an average of 20.11 and an economy of 7.86. His best of 3/21 highlights his threat in crunch overs.
Arshdeep Singh: 7 Wickets
Arshdeep Singh has claimed 7 wickets in 4 innings against Pakistan, averaging 17.57 with an economy of 7.85. His best of 3/32 shows his knack for delivering breakthroughs with the new ball.
IND vs PAK key stats
India’s key records
- Hardik Pandya is a remarkable all-rounder against Pakistan, both with the bat and the ball. 15 wickets and 98 runs from the 8 innings he played against Pakistan. Bat Avg: 19.60; Bat SR: 115.29; ER: 7.96
- Suryakumar Yadav boasts 252 runs and averages 31.5 at Dubai from his 13 T20I matches.
- Shubman Gill averages 27.5 at Dubai from just 5 T20I innings at a strike rate of 166.7.
- Jasprit Bumrah in Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20Is: Matches - 8; Wickets - 11; ER - 6.07; SR - 16.2
- Kuldeep Yadav in Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20Is: Matches - 5; Wickets - 12; ER - 5.78; SR - 9.1
- Hardik Pandya vs Haris Rauf: Balls - 25; Dismissals - 2; Runs scored - 32
- Abhishek Sharma vs Abrar Ahmed: Balls - 12; Dismissals - 0; Runs scored - 32
- Abhishek Sharma vs Shaheen Afridi: Balls - 14; Dismissals - 0; Runs scored - 31
Pakistan’s key records
- Fakhar Zaman averages 23.9 in Dubai from 14 T20I games, where he scored 287 with two 50s to his name.
- Sahibzada Farhan averages 29.2 in Dubai from his 6 T20I games, where he boasts a strike rate of 101.7 and also has one fifty to his name.
- Fakhar Zaman has a strike rate of 125.0 against India in T20I games.
- Shaheen Afridi in Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20Is: Matches - 10; Wickets - 16; ER - 7.03; SR - 13.8
- Haris Rauf in Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20Is: Matches - 10; Wickets - 15; ER - 7.99; SR - 14.7
- Mohammad Nawaz in Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20Is: Matches - 10; Wickets - 8; ER - 6.46; SR - 23.0
- Haris Rauf vs Suryakumar Yadav: Balls - 10; Dismissals - 3; Runs scored - 11
- Fakhar Zaman vs Jasprit Bumrah: Balls - 9; Dismissals - 0; Runs scored - 12
Records that can be broken in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Final clash
- Abhishek Sharma is 126 runs away from becoming the highest run-scorer in Men's T20 Asia Cup.
- Haris Rauf is just one wicket away from becoming the highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup while overtaking Wanindu Hasaranga.
- Hardik Pandya is just 3 wickets away from becoming the highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup.
- Suryakumar Yadav needs 2 sixes to complete his 150 sixes in T20I games.
- Sanju Samson needs 31 runs to complete 1000 T20I runs.
- Hardik Pandya is 2 wickets away from completing his 100th T20I wicket.
- Faheem Ashram is 1 wicket away from completing his 50th T20I wicket.
