3 reasons India could defeat Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025

Published - 13 Sept 2025, 20:39 IST | Updated - 13 Sept 2025, 20:58 IST

The 17th edition of the Asia Cup started on September 9. Eight teams are competing in the tournament; with arch-rivals India and Pakistan pitted in the same group. The two neighbouring nations are set to meet in a Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 14.

Both teams are coming into this encounter on the back of wins. India defeated UAE by nine wickets on September 10, while Pakistan got the better of Oman by 93 runs on September 12. Both the games were played in Dubai.

India, the current T20 World Cup champions, were termed as the favourites leading up to the tournament. The Asian giants have a phenomenal record against Pakistan in Asia Cups. However, both teams will start from a fresh slate on Sunday, as past records would not count for much.

Enough said, here's a look at what are the three reasons why India could come out on top on Sunday against the Men in Green:

India won the T20 World Cup in June 2024. Head coach Rahul Dravid's tenure ended after this tournament and he was subsequently replaced by Gautam Gambhir. Suryakumar Yadav was appointed captain of the T20I team, and he has worked hand in hand with Gambhir to produce brilliant results.

India have won 16 of their last 20 T20Is since the 2024 T20 World Cup. Shubman Gill, who is the current vice-captain, led in the series against Zimbabwe after the World Cup. Since then, the Suryakumar-Gambhir combination has produced stunning results for the Men in Blue in the shortest format of the game. India will enter the game against Pakistan on a wave of momentum.