India and Pakistan will play the big Asia Cup 2025 match on September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It is not just a cricket match but also a mix of sporting and political tension. Both teams built confidence by winning their opening matches before this clash. India made a great start by defeating the UAE by nine wickets. Pakistan, on the other hand, defeated Oman by 93 runs.
However, this time, events outside the field have also affected the match. After the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people, Indian fans and political leaders demanded a boycott of the match. Meanwhile, after Operation Sindoor, the Indian government and BCCI made it clear that India must play in the ACC tournament. The players ignored the external noise and focused only on the game. Now all eyes are on Dubai, where this historic clash will decide which team performs better under pressure.
Dubai statistics in IND vs PAK T20Is at night:
India and Pakistan have played three T20I night matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and the chasing team won all of them. The average first innings score is 165, while the second innings average is 160, showing that the chasing team enjoys a slight advantage. In 2021, Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets on the same ground, a result still widely discussed.
The statistics show that spinners kept an economy rate of 7.03, while fast bowlers managed 8.36. This means that the batsmen struggled more against slow bowling. The figures show that spinners averaged 23.33 in the first innings and 17.20 in the second. Fast bowlers averaged 23.15 in the first innings and 16.63 in the second. This clearly shows that dew affects bowling at night and gives the chasing team extra help.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 3 |
| Batting First Average Score | 165 |
| Batting Second Average Score | 160 |
| Par Score at Dubai (Night T20Is) | ~160 |
| Matches won by chasing teams | 3 (100%) |
| Spinners Bowling Average | 7.03 (Economy Rate) |
| Pacers Bowling Average | 8.36 (Economy Rate) |
| Bowler Type | First Innings Average | Second Innings Average |
|---|---|---|
| Spinners | 23.33 | 17.20 |
| Pacers | 23.15 | 16.63 |
The chasing team won all three matches, making the toss even more important. In the beginning, fast bowlers get help from the pitch, but as the match progresses, the ball slows down and the role of spinners increases. This time both captains will want to win the toss and bowl to take advantage of the previous statistics.
