Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan (Super 4): Key player battles
**Asia Cup 2025, India vs Pakistan (Super 4): Key Player Battles**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 20, 2025 | 03:09 pm*
The Indian cricket team is set to face their archrivals Pakistan in Match 2 of the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 stage. The highly anticipated clash will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, starting at 8:00 pm IST.
Earlier in the tournament, India secured a comfortable 7-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Group A stage. With another crucial encounter on the horizon, we break down the key player battles to watch in this high-stakes Super 4 match.
### 1. Shaheen Afridi vs Shubman Gill
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi will be closely marking Indian batsman Shubman Gill, who has yet to find consistent form in this Asia Cup. In their previous meeting, Afridi bowled just one ball to Gill, conceding a single run.
Statistically, Shaheen has dismissed right-handed batsmen 89 times in T20 Internationals. Meanwhile, Gill holds an impressive average of 52.66 against left-arm pacers but has been out thrice to them. This battle between a lethal left-arm quick and a technically gifted right-hander promises to be crucial.
### 2. Jasprit Bumrah vs Saim Ayub
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will have his work cut out against Pakistan opener Saim Ayub. Ayub has struggled so far in the 2025 Asia Cup, recording three consecutive ducks.
Bumrah, who was rested in India’s match against Oman, is yet to bowl to Ayub in international cricket. Against Pakistan, Bumrah boasts 7 wickets from 5 matches at an impressive average of 14.85. Notably, Ayub got out for a first-ball duck in his only innings versus India, adding an interesting dimension to this duel.
### 3. Kuldeep Yadav vs Salman Agha
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been a standout performer with 8 wickets in three matches during the Asia Cup 2025, maintaining an outstanding average of 6 and an economy rate of 5.23.
Kuldeep is expected to target Pakistan captain Salman Agha, who has endured a tough tournament, scoring just 23 runs from three matches at an average of 7.66. Earlier in the tournament, Kuldeep’s 3/18 helped India restrict Pakistan, making this matchup another key contest to watch.
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As these on-field battles unfold, the India-Pakistan Super 4 clash promises intense cricket filled with strategic gameplay and thrilling moments. Fans can look forward to a gripping encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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