India defeated Pakistan for the second time in the Asia Cup 2025 as the Men in Blue registered a convincing victory by 6 wickets and 7 balls to spare.
With the Super Fours stage underway, the question that has now come to the spotlight: can India and Pakistan lock horns once again at the Asia Cup 2025?
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In this article, The Sporting News looks at all the scenarios that can lead to a potential third clash between the arch-rivals in the ongoing Asia Cup.
How can India and Pakistan meet for the third time at Asia Cup 2025?
For India and Pakistan to meet again in this edition, both teams will need to qualify for the 2025 Asia Cup Final. Both India and Pakistan made it to the Super 4s after finishing as the Top 2 teams in Group A. The top two teams after the Supers 4s will make it to the Finals
MORE: Asia Cup 2025 final: Qualification scenarios from Super 4 for IND, PAK, SL and BAN
Who are the teams at the Super 4s of the Asia Cup?
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
While Team India has been in great form and looks well in line to make it to the Finals of the continental event, Pakistan's road to glory will not be easy. The Men In Green have lost both their games against India while only registering wins against the associate nations: Oman and UAE.
Pakistan will now have to play and win against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in their upcoming Super 4s games. While for India, a win in their next game could potentially take them to the finals.
Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s Schedule and Results
| Match | Team | Date | Venue | Result |
| 13 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Sept 20 | Dubai | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets |
| 14 | India vs Pakistan | Sept 21 | Dubai | India won by 6 wickets |
| 15 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Sept 23 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 16 | India vs Bangladesh | Sept 24 | Dubai | |
| 17 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Sept 25 | Dubai | |
| 18 | India vs Sri Lanka | Sept 26 | Dubai | |
| 19 | FINALS (TBD vs TBD) | Sept 28 | Dubai |
Asia Cup Super 4s Points table
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
| 1 | India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.689 |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.121 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.121 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.689 |
Possible scenarios for an India vs Pakistan Final at the Asia Cup 2025:
- If India wins both their remaining games, they will make it to the final.
- If Pakistan wins both their remaining games and Bangladesh loses to India, Pakistan will qualify for the finals.
CHANCES OF IND VS PAK FINAL: 77%
India vs Pakistan head-to-head at the Asia Cup 2025
India and Pakistan have already faced each other twice during the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025. On both occasions, World champions Team India have come on top, dominating their neighbors with comfortable victories.
Asia Cup 2025 head-to-head:
- Played - 2
- India Won - 2
- Pakistan Won - 0
When will India play Pakistan next?
After India's Super 4s win on Sunday, India and Pakistan could face off once again in the tournament if both teams qualify for the Finals on September 28.
| Date | Venue | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| September 28** | Dubai | Asia Cup 2025 |
**Only if both teams qualify for the Final.