NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan share the most watched rivalry in world cricket, and the build-up to any encounter between the arch-rivals brings nothing less than festive vibes. With both teams set to lock horns in the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, the head-to-head numbers take center stage, offering fans insight into how they have fared against each other in the tournament's history.

ODI Rivalry in Asia Cup

India and Pakistan have pitted against each other 15 times in the Asia Cup's ODI format. With eight victories, India gained the upper hand while Pakistan emerged victorious on five occasions. The remaining two games produced no result.

T20I Meetings in Asia Cup

For the first time in 2016, the Asia Cup was organised in the T20I format, and the current edition is the third time the tournament is being played in the shortest format, with the second coming in 2022. India also hold the upper hand here with two wins out of three games, while one match went in Pakistan's favour.

Overall in Asia Cup

Combining ODIs and T20Is, India and Pakistan have met 18 times in the Asia Cup. India lead the tally with 10 wins, compared to Pakistan's 6, while 2 games ended in no result.

The Bigger Picture

However, when it comes to overall head-to-head in ODIs, Pakistan enjoy the advantage with 73 victories from 136 matches, while India have won 58 games. In T20Is, India are far ahead with a massive margin, winning 10 of 13 encounters.

As the two sides gear up for another chapter in Dubai, the numbers tell a story of India's consistent supremacy in the Asia Cup, particularly in recent years. But given the unpredictable nature of this rivalry, Pakistan will be eager to tilt the balance when the two sides lock horns under the lights.