IND vs PAK: Surya has a golden chance; only 2 Indian captains have been able to do this feat

IND vs PAK: The Indian cricket team has made a great start in the T20 Asia Cup 2025. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, the team defeated UAE by 9 wickets in their first match and secured two crucial points. Now all eyes are on the high-voltage match to be held on September 14, where India will face arch-rivals Pakistan. Victory in this match will put Suryakumar Yadav in a special club.

Will become the third Indian captain with a win against Pakistan

So far, only two Indian captains have tasted victory in T20 International (T20I) cricket against Pakistan—Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. Under Dhoni's captaincy, India defeated Pakistan in 7 T20I matches, while Rohit Sharma did this feat thrice. If Suryakumar Yadav-led India defeats Pakistan on September 14, he will become the third Indian captain to join this special club.

However, this path will not be easy. Led by former captain Virat Kohli, India had to face a 10-wicket defeat in the only T20I match against Pakistan. In such a situation, this match is important for Surya not only in terms of the tournament but also an opportunity to further strengthen his captaincy legacy.

Suryakumar's excellent captaincy record

Suryakumar Yadav has taken the Indian team to new heights under his captaincy. Under his leadership, India has played 23 T20I matches so far, winning 18 of them. His win percentage has been impressive with only four losses and one tie. Surya's strategic understanding, the art of bowling changes and proficiency in taking DRS have established him as an efficient captain.

Indian team for Asia Cup 2025

India have selected a balanced and strong squad for the T20 Asia Cup 2025, which is a great mix of experience and youthful vigor. The team is as follows:

Captain: Suryakumar Yadav

Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill

Players: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah.

This squad includes batting depth, presence of all-rounders and world-class bowling attack. Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav along with all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel give India strength in every department.

Importance of India-Pakistan match

Cricket matches between India and Pakistan have always been full of excitement and passion. It is not just a game but a storm of emotions for the fans of both countries. For Suryakumar Yadav, this match will be the biggest test of his captaincy. If India wins this match, it will not only strengthen India's position in the tournament but will also give Surya a historic achievement.