The continental tournament, Asia Cup 2025, is set for one of its biggest encounters when India and Pakistan will lock horns on September 14th at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS). The encounter would be different as two of India's most seasoned batters and former skippers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are not a part of this edition, whereas Pakistan also won't have its marquee pair, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Even without these veteran players, both sides retain enough match-winners who can provide thrill in the pressure game. Pakistan, which is known for being unpredictable, has some talented cricketers who can come to the fore and test India. Here are four Pakistani players who can give trouble to India in Asia Cup 2025. 4 Pakistan Players Who Could Trouble India in Asia Cup 2025 Shaheen Afridi Shaheen Afridi has earned a reputation as one of the most feared bowlers in international cricket, and his record against India makes him a force to be reckoned with. The left-arm seamer can swing the ball at speed and has taken some of India's best batters in the past. So far in T20Is, Shaheen has played 3 matches against India in which he has scalped 4 wickets at an average of 23.50 and an economy of 7.83. His best bowling figures against India is 3/31 which came in ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Afridi’s ability to pick early wickets is a major weapon, as seen when he dismissed India’s top order in the 2021 T20 World Cup clash. His record in ODIs against India is equally impressive, with 9 wickets in just 5 matches, making him a bowler India must prepare carefully for. Also Read | Watch: Haris Rauf Sends Bold Warning to India Ahead of Asia Cup 2025 Haris Rauf Haris Rauf is one such pacer who can trouble India with his raw pace and aggression. He has become a go-to bowler for Pakistan in T20Is, and his performances in high-pressure games have been instrumental. In T20Is vs India, Rauf has picked up 7 wickets at an average of 22.14 and economy of 8.15. His best bowling figures of 3/21 against India came in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 where the speedster helped his side restrict India at a below par score. Rauf's control and pace at the death are ominous. His recent outings have been consistent, and he may prove to be one of the key factors in the impending showdown. Fakhar Zaman Fakhar Zaman will never forget his match-winning century in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final against India. Although his T20I statistics against India are modest, his capability of playing in pressure games makes him a threat to the opponents. In 3 T20I innings against India, the southpaw has scored just 38 runs at a strike rate of 118.75. However, in 5 ODIs vs India, Fakhar has amassed 234 runs at an average of 46.80. With Pakistan's top-order batters such as Babar and Rizwan out of the Asia Cup squad, Fakhar is likely to open the batting or bat at three. His aggressive nature and exposure to high pressure matches make him worth watching. Also Read | Brad Haddin Stunned by Shreyas Iyer’s Omission from Asia Cup 2025 Saim Ayub Saim Ayub is one of Pakistan's most promising young talents. The 22-year-old left-handed opener is an aggressive batter with a penchant for stroke play. Though yet to play against India, his T20I performances have earned him a tag of a player to watch. In 34 T20I innings so far, Saim has scored 705 runs, with the highest being 98*. Ayub's skill to strike attacking shots right from the beginning makes him a game-changer. This is his first big stage encounter against India, and people cannot wait to see how he handles pressure. Conclusion Though India and Pakistan will both be missing their seasoned superstars, the Asia Cup 2025 battle on September 14th, and probably two more, is set for high drama and nail-biting competition. Pakistan's bowling artillery, spearheaded by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, and the experience of the southpaw Fakhar Zaman and the striking ability of Saim Ayub, makes them a true danger for India.