India and Pakistan have clashed 18 times in Asia Cup history, spanning both ODI and T20I formats since the tournament began in 1984. India have emerged victorious in 10 of these encounters, while Pakistan have won six, with two matches yielding no result. The first meeting saw India secure a 54-run win in 1984, marking the start of a long-running continental rivalry. Over the decades, encounters have oscillated between narrow victories and comprehensive thrashings. Pakistan’s largest Asia Cup win occurred in 1995, defeating India by 97 runs, whereas India’s most emphatic success came in 2023, routing Pakistan by 228 runs. Other notable outcomes include India’s six-wicket win in 2008 and successive wins in 2012 and 2016 T20Is. Pakistan, meanwhile, registered key wins in 2000, 2004, 2014, and most recently, a five-wicket T20I triumph in 2022. Both sides have skipped tournaments at times due to political or security concerns: India in 1986 and Pakistan in 1990–91. Despite these absences, the head-to-head tally has remained largely in India’s favour. India vs Pakistan head-to-head, Asia Cup Year Results Winner Margin 1984 India vs Pakistan India 54 runs 1988 India vs Pakistan India 4 wickets 1995 India vs Pakistan Pakistan 97 runs 1997 India vs Pakistan No Result - 2000 India vs Pakistan Pakistan 44 runs 2004 India vs Pakistan Pakistan 59 runs 2008 India vs Pakistan (2 matches) India / Pakistan 6 wickets / 8 wickets 2010 India vs Pakistan India 3 wickets 2012 India vs Pakistan India 6 wickets 2014 India vs Pakistan Pakistan 1 wicket 2016* India vs Pakistan India 5 wickets 2018 India vs Pakistan (2 matches) India 8 wickets / 9 wickets 2022* India vs Pakistan (2 matches) India / Pakistan 5 wickets / 5 wickets 2023 India vs Pakistan (2 matches) No Result / India - / 228 runs *T20Is Read also: Glenn Maxwell Targets Bigger Role with New-Ball Bowling Upcoming Clash in UAE Asia Cup 2025 This year’s Asia Cup, scheduled from September 9–28 in the UAE, will follow the T20I format and feature eight teams. India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman. Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. Even though India are the official hosts, matches against Pakistan will take place at neutral venues, continuing the arrangement between the BCCI and PCB. The rivalry consistently draws massive global attention, with every Indo-Pak encounter becoming a high-stakes spectacle. India’s 10-6 Asia Cup advantage adds context to the September clash, but past results suggest that the outcome remains unpredictable. Both teams bring history, skill, and strategic nuance to the field, ensuring that the match will be closely watched across continents.