India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 LIVE: Dressing Room Mood Ahead of High-Stakes Clash in Dubai

The stage is set for one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries—India vs Pakistan—as the two teams meet in a Group A clash of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, enter the contest with confidence after their commanding nine-wicket win over UAE in the opening match. Pakistan, captained by Salman Ali Agha, also come in high on momentum following a 93-run victory over Oman.

Dressing Room Atmosphere: Gambhir’s Message of Calm

• Amid boycott calls following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian squad has been focusing on keeping emotions aside.
• India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate revealed that head coach Gautam Gambhir has played a vital role in settling nerves:
• “Gauti’s message has been very professional—don’t worry about things beyond our control. Emotions are natural, but we have to put them aside and focus on the game,” Ten Doeschate said at the pre-match press conference.
• Reports also suggest that a few players felt unsettled by the political chatter, but Gambhir and the support staff addressed concerns directly, ensuring the team remained focused on cricket.

Team India “Raring to Go”

According to Ten Doeschate, nerves are there before an all-important clash; however, the Indian team does have the experience and the composure under pressure. Players are therefore said to be drawing energy from the occasion rather than being weighed down by it.

Global Anticipation

India versus Pakistan goes beyond the sport, drawing millions of viewers. As the players take the field in Dubai, emotions will run high as it will be determined whether India continues to win or Pakistan comes in and tries to dampen their spirits on this Super Sunday.

Keep watching for live score updates and key highlights from Dubai.