Varun Chakravarthy, India’s mystery spinner, has been a key player in India’s T20 matches. Known for his tight economy and clever variations, Varun has faced Pakistan in high-pressure encounters, especially in Dubai — a ground famous for India vs Pakistan thrillers. Let’s take a detailed look at his stats, records, and impact against Pakistan, along with his Dubai International Cricket Stadium performances and what they mean for upcoming India–Pakistan clashes.
Varun Chakravarthy vs Pakistan – T20I Stats
Varun Chakravarthy first played against Pakistan in the 2021 T20 World Cup at Dubai. He went wicketless but bowled with control. In the Asia Cup 2025, he featured in two big matches — on 14 Sept he picked up 1/24, dismissing Faheem Ashraf, and on 21 Sept he again bowled tightly with 0/25. While wickets are few, his economy has been strong in pressure games.
| Match Date | Format | Venue | Overs | Wickets | Runs Conceded | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2021 | T20I | Dubai International Stadium | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 8.25 |
| 14 Sep 2025 | T20I | Dubai International Stadium | 4.0 | 1 | 24 | 6.00 |
| 21 Sep 2025 | T20I | Dubai International Stadium | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 6.25 |
Overall vs Pakistan (T20Is): 3 matches | 12 overs | 1 wicket | Economy 6.83
Insight: Even with limited wickets, his ability to restrict Pakistan’s middle order at under 7 runs per over has been crucial in India’s wins.
ODI Record vs Pakistan
Varun Chakravarthy has not yet played an ODI match against Pakistan. However, given his growing impact in T20Is, an ODI debut in this rivalry could be a major boost for India in future series or Asia Cups.
Read more: – Asia Cup 2025 India Squad & Match Schedule
Varun Chakravarthy at Dubai International Stadium Records
Dubai has been the main stage for most of Varun’s international spells. In the 2021 T20 World Cup and Asia Cup 2025, he has produced disciplined bowling and shown adaptability on slow pitches.
| Opponent | Date | Format | Overs | Wickets | Runs | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 24 Oct 2021 | T20I | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 8.25 |
| New Zealand | 31 Oct 2021 | T20I | 4.0 | 0 | 23 | 7.00 |
| Scotland | 05 Nov 2021 | T20I | 3.0 | 0 | 15 | 5.00 |
| UAE | 10 Sep 2025 | T20I | 2.0 | 1 | 4 | 2.00 |
| Pakistan | 14 Sep 2025 | T20I | 4.0 | 1 | 24 | 6.00 |
| Pakistan | 21 Sep 2025 | T20I | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 6.25 |
| Bangladesh | 24 Sep 2025 | T20I | 4.0 | 2 | 29 | 7.25 |
| Sri Lanka | 26 Sep 2025 | T20I | 4.0 | 1 | 31 | 7.75 |
Highlights:
- Best spell at Dubai came vs UAE in Asia Cup 2025 — 1/4 in 2 overs with an economy of just 2.00.
- Against Pakistan, his spells of 1/24 and 0/25 kept the scoring rate in check during middle overs.
- Also picked up 2/29 vs Bangladesh and 1/31 vs Sri Lanka, proving his consistency in Asia Cup 2025.
Impact and Role in India vs Pakistan Matches
Varun Chakravarthy’s role against Pakistan is to build pressure in the middle overs and force mistakes with his variations. Even with only 1 wicket so far in 3 games, his economy under 7 has been valuable in keeping Pakistan’s run rate down.
Looking ahead, his mystery spin could become a game-changer in future IND vs PAK matches, especially in Dubai where spin has proven decisive in tight games.
Read more: – Most Wickets in Asia Cup History (ODI & T20I)
Conclusion
Varun Chakravarthy may not have many wickets against Pakistan yet, but his controlled spells keep India in the game during crucial phases. His record at Dubai International Stadium shows he thrives under pressure. With more opportunities in future India–Pakistan matches, fans can expect him to add breakthroughs to his economical spells.
