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 made his T20I appearance against Pakistan in the 2021 T20 World Cup at Dubai International Stadium. Although he didn’t pick up a wicket in that match, he managed to keep things tight in the middle overs.
| Match Date | Format | Venue | Overs | Wickets | Runs Conceded | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2021 | T20I | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 8.25 |
Key Takeaways:
- He was economical in the powerplay and middle overs despite wicketless figures.
- Kept Pakistan’s batters from scoring freely in his first spell.
- Showed good control under pressure in a high-voltage game.
ODI Record vs Pakistan
Varun Chakravarthy has not yet played any ODI match against Pakistan, which means his first ODI appearance against them is still awaited. This makes future IND vs PAK ODIs an exciting stage for Varun to prove himself.
Read more: – Asia Cup 2025 India Squad & Match Schedule
Varun Chakravarthy at Dubai International Stadium Records
Dubai has been a regular venue for Varun’s international matches, where he has shown consistency.
| 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 | 6.45 |
| UAE | 10 Sep 2025 | T20I | 2.0 | 1 | 4 | 2.00 |
Highlights:
- His best performance in Dubai came recently against UAE in 2025, where he picked 1/4 in 2 overs with a brilliant economy rate of just 2.00.
- Shows ability to adjust length according to the pitch, keeping economy under control.
Impact and Role in India vs Pakistan Matches
Varun Chakravarthy’s role against Pakistan is to build pressure in the middle overs and break partnerships with his variations. Even though wickets haven’t come against Pakistan yet, his dot ball percentage and tight economy have been crucial in restricting Pakistan’s run flow.
In future IND vs PAK games, his performance could be a deciding factor — particularly on slow Dubai tracks where spinners usually dominate.
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 proves that he is reliable under pressure and is improving with every match. With more opportunities in the future, fans can expect Varun to add big wickets against Pakistan to his record book.
