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. In the Asia Cup 2025, he featured in three key matches — on 14 Sept he picked up 1/24, on 21 Sept he returned figures of 0/25, and in the final on 28 Sept he delivered an important spell of 2/30. While wickets have been limited, his economy and control in pressure situations have been valuable for India.
| 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 |
| 28 Sep 2025 (Final) | T20I | Dubai International Stadium | 4.0 | 2 | 30 | 7.50 |
Overall vs Pakistan (T20Is): 4 matches | 16 overs | 3 wickets | Economy 7.00
Insight: Even with modest wicket numbers, Varun’s ability to control the middle overs and build pressure has played a key role in restricting Pakistan in tight matches.
ODI Record vs Pakistan
Varun Chakravarthy has not yet played an ODI match against Pakistan. However, with his growing role in India’s T20 setup, he could be considered for future multi-format tournaments.
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. From the 2021 T20 World Cup to the Asia Cup 2025, he has shown excellent control and adaptability on slow surfaces.
| 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 |
| Pakistan | 28 Sep 2025 | T20I | 4.0 | 2 | 30 | 7.50 |
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, 0/25, and 2/30 helped control the middle overs.
- Also picked up key wickets vs Bangladesh (2/29) and Sri Lanka (1/31), showing consistency throughout 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 mystery variations. Across four matches, his controlled economy around seven runs per over has helped India maintain control during crucial phases.
Looking ahead, his ability to take key middle-order wickets along with tight bowling makes him a potential game-changer in future IND vs PAK contests, especially in spin-friendly conditions like Dubai.
Read more: – Most Wickets in Asia Cup History (ODI & T20I)
Conclusion
Varun Chakravarthy may not yet have a large wicket tally against Pakistan, but his control and ability to deliver under pressure make him a valuable asset. His record at Dubai International Stadium shows he thrives on slow surfaces. With more opportunities in future India–Pakistan matches, he is likely to add more breakthroughs to his economical spells.
