For the first time in Asia Cup history, India and Pakistan will meet in the final after 41 years. This much-awaited clash between the two biggest rivals in cricket will be played on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM IST in Dubai International Stadium. Even though India and Pakistan have faced each other many times, they have never played against each other in an Asia Cup final. This makes the match even more special and historic.
IND vs PAK Asia Cup Final Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST (7:30 PM IST Toss) |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Format | T20I Final |
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2025 |
| TV Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV, FanCode |
| Historic Significance | First-ever India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Final |
| Tournament Record | India: 8 titles, Pakistan: 2 titles |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Dubai Sports City Gate No. 1, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Dubai, UAE |
| Seating Capacity | 25,000 (expandable to 30,000) |
| Stadium Opened | 2009 |
| Pitch Diameter | 148 meters |
| Boundary Length (approx.) | Square Boundaries: Around 80 meters Straight Boundaries: Approximately 65 meters |
| Surface | Grass |
| Floodlights | Yes (known as the “Ring of Fire” with 350 floodlights) |
| End Names | Emirates Road End, Dubai Sports City End |
| Curator | Matthew Sandery |
| Notable Events | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 semifinals and final, Asia Cup 2025 Final, Champions Trophy 2025 Final |
Pitch Report
The pitch for the IND vs PAK match at Dubai is expected to be good for batting, but fast bowlers might get some help in the first few overs with the new ball. Spinners could find turn if they bowl in the right spots though dew later in the game might make it harder for them. If there’s no swing, pacers will need to use cutters and slower balls. For batters, the key will be to first understand the pace and bounce of the pitch before playing their shots, which has worked well at this ground in the Asia Cup so far.
Head-to-Head Record: India’s T20I Dominance
India holds a commanding lead in T20I encounters against Pakistan, having won 12 out of 15 matches played between the two sides. Pakistan has managed only 3 victories with 1 match ending in a tie during the 2007 T20 World Cup. In Asia Cup 2025, India had the upper hand over Pakistan, winning by 7 wickets in the group stage and 6 wickets in the Super Four.
| Stats | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 15 |
| Won | 12 | 3 |
| Lost | 3 | 12 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Tied | 1 | 1 |
| Home Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Away Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Neutral Wins | 10 | 2 |
Recent Form in Asia Cup 2025
India has been unbeaten in the tournament, winning all their matches to reach the final. Pakistan, on the other hand, had a mixed run. Their only losses were against India, but they fought hard as a team to reach the final relying more on teamwork than individual performances.
Recent Asia Cup 2025 Encounters:
- Super Four (September 21): India won by 6 wickets, chasing down Pakistan’s 171/5
- Group Stage (September 14): India won by 7 wickets, restricting Pakistan to 127/9
Predicted Playing XI for Final
India’s 15-player squad is captained by Suryakumar Yadav, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. The team has a strong batting lineup, highlighted by Abhishek Sharma, who leads the tournament with 309 runs at an average of 51.5 and a strike rate of 204.6.
India Predicted XI:
- Abhishek Sharma – Opener, leading run-scorer
- Shubman Gill – Opener/Vice-captain
- Suryakumar Yadav (C) – Middle-order batsman
- Tilak Varma – Middle-order batsman
- Sanju Samson (WK) – Wicketkeeper-batsman
- Shivam Dube – All-rounder
- Hardik Pandya – All-rounder
- Axar Patel – All-rounder
- Kuldeep Yadav – Spinner
- Jasprit Bumrah – Fast bowler
- Varun Chakaravarthy – Spinner
Predicted Playing XI for Final
Pakistan is currently captained by Salman Ali Agha, who is leading the team without some of its biggest stars like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, both of whom were excluded from the squad. Despite this, the team has displayed solid collective strength throughout the tournament, showing good fight and teamwork under Agha’s leadership.
Pakistan Predicted XI:
- Sahibzada Farhan – Opener
- Fakhar Zaman – Opener
- Saim Ayub – Top-order batsman
- Salman Agha (C) – Captain/All-rounder
- Hussain Talat – Middle-order batsman
- Mohammad Haris (WK) – Wicketkeeper
- Mohammad Nawaz – All-rounder
- Faheem Ashraf – All-rounder
- Shaheen Afridi – Fast bowler
- Haris Rauf – Fast bowler
- Abrar Ahmed – Spinner
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
| Region | Television / Streaming Channels |
|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 5, Sony Ten 5 HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | SonyLIV (Premium), FanCode |
| Regional Languages (India) | Sony Ten 3 (Hindi), Sony Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu) |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Tapmad app |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, Rabbithole app |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| Middle East | STARZPLAY (CricLife MAX) |
| Australia/New Zealand | YuppTV |
| USA/Canada | Willow TV |
Final Face-Off: India’s Winning Streak vs Pakistan’s Comeback Hopes
Several individual battles will determine the outcome of this high-stakes encounter. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting will be crucial for India’s powerplay performance, while Kuldeep Yadav will look to continue his tournament-leading wicket-taking form. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf will need to contain India’s powerful batting lineup.
Weather conditions are expected to be hot and humid with temperatures around 39°C, potentially testing players’ endurance. The evening timing and possible dew factor could favor the team chasing, making the toss a crucial factor.
India comes into the final as strong favorites, having won their last 7 matches against Pakistan in all formats. But cricket can be unpredictable, especially in big finals, so Pakistan still has a chance despite their recent struggles. This final promises intense cricket, with both teams fighting for Asia Cup glory, and it could turn out to be one of the most memorable finals in the tournament’s history.
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