For the first time in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan will face each other in the tournament’s final on September 28, 2025. Pakistan sealed their spot after defeating Bangladesh by 11 runs in their last Super 4 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, defending a modest total of 135/8 with brilliant spells from Shaheen Afridi (3/17) and Haris Rauf (3/33).
This will be the third meeting between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup, but more importantly, it marks only the sixth time the arch-rivals will contest a multi-nation final. Out of the previous five, Pakistan have won three while India have two victories. Famous encounters include India’s win in the 1985 World Championship of Cricket, Pakistan’s last-ball triumph in the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup, India’s T20 World Cup 2007 title win, and Pakistan’s thumping 180-run victory in the 2017 Champions Trophy final.
The upcoming clash adds a new chapter to the fierce rivalry, promising high drama for fans across the world. With Pakistan’s bowling attack in top form and India looking strong with bat and ball, the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai is set to be a historic showdown between the subcontinent giants.
