Asia Cup 2025 final: All-round India take on resurgent Pakistan
**Asia Cup 2025 Final: All-round India Take on Resurgent Pakistan**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | September 27, 2025, 03:32 PM*
India and Pakistan are set to clash in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28. This marks their first-ever meeting in a continental tournament final, adding an extra layer of excitement to this marquee event.
### India’s Dominance So Far
India has been dominant throughout the competition, winning all their matches so far, including a couple of victories over Pakistan. Their balanced team performance and consistent form have made them strong favorites heading into the final.
### Pakistan Eye Redemption
On the other hand, Pakistan is looking to claim their maiden T20 Asia Cup title. Their journey in the tournament has been a mixed bag, with defeats only coming against India. The Men in Green have relied on collective team efforts rather than individual brilliance and are determined to turn the tables in the final to secure a memorable victory over their arch-rivals.
### Match Details and Pitch Report
The final will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, a venue that generally favors batsmen who can build steady innings. Early on, the new ball tends to offer some swing, demanding focus from the top order before the batsmen can accelerate to post big scores. Spinners have been particularly effective at this venue throughout the tournament.
The match will get underway at 8:00 PM IST and will be telecast live on Sony Sports Networks in India. Fans can also catch the live streaming on the FanCode and Sony LIV apps and websites.
### Rivalry Stats
As per ESPNcricinfo, India and Pakistan have faced each other 15 times in the Asia Cup, with India winning 11 matches while Pakistan has won three; one match ended in a tie. In T20 Asia Cup history, the two sides have clashed five times, with India winning four of those encounters.
In Dubai, they have met four times during the T20 Asia Cup, with India prevailing thrice. This historical head-to-head record adds an intense edge to the upcoming final.
### Predicted Playing XIs
**India probable XI:** Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
**Pakistan probable XI:** Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
### Key Players to Watch
– **Abhishek Sharma (India):** The Indian opener has been in sublime form, scoring 309 runs in six innings at a staggering strike rate of 204.63.
– **Kuldeep Yadav (India):** Leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 13 wickets at an impressive average of 9.84.
– **Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan):** Despite Pakistan’s losses, Farhan scored a fine 45-ball 58 in the Super Four encounter against India.
– **Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan):** Has bowled economically with an economy rate of 5.03 and taken five wickets in the tournament.
### Poll
Will Abhishek Sharma rack up another 50-plus score in the final?
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Stay tuned for an exhilarating contest between two of cricket’s fiercest rivals in the Asia Cup 2025 final!
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