The stage is set for a historic, high-octane finale as an undefeated India will take on a determined and resurgent Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 title clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28. This will mark the first-ever final between the arch-rivals in the continental tournament’s history, adding an explosive new chapter to the rivalry.
Asia Cup 2025 final: India’s dominance meets Pakistan’s redemption quest
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is poised to host the grandest fixture in Asian cricket on September 28: the Asia Cup 2025 final between a flawless India and a fiercely competitive Pakistan. This will be the first time these two cricketing giants face off for the title of the continental championship, injecting an unprecedented level of excitement and tension into the already volatile rivalry. India arrives as the overwhelming favorite, having maintained a spotless record throughout the tournament, securing victories in all their outings, a streak that notably includes two commanding defeats of Pakistan in the group and Super Four stages. The Indian campaign has been spearheaded by the exceptional form of opener Abhishek Sharma, the tournament’s leading run-scorer, and the guile of star spinner Kuldeep Yadav, the highest wicket-taker.
In stark contrast, Pakistan’s journey has been a mixed bag, with their only losses coming at the hands of their rivals. However, their resurgence to reach the final is a testament to their fighting spirit, built on collective performances rather than individual brilliance, with the team determined to turn the tables on Sunday and clinch their first-ever T20 Asia Cup trophy. The head-to-head record heavily favours India, who have won 11 of the 15 T20I meetings, but in a final of this magnitude, all records fade into the background. The pitch is expected to offer an initial swing for the fast bowlers and ample assistance for the spinners, setting the stage for a compelling battle between India’s powerful top order and Pakistan’s potent pace duo of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. This marquee clash is not merely for the trophy, but for bragging rights in cricket’s most intense showdown.
IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Final: Match Details
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE
Start Time: 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Time
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IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Final: Probable Playing XI
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Waseem Jnr
Broadcast and Live Streaming details
India: Sony Sports Network (broadcast), Sony Liv (Live streaming)
Pakistan: PTV Sports and Tamasha app
United Kingdom and Ireland: TNT Sport 1, TNT Sports app
North America (USA and Canada): Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
Afghanistan: Ariana TV
The Middle East and North Africa: STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX
Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa: SuperSport
Australia: Yupp TV
New Zealand: Yupp TV
Sri Lanka: Sirsa TV
UAE: CricLife MAX via eLife TV, Switch TV
Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole, Toffee app and website