WHO: India vs Pakistan
Contents: T20 Asian Cup 2025 Final
Sunday: Sunday, September 28th, 14:30 GMT
Location: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
India and Pakistan will face off in the High Stakes Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, with political and field frictions masking the first title clash in the regional tournament.
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Pakistan secured their position at the decider after bordering Bangladesh with 11 runs in the past on Thursday, setting the stage for a blockbuster meeting with neighbours and archbishop India.
Defending Champions India was the first team to book their place in the final after beating Bangladesh on Wednesday.
Suryakumar Yadav’s team finished their Super Fourthan campaign in the thrilling super win over Sri Lanka on Friday.
Here’s what you need to know about the Asian Cup 2025 Finals:
What causes recent tensions between India and Pakistan?
The showdown comes months after a fierce four-day conflict between nuclear-armed neighbors who have not played the bilateral series for over a decade.
What happened in the last India vs Pakistan match?
Their recent meeting in this Asian Cup group stage and in the Super 4th round revealed that India would win both matches, but skipper Suryakumalyadav refused to shake hands with his counterpart Salman Aga.
Players on both sides skipped post-match handshakes after both fixtures.
What is the Indian form in the Asian Cup?
They have won all six matches in this 17th edition of the Asian Cup, playing in the T20 format, chasing a record ninth title.
Opener Abhishek Sharma has been in the form of scintillation for a consecutive half century, while left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav leads the bowling chart with 12 wickets.
However, their fielding is questionable, with 12 catches falling so far in the tournament.
Spinner Varun Chakravarthy denounced the “Ring of Fire,” created by the stadium’s 350 floodlights for butter finger displays.
“We have to pick up Fielding. We definitely need to say a lot to Fielding coach,” said Chakravarthy.
What is the possibility that Pakistan will beat India in the final?
Pakistan, a two-time Asian Cup champion, will rely on the pace duo of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rauf to provide an early breakthrough, while spinners Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz aim to contain India’s strong batting lineup.
However, their batting remains concern after they recovered to posting 135-8 after collapsed to 49-5 against Bangladesh.
Suryakumar downplayed rivalry on the field after hitting Pakistan for the second time in the tournament, but coach Mike Hesson believes his team can challenge the first place T20 side.
How many times have India and Pakistan won the Asian Cup?
Pakistan lifted the trophy twice in 2000 and 2012, and qualified for the last five times.
India is a seven-time Asian Cup champion and has made 11 appearances in the finals.
When was Pakistan last defeated India?
Pakistan’s final Asian Cup victory in India took place at the UAE’s 2022 Asian Cup. Mohammad Rizwan scored a top score with 71 runs in Super Four Crash, but it was Mohammad Nawaz’s 20 ball 41 that he saw the Pakistan home.
India vs Pakistan: From head to head of T20IS
From the start of the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup, countries met at 15 T20ISs. India won 12 times, including their first match in 2007.
Two of Pakistan’s three victories came in Dubai.
Players to watch: India
Abhishek Sharma: The fact that a young top-order batter has managed to mark Sharma as something to see in the Asian Cup with the highly competitive T20 India batting lineup. The 24-year-old boasts the highest career strike rate of 198 out of all T20 batters, backing it up to two centuries and five half-centuries in that format.
Watching Player: Pakistan
Shaheen Shah Afridi: The former Pakistani captain returned to being formed for his country, and was a star turn of important victory over Bangladesh. He was wicketless in two games in the tournament against India, but the 25-year-old left-arm Quick won eight wickets in three other games.
Form Guide: India
India is undefeated in the Asian Cup and has not lost the T20 Series since winning the World Cup in June 2024.
The last 5 results (latest first): wwww
Form Guide: Pakistan
The Pakistani form of the T20 has been mixed for some time, but in this edition of the Asian Cup, their only defeat came against India.
The final 5 results (latest first): WWLWL
Team News: India
The holders are expected to return to the same team that defeated Pakistan in both the group and the Super Four Stage.
The forecasted Indian lineup:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav.
Team News: Pakistan
Pakistan is expected to send the same XI that defeated Sri Lanka.
Pakistan predicted the lineup:
Sabzada Fahan, Fahar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Aga (captain), Hussein Tarat, Mohammad Harris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Harris Rauf, Abul Ahmed
How can I follow and stream the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final?
Al Jazeera Sports will perform a live buildup before the final’s comprehensive photo and text commentary stream from 09:30 GMT.
Matches will be displayed live on terrestrial and satellite channels as well as live streaming platforms around the world.
How do I buy tickets for the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final?
Tickets for the regular stands are sold out, but some start at $991 in the stadium’s hospitality section and can be purchased on the official tournament ticket website.
