India and Pakistan are gearing up for a high-stakes showdown in the final of the Asia Cup 2025, set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE. The Indian team has their sights on securing a record 12th Asia Cup title, but they must overcome a spirited Pakistan squad in the title clash.
The two rivals have already met twice in this tournament, with India prevailing on both occasions. India claimed a dominant seven-wicket victory in the Group Stage, followed by a comfortable six-wicket win during the Super Four phase.
India have emerged as the standout team in the competition, remaining undefeated in all six of their matches so far—making them the only unbeaten side in the tournament. A key performer for India has been Abhishek Sharma, who has dazzled with three consecutive half-centuries during the Super Four round.
Pakistan, although they have reached the final, have struggled with inconsistency. The team has registered victories in all matches except the two losses to India, but their performances have not always been convincing. While their bowling unit has often bailed them out, the batting line-up has faltered on several occasions.
This final will mark the first-ever Asia Cup summit clash between India and Pakistan—a historic moment in the tournament’s legacy.
Toss: The coin toss will take place at 7:30 PM IST on September 28, 2025.
Squads:
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
Pakistan: Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
