India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final: Cricket’s biggest rivalry has returned to its grandest stage. For the first time in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan are facing off in the tournament final — and the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is witnessing pure drama on September 28, 2025.
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, entered the final as the strongest title contender, having dominated the tournament with an unbeaten run. Pakistan, captained by Salman Agha, promised a fierce fight — and the showdown began with fireworks.
Pakistan Crumble Despite Solid Start
Winning the toss, India surprisingly opted to bowl first. Hardik Pandya was ruled out due to injury, but that didn’t slow India’s plans.
Pakistan’s openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman, came out blazing. The duo stitched a rapid 84-run stand, hammering boundaries and unsettling the Indian attack. Farhan top-scored with a brilliant 57 off 38 balls, smashing five fours and three sixes, while Zaman played a crucial 46-run knock.
But once the opening pair was dismissed, the innings collapsed like a house of cards.
Kuldeep Yadav turned the game on its head with a sensational spell, picking four vital wickets. Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel chipped in with two wickets each as Pakistan were bundled out for 146 in 19.1 overs — a total far below what the start had promised.
India Need 147 to Lift 9th Asia Cup Trophy
India now need 147 runs in 20 overs to secure their ninth Asia Cup title. Interestingly, India have already beaten Pakistan twice in this tournament — once in the league stage by seven wickets and again in the Super Four by six wickets.
With two dominant wins already in their pocket, will India clinch a historic third win to lift the title… or will Pakistan script a comeback for the ages?
