The wait is finally over. After 41 years and 17 editions, India and Pakistan will meet for the first time in an Asia Cup final. Dubai International Stadium is set for a full house on Sunday evening, with 28,000 fans packing the stands for a clash that feels more like a World Cup final than a continental tournament.
India, unbeaten in the competition, have brushed aside Pakistan twice already this month. But finals come with their own pressure. Pakistan have a history of scripting unexpected turnarounds against India on the big stage, from Sharjah in 1986 to the Champions Trophy in 2017. This one has all the makings of another chapter in that storied rivalry.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final: Match Details
- Match: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Final
- Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Time: 8:00 PM IST | 6:30 PM local
The surface in Dubai could be interesting. One of the prepared pitches has already hosted both group-stage clashes between these two sides, while the other is fresh and could bring runs into play. With an average first-innings score of 148 in this tournament, expect a low-to-mid scoring battle unless the new strip is used.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final: Live Streaming & Telecast Details
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming / OTT |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports 4 (Tamil/Telugu), Sony Sports 5 | SonyLIV, FanCode, Airtel Xstream |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports HD | Tapmad, Myco |
| UAE/MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max (eLife TV, Switch TV) | StarzPlay |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV | Toffee, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, TV-1 | Dialog ViU |
| USA | Willow TV | Willow TV app |
| Australia | — | Kayo Sports |
| Oman | Oman TV Sports | RabbitholeBD/Tamasha (TBC) |
The build-up has been dominated by off-field noise, from handshake controversies to ICC complaints. but the cricket itself promises enough drama. For India, the spotlight rests on Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy, who have lit up this campaign. Pakistan will hope Fakhar Zaman finds form at the top, while Shaheen Afridi has been exciting with both bat and ball recently.
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