Asia Cup 2025 Final: IND vs PAK Preview, Pitch, Weather, Head To Head, Playing XI, And Streaming Details. Cricket’s most significant competition is ready for another high-stakes encounter as India engages Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28, at 8 PM IST. For the first time since the 41st edition of the tournament was conducted, the two rivals meet in an Asia Cup final, and it promises to be another explosive occasion.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | Final, Asia Cup 2025 (Men’s T20) |
| Date & Time | Sunday, 28 September 2025, 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE |
The Indians have looked unstoppable in the tournament to this point. Suryakumar Yadav’s side is the only undefeated team and has dominated at every step of the tournament. They booked their final spot with a convincing 41-run victory over Bangladesh in the Super Four, with Abhishek Sharma and the bowlers doing the heavy lifting. India also registered a comfortable victory against Pakistan earlier in the tournament, and their triumph will surely have increased the psychological advantage they have over their rivals.
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Pakistan, on the other hand, took the more difficult path. After an early loss to India, they bounced back in the Super Four. Their critical 11-run win against Bangladesh ultimately solidified their second finalist spot. Salman Ali Agha’s side will now have the chance to change history against their arch-enemy.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The pitch in Dubai is likely to assist batting, and spinners will come into effect in the middle overs. However, since the final is a night match, dew is likely to play a significant role, making chasing a considerable advantage. There is a forecast of a dry day, with no rain interruptions, but humidity may test the players’ fitness.
Head-to-Head Record
India is dominant in the T20I format against Pakistan, having won 12 out of 15 matches played. India is superior in the Asia Cup T20 matches, including the two matches played in the current edition of the Asia Cup. Men in blue will have an advantage by history and form. They will enter as the favorites, but finals can throw up surprises.
Probable Playing XIs
India: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Salman Ali Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.
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Live Streaming and Broadcast Information
For fans in India, the final will be broadcast live in India on the Sony Sports Network, with live digital streaming on SonyLIV.
As the focus of the cricketing globe turns to Dubai, the 2025 Asia Cup final means much more than just a trophy up for grabs; it is a match for pride, for dominance, and for history.
