The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as India faces Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. The match will take place in Dubai on Sunday, September 28, and it is definitely going to be an epic clash.
This is the third time the two teams have met in this edition, with India having the upper hand after winning their previous two encounters.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final will be held on Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Stadium. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST. For fans in the US, that translates to 10:30 AM ET.
How can you watch the match in the US?
For viewers in the United States, the game will be available for streaming on WillowTV. If you do not have WillowTV, you can catch the action on streaming platforms like Fubo and Sling.
What happened in the last India vs Pakistan match?
In their previous matches during the group stage and Super Four of this Asia Cup, India triumphed both times.
But the rivalry did not end just on the field, after both matches, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha.
It was not just the captains, players from both sides avoided post-match handshakes as well.
India has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament, winning all six of their matches so far. This is the 17th edition of the Asia Cup, and for India, it is a chance to extend their record by claiming a ninth title.
On the other hand, Pakistan enters the final as the underdogs. While they have two Asia Cup titles under their belt (2000 and 2012), their recent form has been shaky.
They have struggled with their batting, particularly after a dramatic collapse against Bangladesh in which they were reduced to 49-5.
However, their pace bowlers such as Shaheen Shah Afridi and Harish Rauf are expected to challenge India’s powerful batting lineup, and spinners like Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz will aim to contain the runs.
India has won all their matches in this Asia Cup, while Pakistan’s batting has been inconsistent. India’s Suryakumar Yadav has been in great form, but despite their losses, Pakistan’s coach Mike Hesson believes his team can still put up a fight against the world’s top-ranked T20 team.