India will face Pakistan in the Final of Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Sunday, 28 September 2025. The high-profile clash is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM (IST), with both teams aiming to lift the trophy and make a mark in Asia’s premier cricket tournament.
Probable Playing XIs
India (IND): –
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Arshdeep Singh.
Pakistan (PAK): –
Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Mohammad Haris, Sahibzada Farhan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Head-to-Head Stats
India and Pakistan share one of the most intense rivalries in cricket history. In their last five T20 encounters in Asia Cup and bilateral competitions, India have won three matches while Pakistan secured two victories. This Final promises high tension and competitive cricket.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium generally offers even bounce and shorter boundaries, favoring stroke-makers. Pacers can find early assistance with the new ball, while spinners are likely to come into play in the middle overs. Batters who build innings carefully are expected to thrive.
Weather Forecast
Dubai is expected to witness warm and dry conditions with temperatures around 33–35°C and low humidity. No significant chance of rain is expected, ensuring a full match is likely.
Prediction
Both teams have strong squads with match-winners in every department. India will rely on their home advantage, experienced top order, and spin attack, while Pakistan’s balanced lineup and powerful batting could challenge them. The Final is expected to be closely contested, but India are slightly favored based on recent form and consistency.
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