History has been made as India is set to face Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on 28 September, Sunday. This is the first time in the 41 -year history of the Asia Cup that the staunch rival will meet in the finals.
The Indian cricket team led by Suryakumar Yadav is entering the final with an ideal record, winning all the games on the way to the summit in Dubai. He has already defeated Pakistan twice in group stages and super four, so he has a clear psychological edge in the title clash.
Rajiv Shukla supported India to raise Asia Cup 2025
Men in Blue have dominated all three departments, so the team management is working with confidence as they are ready for a thrilling encounter against men in green.
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Next to the Asia Cup 2025 final with Pakistan, BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla welcomed the team’s performance and supported his ability to lift the trophy. He believes that a balanced combination of India’s experienced campaigners and young stars will help them continue their dominance in the tournament and secure another title this year.
Rajiv Shukla was told by ANI: “Our team has performed brilliantly in the Asia Cup 2025. There is a good combination of the team. I am confident that we will be the Asia Cup champions and pick up the cup. Best wishes to the team.”
Asia Cup 2025 last set for epic thriller between India and Pakistan
Meanwhile, the final of the Asia Cup 2025 will only be the third time when India and Pakistan will meet in the final of the ICC or major international tournaments after the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy. Both encounters gave unforgettable cricketing moments.
India won the 2007 T20 World Cup final, while Pakistan removed the 2017 Champions Trophy. Given the history of the tournament featuring more than five teams, India and Pakistan have faced the final five times. India won twice, while Pakistan emerged victorious on three occasions.
India won the 1985 Benson and Hedge World Championships and the 2007 T20 World Cup, while Pakistan lifted the Australia-Asia Cup of 1986 and 1994 and the 2017 Champions Trophy. It gives Pakistan a slight lead in the last encounters of the head-to-head.
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India vs Pakistan T20 rivalry
Speaking about T20 international cricket, men in Blue and male format in green have hit 15 times so far. The Indian team dominated with 11 wins, while Pakistan managed to win on three occasions. One match ended without a result.
Even India dominates Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup, which has a 6–1 lead. Pakistan won alone in the 2021 edition of the tournament in Dubai.
In particular, the Indo-Pakistan T20 World Cup struggle long ago is still one of the most thrilling matches in cricket history. This is the only bowl-out in international cricket history as there was no super over in the game of cricket.