India vs Pakistan, Final Asia Cup 2025: Preview, Squad Links & Dubai Pitch Report
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final: Historic Rivalry, High Stakes
After weeks of high-octane action, the Asia Cup 2025 reaches its summit as India face Pakistan in the grand finale at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28 (6:30 PM Local / 8:00 PM IST).
This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final in the tournament’s 41-year history, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated cricket clashes of the decade. With packed stadiums, millions watching worldwide, and two world-class teams hungry for glory, this match is nothing short of historic.
Match Details
- Fixture: India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final
- Date & Time: September 28, 2025 | 6:30 PM Local / 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
- Surface: The Dubai pitch has been slow and skiddy this tournament, favoring disciplined pacers and attacking spinners. Early overs assist batters, but later the grip and turn restrict scoring, with many matches capped below 160 runs.
- Bowling Impact: Fast bowlers find early swing, while spinners dominate the middle overs. Dew may arrive late, making bowling first the preferred option at the toss.
- Scoring Trends: The average first innings score this season is around 135-140, with chasing sides holding the edge.
- Tactics: Batters must show patience, while bowlers succeed with variations and tight lines. A score above 150+ could be match-winning.
Head-to-Head T20I Snapshot
| Stat | Matches | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20Is | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
India remains unbeaten in the Asia Cup 2025, including two wins against Pakistan in the group and Super Four stages.
Full Squads & Player Links
India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh
Pakistan Squad
Salman Agha (C), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (WK), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final, Predicted XI:
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
What to Watch: X-Factors
- India’s resilience: Unbeaten run, explosive batting depth, and a deadly pace-spin combo.
- Pakistan’s firepower: Shaheen Afridi & Haris Rauf’s pace, Fakhar Zaman’s aggressive stroke play, and Salman Agha’s leadership.
- Tactical edge: Toss could be the game-changer, with bowling first offering a big advantage under Dubai conditions.
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Conclusion: A Clash Beyond Cricket
The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final is not just about cricket—it’s about pride, history, and regional supremacy. With both nations bringing their finest talent and strategies, fans can expect a thriller that will be remembered for years.
Will India’s unbeaten streak continue, or can Pakistan script a comeback on the grandest stage of Asian cricket? The answer awaits under the Dubai lights on September 28.
Stay tuned for live score updates, commentary, Dream11 tips, and exclusive match insights as Asia’s two cricketing giants battle for continental glory.
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