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The stage is set for one of cricket’s most anticipated clashes as India and Pakistan face off in the Asia Cup 2025 final on September 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This marks the first time the two arch-rivals will meet in an Asia Cup title clash, despite decades of encounters in group stages and knockouts. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India aims to reclaim continental glory, while Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan seeks to extend their dominance in multination tournament finals.
India vs Pakistan: A rivalry defined by multination finals
India and Pakistan share a storied past when it comes to finals of multination events, with Pakistan enjoying the upper hand. Across 10 tournament finals over the past 40 years, India have registered just three wins, while Pakistan triumphed on seven occasions.
| Tournament | Year | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championship of Cricket (ODI) | 1985 | Melbourne | India | 8 wickets |
| Austral-Asia Cup (ODI) | 1986 | Sharjah | Pakistan | 1 wicket |
| Wills Trophy (ODI) | 1991 | Sharjah | Pakistan | 72 runs |
| Austral-Asia Cup (ODI) | 1994 | Sharjah | Pakistan | 39 runs |
| Independence Cup (ODI, 3rd final) | 1998 | Dhaka | India | 3 wickets |
| Pepsi Cup (ODI) | 1999 | Bengaluru | Pakistan | 123 runs |
| Coca Cola Cup (ODI) | 1999 | Sharjah | Pakistan | 8 wickets |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | 2007 | Johannesburg | India | 5 runs |
| Kitply Cup (ODI) | 2008 | Dhaka | Pakistan | 25 runs |
| ICC Champions Trophy (ODI) | 2017 | The Oval | Pakistan | 180 runs |
Pakistan’s historic wins over India
Several of Pakistan’s victories in finals have become etched in cricket folklore. The 1986 Austral-Asia Cup final remains unforgettable, where Javed Miandad’s last-ball six stunned India in Sharjah. Decades later, Pakistan delivered another iconic performance in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final at The Oval, defeating India by a record 180 runs.
India’s memorable triumphs against Pakistan
India’s biggest highlights in this rivalry include the 1985 World Championship of Cricket in Melbourne, where they beat Pakistan convincingly, and the 1998 Independence Cup final in Dhaka, where a strong chase secured victory. Perhaps the most celebrated moment came in 2007, when India defeated Pakistan in Johannesburg to clinch the inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, a defining moment in modern cricket history.
Asia Cup 2025 final: A new chapter
With history favouring Pakistan in finals, the Asia Cup 2025 title clash offers India a chance to rewrite the narrative. Both teams have shown resilience throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an unforgettable finale. For fans, this is more than just a cricket match – it’s another chapter in one of sport’s greatest rivalries.
As Dubai prepares for the showdown, the cricketing world will watch closely to see whether India narrows the gap or Pakistan further asserts its dominance in multination tournament finals.
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