Finals preview: All eyes on Abhishek as India to pile misery on Pakistan (Dubai)

The 2025 Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan promises to be a thrilling showdown, marking the first time these arch-rivals meet in the tournament’s grand finale.

The finals will be played under hot and dry conditions in Dubai, with dew expected to influence the second innings.

India enters the final unbeaten, having already defeated Pakistan twice in the group stages, and boasts a formidable lineup led by Suryakumar Yadav. Abhishek Sharma has been the standout performer with explosive batting.

• This is the first-ever Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan in the tournament’s 41-year history.
• India has won the Asia Cup 8 times, while Pakistan has lifted the trophy twice.
• India leads the T20I head-to-head with 12 wins in 15 matches against Pakistan.

Sept 2025.