India vs Pakistan, the much-awaited Asia Cup 2025 Final, is set to be played on 28 September at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Notably, India defeated Pakistan in both of their encounters in this Asia Cup. However, Pakistan has found their confidence by defeating Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in their last two games. The match is going to be an exciting contest, as this is the first ever time in the Asia Cup that India and Pakistan will face each other in the final. Check out the India vs Pakistan prediction, pitch report, where to watch, and more.
Match Details
| Match | India vs Pakistan |
| Date | 28 September 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
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India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has been oustanding in the Asia Cup 2025. The team won all of their matches in the edition and defeated Pakistan two times comprehensively, first in the group stage and then in the Super Four. Now the team will aim to do it the third time. Abhishek Sharma is in red-hot form. The left-handed opener scored three half centuries in a row. However, the middle order looked rusty, but all of the players have good experience to deliver on big stages. The bowling lineup, including Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah, has done an amazing job.
Predicted XI: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav
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On the other hand, Pakistan struggled in the Group Stage but bounced back strong in the Super Four stage. The team lost the first match of the Super Four to India by 6 wickets but made a solid comeback by defeating Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the next two games. Now the team have a momentum coming into the big final. However, the batting lineup of the team has been average, while bowling did well.
Predicted XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammed Haris, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammed Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
India vs Pakistan Pitch Report
The India vs Pakistan Final of the Asia Cup 2025 is set to be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is often a bowling-friendly surface. There will be some assistance for both pacers and spinners.
IND vs SL H2H Record
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| India | 6 wickets | 21 Sep 2025 |
| India | 7 wickets | 14 Sep 2025 |
| India | 6 runs | 09 Jun 2024 |
| India | 4 wickets | 23 Oct 2022 |
| India | 5 wickets | 04 Sep 2022 |
India vs Sri Lanka: Who will win?
India vs Pakistan is set to be an exciting final on 28 September. However, with the better-balanced squad, firepower, better all-round options, and current form, India is expected to win the match.