India vs Pakistan set for final showdown:Arch-rivals meet in tournament decider for first time; how many runs will Abhishek Sharma score?

For the first time in Asia Cup history, India and Pakistan will clash in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. This marks a historic moment, as the arch-rivals have never faced each other in the tournament’s summit clash, regardless of the format, ODI or T20. India holds the record for the most Asia Cup titles, with eight trophies to their name. Pakistan, on the other hand, sits third on the list, having won the tournament twice. Both sides have been dominant in different editions, but never met in the ultimate decider. Despite winning a combined total of 10 Asia Cup titles, India and Pakistan never had the opportunity to battle it out in the final. Sunday’s clash will change that, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated encounters in the history of the tournament. Can Salman Agha’s men spoil India’s party? Which team will win the match in the Asia Cup 2025 showdown today? Share your predictions with us. Take part in the Bhaskar English Asia Cup poll and have your say. IND vs PAK, Match Details
Date Time: 28 September, 08:00 PM
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, UAE
Live Streaming: Sony LIV (App/Website)
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network IND vs PAK head-to-head In the Asia Cup, across both ODIs and T20I formats, India and Pakistan have met 21 times. Team India holds the upper hand, leading the rivalry 12-6 in terms of victories, while three matches have ended without a result so far. Interestingly, India and Pakistan will face each other in the showdown game for the first time in Asia Cup history. Dubai International Stadium, pitch report The Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch has remained a slow and skiddy surface, where the ball often stays low. Teams have consistently struggled to cross the 150–160 run mark during the tournament. While pacers find some early movement, spinners dominate as the game progresses. Bangladesh failed to chase under 140 here, and even India faced difficulties setting a big total, showing how the surface slows down further with time. Only the India vs Sri Lanka Super Four match was the high-scoring game so far in this tournament. Dubai weather report Sunday’s weather is expected to be warm and sunny with a temperature of 34°C. Skies will remain clear, offering plenty of sunshine throughout the day. Humidity will be around 59%, adding a slight stickiness to the already warm air. Winds are forecasted at 16 km/h, providing some relief from the warmth. There is only a 5% chance of precipitation, so rain is unlikely.