Cricket fever is at an all-time high — and this Sunday the stakes couldn’t be bigger. India and Pakistan will clash in the Asia Cup 2025 Final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 28 September 2025. This is a dream final for fans across the subcontinent and beyond: high drama, fierce rivalry, and a packed global audience.
Match details (quick facts)
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Fixture: India vs Pakistan — Asia Cup 2025 Final
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Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025.
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Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE.
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Format: T20 International (Asia Cup final)
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Expected local start: ~8:00 PM IST / toss ~7:30 PM IST (confirm closer to match day from broadcaster).
Official squads (Asia Cup 2025)
Note: Squads are taken from official tournament listings and press reports — always check last-minute changes before publishing (teams sometimes name replacements or final XI announcements).
India Squad (Asia Cup 2025)
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Suryakumar Yadav (c)
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Shubman Gill
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Abhishek Sharma
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Tilak Varma
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Hardik Pandya
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Shivam Dube
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Axar Patel
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Sanju Samson (wk)
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Jitesh Sharma (wk)
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Varun Chakravarthy
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Arshdeep Singh
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Kuldeep Yadav
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Harshit Rana
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Rinku Singh
Pakistan Squad (Asia Cup 2025)
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Salman Ali Agha (c)
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Sahibzada Farhan
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Fakhar Zaman
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Saim Ayub
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Hussain Talat
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Mohammad Haris (wk)
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Mohammad Nawaz
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Faheem Ashraf
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Shaheen Afridi
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Haris Rauf
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Abrar Ahmed
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Hasan Ali
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Mohammad Wasim Jr
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Salman Mirza
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Sufiyan Muqeem
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Khushdil Shah
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Hasan Nawaz
Where to watch — TV & live streaming (region-wise)
Broadcasters and streaming partners for Asia Cup 2025 are region specific. The fastest place to stream in India is SonyLIV / Sony Sports Network; Pakistan viewers rely on PTV Sports / A Sports / Tamasha; North America has Willow TV; the UK uses Sky/TNT Sports; Australia viewers can use Kayo / Fox Sports.
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India (TV/Stream): Sony Sports channels; SonyLIV (app & web).
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Pakistan: PTV Sports, A Sports; digital streams on Tamasha / Daraz in some fixtures.
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UK: Sky Sports / TNT Sports (check local listings).
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USA / Canada: Willow TV; some matches via ESPN+ (rights vary).
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Australia / NZ: Kayo Sports / Fox Sports / Sky Sport NZ.
Tip: If a match stream is region-locked, a reputable VPN can allow you access to your subscribed service (connect to the country where the broadcaster operates). Always use VPNs responsibly and with subscriptions to legal streaming services.
Key players & tactical matchups
India — strengths & X-factors
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Suryakumar Yadav (c): Controls tempo in the middle overs, ideal for UAE’s batting surfaces.
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Shubman Gill / Abhishek Sharma: Strong top-order; quick starts give India control.
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Jasprit Bumrah: World-class death overs bowling and early breakthroughs — India’s trump card.
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Spin duo (Kuldeep / Varun / Axar): UAE pitches generally assist spin; these bowlers could choke scoring rates.
Pakistan — strengths & X-factors
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Shaheen Afridi: The left-arm pace and bounce he extracts even in UAE makes him an immediate threat.
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Haris Rauf / Haris / Hasan : Raw pace for powerplay and death overs.
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Abrar Ahmed / Mohammad Nawaz: If pitches turn, Abrar’s leg-spin and Nawaz’s variations will be crucial.
Tactical notes
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Expect toss importance: Dew in Dubai late evening can favour chasing teams. Teams often choose to bat first in finals to avoid pressure of chasing a big target — but watch captains’ toss calls.
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Spin vs pace balance: India’s spin depth vs Pakistan’s pace battery will define middle overs control.
Head-to-Head & Form
India have been strong in this Asia Cup campaign and may enter as favorites on form, but Pakistan’s route to the final has shown resilience and clutch bowling performances — classic high-pressure final material. Media previews and experts are split, and the rivalry often defies form tables, making predictions tricky.
Quick prediction (short & friendly)
This is a 50:50 match on paper. India’s batting depth and Bumrah’s death bowling are major positives; Pakistan’s new-age pace attack and match-winners like Shaheen can turn the game. Expect high drama — likely decided in the final two overs. My conservative prediction: a finish inside 4 overs of the last over. (Use at your own risk — rivalry matches are famously unpredictable.)
FAQs
Q: When and where is the Asia Cup 2025 final?
A: India vs Pakistan — Sunday, 28 September 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Q: How can I watch India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final live?
A: In India watch on Sony Sports / SonyLIV; in Pakistan use PTV Sports / A Sports / Tamasha; USA/Canada via Willow TV; UK via Sky/TNT Sports. If geo-blocked, use a reputable VPN to access your subscribed service.
Q: Who are the captains of India and Pakistan for the final?
A: India: Suryakumar Yadav (c). Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c).
Q: Are there any last-minute squad changes expected?
A: Teams sometimes name replacements close to match day; check official broadcaster updates or the team boards (BCCI/PCB) for final confirmations.



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