The Asia Cup 2025 final will see India and Pakistan clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28, 2025. This marks the first time these two teams will meet in the tournament final. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team aims to defend its title and has a unique opportunity to replicate a 30-year-old feat.
India has the chance to win the Asia Cup without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the first time since 1995. India’s performance in the Asia Cup has been consistently strong. The last time India won without the presence of Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli was in 1995, before either player had made their international debut. Subsequently, India won the tournament in 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2023, with at least one of Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli in the team.
In 2025, the Indian team will face a new challenge, with younger players taking on the responsibility of winning the title in the absence of veterans like Rohit and Virat. Success would be a repeat of the 30-year-old achievement. The final between India and Pakistan is already a major talking point, especially given the intense competition during the group stage and Super 4 matches, which promises an exciting match.
India and Pakistan have played a total of 15 T20 matches, with India winning 12 and Pakistan winning only 3. In the group stage and Super 4 stage of the current tournament, India won both matches, defeating Pakistan by 7 wickets in the group stage and 6 wickets in the Super 4 stage.
