The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan is set to take place on Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This marks the first time in the 41-year history of the competition that these two cricket giants will clash in the final.
Match Timings
The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). For viewers in the United States, the match will start at 10:30 AM Eastern Time (ET). In the United Kingdom, the match will commence at 3:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Live Streaming Details
Cricket fans in the United States can catch the live action on Willow TV, which is available through Sling TV. Live scores, updates, and highlights will also be accessible via the official ICC website and app.
In India, the final will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app and website, with coverage in multiple regional languages.
Pakistani viewers can watch the live telecast on PTV Sports, while digital audiences can stream the game on the Tamasha app.
Squads
The squads for both teams are as follows:
- India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
- Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
Key Players to Watch
For India, Abhishek Sharma has been in sensational form, amassing 309 runs in six matches. Kuldeep Yadav's consistent performance with the ball has also been crucial. Pakistan will rely on their pace attack, led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf.
Tournament Overview
The Asia Cup 2025 is the 17th edition of the tournament, held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. The tournament features eight teams competing in the T20I format. India, being the defending champions from 2023, have had a remarkable run, remaining unbeaten and securing their place in the final. Pakistan, after a shaky start, found their form and are eager to win their third Asia Cup title.
This is the third time India and Pakistan have met in this edition of the Asia Cup, with India having won the previous two encounters. India won their Group A clash by seven wickets, and the Super 4 encounter where India chased their highest ever T20 score against Pakistan.
The Asia Cup 2025 final promises to be an enthralling contest between two of cricket's biggest rivals.
