The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan is set to take place on September 28, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. This marks the first time in the tournament's 41-year history that these two arch-rivals will compete for the title in the final.
Match Details
- Date: September 28, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST)
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Toss Time: 7:30 PM IST
Where to Watch
Cricket fans around the globe can catch the live action through various broadcasting and streaming platforms. Here's a breakdown of where to watch the match in different regions:
- India: The match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app and website. Regional language broadcasts will also be available on Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil and Telugu) TV channels.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports will provide live telecast coverage. Digital audiences can stream the game on the Tamasha app.
- United States: Willow TV, accessible through Sling TV, will broadcast the match live.
- United Kingdom & Ireland: The match will be broadcasted live at 4:00 PM BST.
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV) will telecast the final. Online viewers can stream the match on the Rabbithole and Toffee apps.
Tournament Overview
The Asia Cup 2025 is the 17th edition of the tournament, held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, 2025. The matches are being played in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format. Originally, India was set to host the tournament, but due to political tensions with Pakistan, the hosting was shifted to the UAE. The tournament features eight teams, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Hong Kong.
Team Overviews
- India: India has been the most dominant team in the tournament, entering the final with an unbeaten record. They aim to extend their winning streak and claim a record ninth Asia Cup title. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the Indian side.
- Pakistan: Pakistan is chasing their third Asia Cup title, with their last triumph in 2012. Salman Ali Agha will captain the Pakistan team.
Head-to-Head Record
In T20Is, India has a significant advantage over Pakistan, with 12 wins out of 15 matches. However, Pakistan has a strong record in the finals of multinational tournaments. This will be the first time both teams are meeting in the final of the Asia Cup. In the current Asia Cup edition, India has defeated Pakistan twice.
Venue Conditions
The pitch at the Dubai International Stadium is generally slow, offering more assistance to bowlers. The weather forecast indicates a temperature of around 30°C (87°F) with 64% humidity. Dew is not expected to be a major factor.
