Asia Cup 2025 Final: India vs Pakistan in Dubai
The cricket world is buzzing as India and Pakistan prepare for a historic Asia Cup 2025 Final in Dubai. After a dramatic journey through the group and super four stages, the two arch-rivals meet in the tournament’s summit clash for the first time in 41 years. India will look to extend its edge in T20Is against Pakistan as the two teams lock horns under the Dubai night lights, with kickoff scheduled for eight o’clock local time (Indian standard time: 8:00 PM).
Head-to-Head T20 Records: India vs Pakistan
Across 15 T20Is between the nations, India has claimed 12 wins while Pakistan has secured 3. The rivalry remains intense, with India holding the upper hand in most marquee moments. The upcoming final adds another chapter to a storied contest that never fails to thrill fans.
Team Records
- Most wins: India (12) vs Pakistan (3) in 15 meetings, including all meetings so far in Asia Cup history.
- Highest team total: India 192/5, Ahmedabad, December 2012.
- Lowest team score: Pakistan 83 all out, Mirpur, February 2016.
- Largest win by runs: India won by 11 runs, Ahmedabad, 2012.
- Largest win by wickets: Pakistan won by 10 wickets, Dubai, October 2021.
- Smallest win by runs: India won by 5 runs, Johannesburg, September 2007.
- Smallest win by wickets: India won by 4 wickets, Melbourne, October 2022.
Batting Records
- Most runs: Virat Kohli — 492 runs in 11 innings at an impressive 123.92 strike rate.
- Highest individual score: Virat Kohli — 82* (Melbourne, Oct 2022).
- Most fifties: Kohli with five half-centuries in this head-to-head series.
- Most sixes: Kohli with 11 sixes in these matches.
- Most sixes in a single innings: Yuvraj Singh — seven sixes (Ahmedabad, 2012).
- Highest partnership: Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam — 152 in Dubai (Oct 2021).
- Most ducks (by batsmen): A trio including Hardik Pandya, Gautam Gambhir, and Rohit Sharma with two ducks each.
Bowling Records
- Most wickets: Hardik Pandya — 15 wickets in 8 innings.
- Best bowling figures (4-wicket haul): A trio of bowlers (Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umar Gul, Muhammad Asif) each with four wickets in an innings, Asif’s 4/18 the standout performance.
- Most runs conceded in an over: Bhuwaneshwar Kumar leaked 45 runs in four overs (Ahmedabad 2012).
Wicketkeeping & Fielding Records
- Most dismissals (keeper): MS Dhoni — 11 dismissals (9 catches, 2 stumpings).
- Most dismissals in an innings: Dhoni — 4 dismissals (Colombo, 2012).
- Most catches by a fielder: Suresh Raina — 8 catches against Pakistan in T20Is.
- Most catches in an innings: 3 catches (shared record: Suresh Raina, Mohammad Nawaz in Sept 2022).
Captaincy Records
- Most matches as captain in India-Pakistan T20Is: MS Dhoni — 8 matches (7 wins, 1 defeat).
What to Expect in the Final
With both teams boasting formidable lineups, the Dubai surface is likely to stage a gripping battle between bat and ball. India’s batters will aim to ride Kohli’s run-scoring form and the top-order’s consistency, while Pakistan will look for aggressive starts from their power hitters and creative spells from their bowlers. Fielding and strategic bowling changes could tilt the balance on a night where every over counts. Fans can expect a tightly fought contest that lives up to the legacy of this storied rivalry.
Why This Final Matters
Today’s clash is more than a trophy game; it is a historical milestone that pits two of cricket’s most passionate fanbases against each other in a high-stakes Asia Cup final. For India, it’s an opportunity to reinforce their dominance in India-Pakistan T20Is; for Pakistan, it’s a chance to topple the perceived favourites on the sport’s biggest stage. No matter the outcome, this final will be etched in the memory of cricket enthusiasts for years to come.
Stay tuned as the action unfolds from Dubai, with live updates, post-match analysis, and reaction across all outlets covering Asia Cup 2025.
