India and Pakistan clash against each other in Asia Cup 2025 final
India enter the final unbeaten, having already defeated Pakistan twice in the tournament
Pre-match odds and form suggest India are the favourites
India take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, and it's prediction time. The bitter rivals are meeting in the title clash for the first time in the tournament's history, and tonight's Dubai clash has all the makings of a blockbuster.
The Suryakumar Yadav-led India enter the final unbeaten, having already defeated Pakistan twice in the tournament. The defending champions have relied more on batting, powered by Abhishek Sharma, but their spin attack has variety and control, and the pace battery features Jasprit Bumrah, whose mere presence unsettles opposition batters.
Pakistan, meanwhile, have survived both on and off the field crisis and clawed their way into the final. Salman Ali Agha & Co. appear to have found their form and rhythm just when it matters most. The bowling unit, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, is now showing its potent threat again, while the batters have spent enough time in the middle.
India Vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Final Prediction
Pre-match odds and form suggest India are the favourites. If they chase, a win by five to eight wickets looks probable. If they bat first, a 20-25 run victory seems a possible outcome.
So, the prediction leans toward India winning a ninth Asia Cup title, mainly on form. Early Google trends also suggest a 78% win probability for India.
But a lot will depend on the toss. The Dubai pitch has traditionally favoured chasing sides, and even though dew has not been a major factor, the toss could tilt the balance. India, if they win the toss, are likely to bowl first.
On the closing note, Abhishek Sharma's explosive form at the top, Kuldeep Yadav's middle-overs control, and Bumrah's deadly precision make India the more complete side of the two.
For Pakistan to beat India, they will at least need to tick two areas: early breakthroughs from Shaheen and Haris Rauf, and a top-order surge from Fakhar Zaman.
