India Vs Pakistan Highlights, Asia Cup 2025 Final: IND Become Champions For Record 9th Time

Hello and Welcome to the live coverage of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final from the Dubai International Stadium.

The stage is set for the Asia Cup 2025 final! The crucial toss will take place at 7:30 PM IST, just half an hour before the action-packed clash kicks off at 8:00 PM IST.

India and Pakistan have clashed against each other 15 times in the T20I format. India have won 12 times while the Pakistani team have emerged victrorious only thrice. While talking about the Asia Cup, the arch-rivals have faced each other 21 times, with India winning 12 and Pakistan winning 6.

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

The Dubai International Stadium is buzzing with excitement as all 28,000 tickets have been sold out! A packed house is ready to witness the electrifying IND-PAK final.

he India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. It will also be available for live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website, as well as on FanCode.

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Hardik Pandya looked a bit off after just one over against Sri Lanka on Friday, battling cramps that forced him off the field. But if the bowling coach’s word holds, we can expect the all-rounder back in full force for the final.

Shaheen Afridi's previous encounters against India have been memorable, notably his match-winning spell in the 2021 T20 World Cup, where he dismantled India's top order with figures of 3/31, including the prized scalps of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli.

However, his recent performances have been underwhelming. In the Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025, Afridi went wicketless and conceded 40 runs in 3.5 overs, raising questions about his current form.

India have refrained from shaking hands with the Pakistani players in their two matches against them. It is expected that the final clash will also see both teams skipping the handshake after the match.

The pitch is expected to be a bit on the slower side. However, the India scored 202 against Sri Lanka in the last match in Dubai and Sri Lanka too managed to score the same, suggesting better batting conditions. So, it could range from anywhere to 140-150 game to a 200 game.

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India suffered a huge blow when their star opener Abhishek Sharma left the field due to cramps against Sri Lanka. He has been carrying the Indian batting single-handedly, scoring 309 runs in just six matches. Fortunately, it has been confirmed that Abhishek will be playing the final clash against Pakistan.

Only 30 minutes remain until the toss, scheduled for 7:30 PM IST, with the first ball set to be bowled at 8:00 PM IST. The team winning the toss is likely to choose batting first to put scoreboard pressure on the opposition.

India and Pakistan have a rich history of finals battles, having clashed 12 times across all formats. Pakistan holds the edge with 8 wins to India’s 4, including their dominant 180-run victory in the 2017 Champions Trophy final.

India have won the toss and have elected to field first.

"We will bowl first. It looks a good wicket. The wicket gets better under lights. We have been batting well first but we would like to chase today. The groundsmen have done a terrific job with the wickets here. The brand of cricket we have been playing for the last 5-6 games is pretty good." Suryakumar said.

This is a huge blow. Hardik Pandya isn't available today due to an injury he sustained during India's last clash against Sri Lanka.

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

The first ball of the game is about to be bowled soon, and it will most likely be Jasprit Bumrah, as Hardik Pandya is unavailable and India has only one frontline pacer.

Shivam Dube is the only pacer playing alongside Jasprit Bumrah today. But the fact is India have won each of the last 33 completed T20Is Shivam Dube has featured in, a sequence that started in December 2019.

The momentum clearly favors the chasing side in this fierce rivalry, with nine of the last ten T20Is between India and Pakistan won by the team batting second. The only exception? That memorable low-scoring thriller at the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York, where the defending side held their nerve.

The national anthem ceremony has wrapped up, and now the stage is set for the historic Asia Cup 2025 Final. Pakistan’s openers and the Indian team are taking their positions on the field as we gear up for this high-octane showdown.

Shivam Dube is bowing the first over, yest it's surprising but that's skipper SKY for you. It will be difficult for the Pakistani openers to go all guns blazing from the very first over.

That was a tidy start from Dube, especially given he rarely opens the bowling in international cricket. He kept things tight, allowing just a single boundary, and showed some encouraging swing early on. Notably, his pace has stepped up in this tournament, consistently hitting the early 130 km/h mark. What a disciplined line and length.

PAK 4/0 (1)

Another tidy over by India, this time it was the dangerman, Jasprit Bumrah. Sahibzada Farhan is settling in with 10 runs off 11 balls, while Fakhar Zaman is just getting his eye in with a dot ball. The openers are laying a steady foundation as they look to build momentum.

PAK 11/0 (2)

Fakhar Zaman picks up the pace with 6 runs off 5 balls, while Sahibzada Farhan continues to anchor with 12 off 13. Shivam Dube has bowled his first spell, conceding 12 runs from 2 overs without any wickets, keeping things tight but needing a breakthrough soon.

PAK 19/0 (3)

Big over for Pakistan! 13 runs come off Bumrah’s second, as Farhan shifts gears with some crisp strokeplay. Farhan is looking fluent on 24 off 18, while Fakhar plays second fiddle on 6 from 6. Bumrah, uncharacteristically expensive early on, has now gone for 18 in his 2 overs.

PAK 32/0 (4)

Powerplay done, and Pakistan will be the happier side, going wicketless after 6 overs. Sahibzada Farhan has led the charge with a fluent 31 off 25, finding gaps and keeping the scoreboard ticking. Fakhar Zaman has played the supporting role with 12 off 11.

PAK 45/0 (6)

What an innings by Sahibzada Farhan so far. He's continously been attacking on the Indian bowlers while Fakhar Zaman is still struggling in the middle.

PAK 77/0 (9)

Varun Chakaravarthy strikes, and it’s the breakthrough India desperately needed. Farhan, looking to go big once again after already clearing the ropes earlier in the over, mistimes the pull. It was a fraction short, and he rocked back to muscle it, but hit it flat and straight into the safe hands of Tilak Varma at deep mid-wicket. Farhan goes for 57.

And that's Drinks as well.

PAK 84/1 (9.4)

Fakhar Zaman is building his innings steadily with 33 runs off 26 balls, while Saim Ayub is looking to accelerate with 13 from just 8 deliveries. Tilak Varma has bowled one over, conceding 9 runs without any wickets.

PAK 107/1 (12)

Saim Ayub’s luck finally runs out. After getting away with a couple of risky cuts earlier, this time he can’t control the shot. Kuldeep bowls a delivery that isn’t too short but spins away sharply, tempting Ayub to cut. The ball slices off his blade to backward point, and Jasprit Bumrah is right there, diving low to complete a sharp catch. Saim Ayub goes for 14.

PAK 113/2 (12.5)

Wicket! Axar Patel gets his man! Mohammad Haris goes for an extravagant inside-out lofted drive, but the execution isn’t quite there. The shot looked great for the cameras but lacked the proper placement. Haris goes for a duck.

PAK 114/3 (13.3)

Fakhar Zaman had just smashed a towering six off the previous delivery, but Varun Chakaravarthy stuck to his plan. He bowled wide again, this time a touch fuller, and Fakhar couldn’t quite get under it or hit it straight. The ball kisses the outer half of his bat and flies off a thick edge, heading straight to backward point. Kuldeep Yadav is on the move, back-pedaling expertly, and takes a fantastic catch. Fakhar goes for 46.

PAK 128/4 (15)

Wicket! Axar Patel strikes again Axar Patel gets his man, and it’s a soft dismissal for Hussain Talat. The left-arm finger spinner to the left-handed batter is often a tricky match-up, and Talat tries to take advantage, going for the slog over mid-wicket. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get enough on it, the ball hits the bottom of the bat and pops straight up. Sanju Samson takes an easy catch behind the stumps.

PAK 131/5 (15.3)

Wicket! Kuldeep Yadav picks up another! Salman Agha has thrown his wicket away with a blind slog! Kuldeep Yadav tosses one up, and Agha goes for an ambitious shot, but completely mishits it. The ball sails high into the air. Sanju Samson calls for it, with Bumrah lurking at mid-wicket, but Samson takes full charge, running across to his left and diving with outstretched arms to complete a spectacular catch. Agha goes for 8.

PAK 133/6 (16.1)

In Asia Cup 2025, the highest target set was 203 runs by India against Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage, and the highest successful chase was 203 runs by Sri Lanka against India in the same match.

However, it's safe to say that Pakistan are nowhere close to the 200-run mark.

Wicket! Kuldeep Yadav removes Shaheen Afridi LBW! Shaheen Afridi’s aggressive approach backfires. He moves across, trying to slog every ball, but Kuldeep smartly drops a short googly, hitting him plumb in front. Another wicket for India.

PAK 134/7 (16.1)

Wicket! Kuldeep Yadav strikes again! Faheem Ashraf tries to go for the big shot but ends up picking out Tilak Varma at long-off. Kuldeep’s first two overs went for 23 runs, but what a turnaround, 4 wickets for just 7 runs in his next two.

PAK 134/8 (17)

Wicket! Jasprit Bumrah’s Off-Stump Yorker Strikes! Classic Bumrah! The king of yorkers delivers a perfect off-stump yorker, a delivery we haven’t seen much of in this tournament. Haris Rauf, trying to get on top of it, is clean bowled! Bumrah executes the perfect yorker, and Rauf’s dipping flight gesture is undone.

PAK 141/9 (18)

Wicket! Bumrah Strikes Again! Jasprit Bumrah does it once more! Nawaz goes for the lofted shot, but there’s not enough power behind it. The ball hangs in the air, and Rinku Singh takes an easy catch at deep mid-wicket. Nawaz’s struggle continues as he departs for just 6 from 9 balls.

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

Abhishek Sharma is out and that's a great start for PAK against IND. The danger man is out for 5 runs and the Men In Green rejoice early.

IND 7/1 (1.1)

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

Suryakumar Yadav's poor tournament ends the skipper departs for 1 run. PAK are right back in this contest.

IND 12/2 (3)

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

Faheem Ashraf is on fire and why not! PAK pacer scalps the wicket of Shubman Gill as the Men In Green get a hold of this contest.

IND 25/3 (5)

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

Tilak Varma is key for the Men In Blue as he blazes Faheem Ashraf for a four and six before the powerplay. India need 98 runs in 72 balls and have seven wickets in hand.

IND 49/3 (8)

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

After that early setback, IND are right back in the run-chase thanks to the partnership of Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson PAK need wickets

IND 58/3 (10)

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

Wicket! Abrar Ahmed strikes! Sanju Samson’s innings comes to a close as he tries to clear the off-side with a lofted drive but gets an outside edge. The ball flies to backward point, where Sahibzada Farhan takes a sharp catch. Samson departs for a well-made 24 off 21 balls.

IND 77/4 (12.2)

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

SIX! Tilak Varma takes full advantage of a poor delivery from Haris Rauf! Rauf angles it in the slot, and Tilak doesn’t hesitate, crouching a bit before pulling it high and handsome to deep backward square. Ayub leaps in vain, but the ball sails over his head and into the stands. 17 runs from the over and the momentum is back on the Indian side.

IND 100/4 (15)

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

Haris Rauf to Shivam Dube, SIX! A full toss, and Dube doesn’t miss out. Rauf’s attempt at a yorker goes horribly wrong, and Dube punishes it, sending the ball sailing over cow corner. That’s a crucial shot for India! A costly over for Pakistan, 13 runs off it. India need 17 off 12 now.

IND 130/4 (18)

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

Faheem Ashraf to Shivam Dube, out Caught by Shaheen Afridi! What a catch from Shaheen Afridi! The pressure is on, and Pakistan aren't backing down. It was a slower ball from Faheem, pitched into the wicket. Dube, trying to clear the off-side, couldn't get under it properly and ended up slicing it high in the air.

IND 137/5 (19)

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

Haris Rauf to Rinku Singh, FOUR! And that's it! India are the Asia Cup Champions! The stadium erupts, and Rinku Singh is all smiles, with Tilak Varma celebrating in his own style. What a moment for India!

The delivery from Rauf was full, angled across, and Rinku had to stretch for it. He didn't get it perfectly, but it flew just over mid-on, clearing the infield comfortably, and that sealed the win for India. Pakistan gave their all, but once again, it’s India who come out on top in this epic rivalry.

IND 150/5 (19.4)

PAK 146/10 (19.1)

What a match! Suryakumar Yadav, still catching his breath, can be seen wiping his forehead with a cloth, a smile of relief finally breaking through. This was far from the one-sided affair we've seen in previous encounters between these two giants.

Innings: 11

Runs: 370

Avg: 92.50

SR: 134.54

50s: 3

vs PAK, Mirpur, Asia Cup 2016 (8/3, T: 84)

vs PAK, Kolkata, T20 WC 2016 (23/3, T: 119)

vs PAK, Melbourne, T20 WC 2022 (26/3, T: 160)

vs PAK, Dubai, Asia Cup, 2025 (20/3, T: 147)

Pretty amazing. Whole tournament unbeaten and feels amazing. We have played almost all of our cricket with each other. It's amazing to bat with him, he has been phenomenal this tournament. The conversation was to take it as deep as possible. The target was not much but the way Sanju and Tilak batted and the way Dube hit those sixes was amazing. There wasn't much panic with 30 off 3 overs, but it was a slow wicket and the boundaries are bigger, the way both the batters batted, first soaking in the pressure and then hit it all the way.

Well, yeah, I thought, you know, the guys summed up the conditions of the ball quite well. A nice opportunity for Shivam Dube tonight to take that first over, to take responsibility. I thought he set the tone quite beautifully on that. And what a way to finish it with a bat.The spinners through the middle were certainly brilliant, I think. And Shivam Dube did a terrific job. Yeah, you know, I just thought it was something we've discussed, going into the tournament, and it might be an opportunity for him to use a new ball up front.

By 8 wickets, Melbourne, Benson and Hedges Cup 1984/85

By 8 wickets, Dhaka, Independence Cup 1997/98 (Best of three)

By 3 wickets, Dhaka, Independence Cup 1997/98 (Best of three)

By 5 runs, Johannesburg, T20 WC 2007

By 5 wickets, Dubai, Asia Cup 2025

Asia Cup Champions for the ninth time! A massive shoutout to Tilak Varma for his incredible knock and to the entire team for holding their nerve when it mattered the most.

Huge congrats to the boys for lifting the trophy and bringing it home! And what a match to witness, Pakistan fought hard, but India’s depth proved too much.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in for this thrilling ride! Can’t wait for the next one!