India enters the final in strong form, unbeaten throughout the tournament and having already defeated Pakistan twice in this Asia Cup edition. The Indian team boasts key performers like Abhishek Sharma, who leads the batting charts with consistent runs, and Kuldeep Yadav, the leading wicket-taker, highlighting India’s all-round strength.
India’s batting has been anchored effectively by captain Suryakumar Yadav and others, with a balanced bowling attack featuring spinners and pace bowlers. The Men in Blue aim to secure their ninth Asia Cup title and continue their dominance over Pakistan in this tournament.
Pakistan has had a mixed campaign, losing only to India twice but showing fight and team resilience in other matches. The team, led by Salman Ali Agha, seeks redemption in the final. Key challenges for Pakistan have been consolidating their innings after a strong powerplay and a slower middle overs phase, which hurt their scoring potential in previous clashes against India.
Their bowling, led by Shaheen Afridi, will be crucial to restrict India’s batting depth. Pakistan will rely on collective efforts rather than individual brilliance and aim to turn the tables in this winner-takes-all match.
The final promises a high-intensity battle between an unbeaten India and a determined Pakistan side eager to claim their third Asia Cup crown after 2012. This match being the first India-Pakistan final in Asia Cup history adds immense significance to the encounter, making it more than just a title chase but a fierce rivalry fight.
PAK vs IND Match Details
- Match: Asia Cup Final 2025
- Teams: Pakistan vs India
- Date: 28 Sep 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Asia Cup 2025 Live streaming info
The Asia Cup T20 2025 will start on September 9, 2025, and conclude on September 28, 2025. It is the 17th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, featuring eight teams competing in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format. The tournament will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates, with matches held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
There are several ways to watch Asia Cup 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten channels). Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app & website.
- In Pakistan: Broadcast on PTV Sports. Live streaming is available for free on the Tamasha app and Myco app.
- In Bangladesh: Broadcast on Gazi TV (GTV). Live streaming available on Toffee app and website.
- In Sri Lanka: Matches will be shown live on Sirasa TV.
- In the UK & Ireland: Coverage available on TNT Sports with streaming on discovery+.In the USA &
- Canada: Willow TV provides live coverage and streaming (also accessible via Sling TV packages).
- In Australia & New Zealand: Streaming available on YuppTV.
- In South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa: Broadcast and streaming available on SuperSport.
- Rest of the World: Coverage may be available on local broadcasters or through online streaming platforms like YuppTV / SonyLIV (with region access).
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch Asia Cup 2025 matches for free on official platforms in some regions. In Pakistan, PTV Sports will broadcast matches free on TV, while the Tamasha and Myco apps will stream them online without charge. In Bangladesh, fans can enjoy free streaming on the Toffee app and website.
Live Streaming Info:
The final match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
Playing XI:
India (IND): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel/Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Pakistan (PAK): Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
This final will be the sixth T20 meeting between the two sides in Dubai, with India leading 3-2 at this venue. India has won all their matches against Pakistan in this edition of the Asia Cup, including the group stage and Super Four stage. Star players for India include captain Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, and Kuldeep Yadav, while Pakistan fields a team led by captain Salman Ali Agha. The match will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and broadcast on Sony Sports channels in India.