The 2025 Asia Cup final is set to feature a thrilling encounter between India and Pakistan on September 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This final marks the first time these two cricketing rivals will meet in the Asia Cup final. The Indian team, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, aims to defend their title and seize a chance to emulate a historical achievement dating back three decades.
India has a unique chance to win the Asia Cup without the influence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the first time since 1995. India’s track record in the Asia Cup has been commendable. However, the last time India clinched the Asia Cup title without the presence of Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli was in 1995, when these two stars had not yet entered international cricket. India subsequently won the tournament in 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2023, with either Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli playing in the team.
In the 2025 tournament, the Indian team will take the field with a new challenge. Without stalwarts like Rohit and Virat, the responsibility of winning the title will be on the younger players. A win would see them repeat the 30-year-old feat. The final clash between India and Pakistan has already become a focal point of discussion. The group stage and Super 4 matches saw intense competition between players, promising an exciting match.
In T20 matches, India has dominated Pakistan, winning 12 out of 15 matches. Pakistan has only managed to win 3 matches. India also emerged victorious in both the group stage and Super 4 stages of this tournament, securing a 7-wicket win in the group stage and a 6-wicket win in the Super 4.