The 2025 Asia Cup final will be a historic occasion as India and Pakistan will go head-to-head in the summit clash of the mega event at the Dubai International Stadium amid high tensions between the two countries, the players of both teams, and fans from the neighbouring nations.
The two teams will play the summit clash of the mega event for the first time in any format. Since the Asia Cup started in 1984, the arch-rivals have never reached the final in the same year in the previous 16 editions of the tournament. Playing their 11th final, India will look to win a record-extending ninth, while Pakistan will aim to be crowned Asian champions for the third time in just their sixth final.
Why History Favours Pakistan In Asia Cup Final
The 2025 Asia Cup final will be the 13th time, and the two sides will play a tournament final. In the summit clash of tournaments, the history book overwhelmingly favors Pakistan, as they have beaten the Men in Blue on eight occasions. On the other hand, India have won four finals over Pakistan.
All 12 Tournament Finals Played Between India And Pakistan
| Tournament | Result | Format | Venue | Year |
| World Championship of Cricket | India won by eight wickets | ODI | Melbourne | 1985 |
| Austral-Asia Cup | Pakistan won by one wicket | ODI | Sharjah | 1986 |
| Will Trophy | Pakistan won by 72 runs | ODI | Sharjah | 1991 |
| Austral-Asia Cup | Pakistan won by 39 runs | ODI | Sharjah | 1994 |
| Silver Jubilee Independence Cup-First Final | India won by eight wickets | ODI | Dhaka | 1998 |
| Silver Jubilee Independence Cup-Second Final | Pakistan won by six wickets | ODI | Dhaka | 1998 |
| Silver Jubilee Independence Cup-Third Final | India won by three wickets | ODI | Dhaka | 1998 |
| Pepsi Cup | Pakistan by 123 runs | ODI | Bengaluru | 1999 |
| Coco-Cola Cup | Pakistan won by eight wickets | ODI | Sharjah | 1999 |
| T20 World Cup | India won by 5 runs | T20I | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| Kitply Cup | Pakistan won by 25 runs | ODI | Mirpur | 2008 |
| Champions Trophy | Pakistan won by 180 runs | ODI | Oval | 2017 |
However, it is worth noting that India has won the only final the two teams have played in the T20I format, which was the inaugural summit clash of the T20 World Cup in 2007, when the MS Dhoni-led side won a memorable clash at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Moreover, recent form is also on India’s side, as the Men in Blue have won both games of the tournament between the two teams. Infact, India has beaten Pakistan in each of the last seven matches between the two countries across formats, which include four T20Is.
Overall in T20Is, India dominates the head-to-head, with India securing 12 wins in 15 meetings between the two countries. However, across formats, the two countries have played 210 games in which Pakistan has 88 wins while India has 79 victories, while there have been 38 draws in Test cricket.