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The stage is set for Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India and Pakistan meet in the Asia Cup 2025 final in what promises to be another blockbuster clash. India carry a dominant record in recent ICC and ACC tournaments, but Pakistan will be desperate to rewrite history and break the streak.
In the last two years, India have built an extraordinary record against Pakistan on the biggest stages.
- 2023 ODI World Cup – India won by 7 wickets.
- 2024 T20 World Cup – India held their nerve to clinch victory by 6 runs.
- 2025 Champions Trophy – A composed 6-wicket win added to the streak.
- Asia Cup 2025 (group stage) – India eased to a 7-wicket win.
- Asia Cup 2025 (Super 4) – Another controlled victory, this time by 6 wickets
- Asia cup 2025 (Final) – Loading ?
Now, with the final looming, India stand on the brink of making it Sixth straight tournament victories over Pakistan since 2023. Captain Suryakumar Yadav Said, “It’s not a rivalry anymore when you look at the numbers.” His words may sting Pakistan
What makes this streak more remarkable is India’s success without two modern greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In their absence, youngsters like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Tilak Varma have carried the batting with confidence. Add the all-round impact of Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube, along with bowling firepower in Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy, and India look as balanced as ever.
Pakistan’s road to the final has been gritty, but their shortcomings remain hard to ignore.
Middle order inconsistency leaves Pakistan overly reliant on Fakhar Zaman
Fielding lapses continue to leak runs.
Openers like Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub have struggled to provide solid starts.
The Dubai crowd will roar, the atmosphere will be electric, but the question remains: will Pakistan finally snap the streak, or will India’s dominance roll on? For Pakistan, it’s about redemption. For India, it’s about proving their hold over high-pressure matches is no coincidence.
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