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Few rivalries in cricket match the intensity of India vs Pakistan. With no bilateral series played in recent years, their battles abroad in Asia Cups and ICC tournaments have become rare but unforgettable. Now, as the two sides clash in the Asia Cup 2025 final in the UAE for the first time in tournament history, it’s the perfect moment to look back at their overseas record.
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | World T20 | South Africa | India (twice, including bowl-out) |
| 2012 | World T20 | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2014 | World T20 | Bangladesh | India |
| 2016 | Asia Cup | Bangladesh | India |
| 2021 | T20 World Cup | UAE | Pakistan |
| 2022 | Asia Cup | UAE | India (1), Pakistan (1) |
| 2022 | T20 World Cup | Australia | India |
| 2024 | T20 World Cup | USA | India |
| 2025 | Asia Cup | UAE | India (2 group-stage wins) |
India have consistently been the stronger side in Asia Cup encounters, while Pakistan’s wins have been scattered. The upcoming 2025 final in the UAE is more than just a title match it’s another chapter in a rivalry where India hold the numbers.
If India approaches the Asia Cup 2025 final with the same strategy and mindset they’ve used throughout the tournament, it could serve them well. They’ve dominated this edition, playing smart cricket, sticking to their strengths, and keeping pressure on the opposition.
For Pakistan, consistency might be a bigger challenge. Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi, their performance much needed for pakistan, the squad lacks players with significant experience handling the intense pressure of an India-Pakistan clash. That unpredictability could work for or against them, depending on how they handle the big moments.
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Battles to watch will be Haris Rauf versus Abhishek Sharma. Their previous encounter saw some verbal exchanges, adding an extra layer of intensity to this matchup. Fast bowling against a confident, aggressive batter, both on the field and in the momentum of the game.
