Asia Cup 2025 Final: Where to Watch India vs Pakistan, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details
India (IND) will take on Pakistan (PAK) in the Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28. This will be the first time these two teams meet in the final of this big continental tournament, and it’s their third match against each other in this year’s competition.
India have been in great form, winning all their games to reach the final. Abhishek Sharma has been their top scorer, and Kuldeep Yadav leads in wickets, showing the team’s strength in both batting and bowling. The Men in Blue will aim to keep their unbeaten streak, beat Pakistan for the third time in this tournament, and lift the Asia Cup for the ninth time.
Pakistan, on the other hand, are aiming for their third Asia Cup title and their first since 2012. Their campaign has had ups and downs, losing only to India, but they have won matches through team effort rather than individual performances. The Men in Green will be eager to turn the tables this time and claim a memorable win over their biggest rivals.
Match Details
| Match | Details |
|---|---|
| Teams | India vs Pakistan |
| Date & Time | Sunday, 28 September 2025, 8:00 PM |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Tournament | Asia Cup T20 2025 |
| Stage | Final T20 |
| Broadcast / Streaming | Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV, FanCode |
Pitch Report – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually helps batters who can settle in and play patiently. The new ball can swing a bit early on, so the top-order batsmen need to stay focused before they can start scoring freely. Bowlers get some help in the first few overs too, but later in the game, both pacers and spinners have to stick to good, consistent lines and lengths to keep runs in check and take wickets. Chasing a target often works better here, as dew can make bowling tougher later in the match.
| Venue Stats | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 78 |
| Win Bat First | 41% |
| Win Bowl First | 58% |
| Average 1st Innings | 142 |
| Average 2nd Innings | 131 |
| Highest Total | IND vs AFG – 212/2 |
| Lowest Total | WI vs ENG – 55/10 |
| Highest Chased | SL vs BAN – 184/8 |
| Lowest Defended | CAN vs NED – 135/6 |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches Form |
|---|---|
| India | W, W, W, W, W |
| Pakistan | W, W, L, W, L |
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Matches Played | IND Won | PAK Won | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
IND vs PAK Predicted Playing XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Final Live?
| Country | TV Broadcast & Live Stream |
|---|---|
| India & Subcontinent | Star Sports, Jio Hotstar app and website |
| Australia | Yupp TV |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole, Toffee app and websites |
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV |
| New Zealand | Yupp TV |
| UK | TNT Sport 1, TNT Sports app |
| USA | Jio Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC (Channel Eye) |
| Canada | Jio Hotstar |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports, Tapmad app and website |
| MENA | STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX |
| UAE | CricLife MAX via eLife TV, Switch TV |
How to Watch India vs Pakistan Match Free?
Method | Description |
|---|---|
DD Sports | Free for all DD Free Dish users (all India matches) |
Tamasha App | Free app (Pakistan-only, VPN needed elsewhere) |
FanCode Preview | 1 min free preview (signup not required) |
Bundle Offers | Vi Movies & TV app with OTT bundles (includes Sony LIV) |