Asia Cup Final 2025: Top 10 Most Unforgettable India vs Pakistan Cricket Finals

For the first time in 41 years, India and Pakistan are set to clash in an Asia Cup final, scheduled for September 28, 2025, in Dubai. Both teams have a rich history of high-stakes encounters, but they have never met in the final of this tournament. India, undefeated in the current championship, became the first team to qualify for the decider, followed by Pakistan, who secured their spot with an 11-run win over Bangladesh.

India are the most successful side in Asia Cup history with eight titles, while Pakistan have lifted the trophy twice. This year, India have dominated, winning all six of their matches, whereas Pakistan’s only losses came against India.

Historic India vs Pakistan Finals:

1985 – World Championship of Cricket: India beat Pakistan by 8 wickets
India claimed their first final victory over Pakistan in Australia, with Kapil Dev and Laxman Sivaramakrishnan leading a brilliant bowling effort. Kris Srikkanth’s 67 helped chase Pakistan’s 176/– and secure the title.

1986 – Austral-Asia Cup, Sharjah: Pakistan beat India by 1 wicket
In Sharjah, Javed Miandad struck a legendary last-ball six off Chetan Sharma’s wayward delivery, securing a one-wicket victory and cementing the match in Indo-Pak lore.

1991 – Wills Trophy: Pakistan won by 72 runs
India’s strong start was overturned by Pakistan’s 171-run third-wicket partnership between Zahid Fazal and Saleem Malik, helping Pakistan post 262/6 and defend it comfortably.

1994 – Austral-Asia Cup: Pakistan won by 39 runs
Pakistan set 250/6, and despite Vinod Kambli’s 56, India fell short at 211, reinforcing Pakistan’s Sharjah dominance.

1998 – Independence Cup, Dhaka: India won by 3 wickets
Sourav Ganguly’s brilliant 124 anchored India’s chase of Pakistan’s 314/5, achieving a nerve-racking victory in the decider of the Silver Jubilee Independence Cup.

1999 – Pepsi Cup, Bangalore: Pakistan won by 123 runs
Wasim Akram’s Pakistan posted 291/8; India’s top-order collapsed, resulting in a heavy 123-run defeat.

1999 – Coca-Cola Cup, Sharjah: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
India were bowled out for 125, and Pakistan chased it easily, marking consecutive dominant finals for Pakistan.

2007 – ICC T20 World Cup, Johannesburg: India won by 5 runs
India’s 157/5 was defended successfully, with Joginder Sharma holding nerve in the final over. Misbah-ul-Haq’s scoop attempt was caught by Sreesanth, delivering a thrilling T20 triumph.

2017 – ICC Champions Trophy, The Oval: Pakistan won by 180 runs
Pakistan crushed India with Fakhar Zaman’s 114 leading the charge to 338/4. India’s chase fell short at 158, marking a historic Champions Trophy victory.

A Rivalry Renewed:

From Miandad’s iconic last-ball six to Dhoni’s 2007 T20 heroics, Ganguly’s epic 1998 chase, and Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy triumph, Indo-Pak finals have provided some of cricket’s most thrilling moments.

The Asia Cup final 2025 in Dubai promises another chapter in this legendary rivalry. India look to secure their ninth title, while Pakistan aim for their third crown, making it a clash loaded with history, passion, and drama.

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