Islamabad ( Khyber Point)Pakistan has booked its place in the Asia Cup 2025 final after edging out Bangladesh in a nail-biting encounter, securing victory by just 11 runs. The win has set the stage for an unprecedented showdown with archrival India.
Despite the Asia Cup’s 41-year history, stretching back to its inaugural edition in 1984, Pakistan and India have astonishingly never faced each other in the tournament’s final. From 1984 to 2023, the competition has been held 16 times, with both sides meeting frequently in group and Super Four matches but never at the ultimate stage.
India remains the tournament’s most successful team, having lifted the trophy eight times. Sri Lanka follows with six titles, while Pakistan has claimed the crown twice. This year marks a historic first as the two cricketing giants finally collide in the championship decider.
In the lead-up to the final, India outclassed Pakistan in both the group and Super Four stages, leaving the Men in Green under pressure. However, Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence that his side can turn the tables in the final and make history by defeating their fiercest rivals when it matters most.
Cricket fans across South Asia and beyond are bracing for what promises to be one of the most highly anticipated contests in the sport’s regional history. The final will be played on September 28, where millions of viewers are expected to tune in as Pakistan and India battle for supremacy in the Asia Cup for the very first time.
