Cricket fans are buzzing with excitement over the possibility of a thrilling India vs. Pakistan showdown in the Asia Cup 2025 final on September 28. This would be a historic event, marking the first time these arch-rivals have met in an Asia Cup championship match.
The two cricketing giants have already clashed once in the Super Four stage, where India emerged victorious. Pakistan, however, demonstrated their resilience by securing a crucial win against Sri Lanka in a must-win encounter, keeping their hopes for the title alive.
Currently, India leads the Super Four points table, with Pakistan holding the second spot. If both teams continue their winning momentum, the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan final will become a reality, adding another electrifying chapter to their intense rivalry.
Despite their legendary rivalry, which spans 20 matches across ODI and T20 formats since the tournament’s inception in 1984, an Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan has never materialized—until potentially now.
Following Pakistan’s recent triumph over Sri Lanka, their formidable pace bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, addressed the media. When asked about a potential final encounter with India, Afridi issued a bold and confident statement:
“Final tak na wo pahoche hain, na hum. Jab ayenge to dekh lenge. Humara kaam hai Asia Cup jitna.” (Translated: “Neither they nor we have reached the final yet. Once we get there, we’ll see. Our job is to win the Asia Cup.”)
Afridi’s words underscore his team’s determination and readiness to face any opponent, including their biggest rivals, for the coveted Asia Cup trophy.