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India vs Pakistan (Source: AFP)
The Anticipation has reached its pinnacle as all 28,000 tickets for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 Final between India and Pakistan have been sold out, according to reports. Set to be played on Sunday (September 28, 2025) at the Dubai International Stadium, this game marks a historic moment as the two arch-rivals face off in an Asia Cup final for the first time in the tournament’s 41-year history.
Dubai Gears Up for India-Pakistan Final
It is important to note that in the group stage match between the two sides on September 14 around 20,000 spectators were present on the ground, while 17,000 fans attended the Super Four encounter on September 21.
It would not be wrong to say that that the fans present at the stadium for the final will witness a landmark contest with fierce rivalry, and nail-biting contest. Though previous matches saw noticeable gaps in the stands, sentiment have increased again and have overshadowed the earlier boycott calls.
Several reports have also confirmed that fans from both the nations are flying in from around the world, with hotels in and around Dubai reportedly booked out.
India enter as favourites, but gritty Pakistan can't be counted out
This is India vs Pakistan third meeting in the tournament, with India holding the upper hand so far. The Men in Blue defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage and followed it up with a six-wicket win in the Super Four stage.
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India have looked like the most complete unit in the competition. They have won every match so far they have played.
Pakistan will walk into the final with the 'underdog tag'. Their campaign almost ended prematurely during a tense Super Four clash against Bangladesh, where they narrowly clinched an 11-run win to book their ticket to the final.Though inconsistent, Pakistan have shown grit and determination that could serve them well in a high-stakes final.
