IND vs PAK finals: The anticipation is tremendous – India and Pakistan set meet in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, first time in 17 editions, it will be one of those rare occasions when the subcontinent’s fiercest rivals clash for a tournament crown. But just how often has this happened?
Indo-Pak Finals Aren’t Common
Although India-Pakistan matches are among the most watched in cricket, final confrontations have been surprisingly uncommon. According to historical records, the two teams have met in 12 tournament finals across formats and cups. Pakistan leads that tally comfortably with 8 wins, while India has claimed 4 titles against them.
Yet, in the realm of ICC 50‑over events, the only time these two giants met in a final was in the 2017 Champions Trophy, when Pakistan crushed India by 180 runs at The Oval.
First Asia Cup Final Between IND-PAK
The Asia Cup 2025 final will be the first final between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup history. Outside that, their final clashes are mostly in older, bilateral or regional tournaments.
Asia Cup 2025: The Next Big Stage
On Sunday, India and Pakistan set to lock horns for the Asia Cup crown, it won’t merely be another match. It will be a rare final clash under modern ACC eyes, carrying decades of rivalry, expectations, and history. With Pakistan’s historic advantage in finals and India’s hunger to tilt the balance, it promises drama, narratives, and perhaps, a moment that will be added to this rivalry’s legend.
Stats Says All About Overall Finals
| Tournament | Winner | Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 World Championship | India | 8 wickets (17 balls) | Melbourne | 10-Mar-1985 |
| 1986 Austral-Asia Cup | Pakistan | 1 wicket (0 balls) | Sharjah | 18-Apr-1986 |
| 1991 Wills Trophy | Pakistan | 72 runs | Sharjah | 25-Oct-1991 |
| 1994 Austral-Asia Cup | Pakistan | 39 runs | Sharjah | 22-Apr-1994 |
| 1998 Silver Jubilee Cup (1st Final) | India | 8 wickets (53 balls) | Dhaka | 14-Jan-1998 |
| 1998 Silver Jubilee Cup (2nd Final) | Pakistan | 6 wickets (111 balls) | Dhaka | 16-Jan-1998 |
| 1998 Silver Jubilee Cup (3rd Final) | India | 3 wickets (1 ball) | Dhaka | 18-Jan-1998 |
| 1999 Pepsi Cup | Pakistan | 123 runs | Bengaluru | 4-Apr-1999 |
| 1999 Coca-Cola Cup | Pakistan | 8 wickets (132 balls) | Sharjah | 16-Apr-1999 |
| 2007 ICC World T20 | India | 5 runs | Johannesburg | 24-Sep-2007 |
| 2008 Kitply Cup | Pakistan | 25 runs | Dhaka | 14-Jun-2008 |
| 2017 ICC Champions Trophy | Pakistan | 158 runs | London | 18-Jun-2017 |
