IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: How many times have India and Pakistan met in Finals

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.

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