The stage is set, and the fans have spoken. Tickets for the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 final between arch-rivals Pakistan and India have officially sold out, with the 28,000-capacity Dubai International Cricket Stadium now “house full,” organisers confirmed.
The demand reflects the unprecedented hype surrounding the first-ever Asia Cup title clash between these two cricketing powerhouses. Earlier in the tournament, the India-Pakistan encounters already drew massive crowds—20,000 for the group-stage clash on September 14 and 17,000 for the Super Four match on September 21. But the final has eclipsed them all.
Pakistan booked their spot in the final after a nail-biting 11-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Fours on September 25, setting up a historic showdown against India. The Indian side, unbeaten until now in the tournament, has already defeated Pakistan twice—by seven wickets in the group stage and six wickets in the Super Four—making Sunday’s encounter even more intense.
Off the field, tensions remain high. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav’s controversial actions, including skipping the customary handshake at the toss and making politically charged comments in post-match interviews, have added fuel to the fire. The International Cricket Council (ICC) reprimanded Yadav following a formal complaint lodged by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Despite the charged atmosphere, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha is optimistic. “The amount of pressure on both teams will be the same. We will try to give our best and win the final,” he said ahead of the historic clash.
With fans snapping up every ticket and the anticipation reaching fever pitch, Sunday’s final promises more than just cricket—it’s a battle of pride, history, and legacy.
