Tickets for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 final between Pakistan and India have officially sold out.
The Asia Cup administration confirmed that all 28,000 seats, including pavilion and VIP boxes, have been taken, guaranteeing a houseful stadium for Sunday’s historic showdown.
Record-breaking ticket sales
Organisers revealed that the response for the final far surpassed earlier fixtures. Around 20,000 seats were filled in the group-stage clash on September 14, while 17,000 fans attended the Super Four encounter on September 21. For the grand finale, the stadium will see its full capacity with every seat occupied.
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First-ever final meeting between rivals
Since the Asia Cup’s inception in 1984, India and Pakistan have never faced each other in the tournament final. Today’s clash marks a first, intensifying the already fierce rivalry between the two cricketing giants. India head into the decider with momentum, having beaten Pakistan twice earlier in this edition.
Pakistan’s road to final
Pakistan enter the final as underdogs, having lost 12 of their last 15 T20Is against India. Their campaign almost came to an end in the Super Four stage, but a crucial victory against Bangladesh kept their hopes alive and secured them a spot in the championship match.
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India overcomes injury concerns
India also faced a minor setback when Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma suffered cramps in the Super Four match against Sri Lanka. However, both players have been declared fit and are expected to feature in today’s high-stakes final.
For the first time in 41 years, Pakistan and India will battle for the Asia Cup crown in a grand final tonight at 7:30pm in Dubai.
The cricket world is buzzing with excitement as arch-rivals Pakistan and India gear up for their first-ever Asia Cup final clash. The highly anticipated showdown will take place at the Dubai International Stadium, promising a fierce contest between Pakistan’s in-form bowling and India’s explosive batting.
First-ever Pakistan-India final in Asia Cup history
Cricket fans have waited over four decades for this moment. Since the Asia Cup’s inception 41 years ago, the two cricketing giants have never faced each other in the final. Tonight’s match will mark a historic first, adding extra emotion and intensity to an already heated rivalry.
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Match details and timings
The final will begin at 7:30pm Pakistan Standard Time at the Dubai International Stadium. A houseful crowd is expected, with ticket prices ranging from Rs32,000 to Rs480,000, reflecting the soaring demand to witness history in the making.
