India vs Pakistan, Final, Asia Cup 2025

India’s quest for a well-deserved title win  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions

• Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 3.70 to be India’s best bowler  
• Haris Rauf has odds of 3.85 to be Pakistan’s best bowler
• India has odds of 1.44 to hit the most sixes in the game
• Pakistan has odds of 3.42 to hit the most sixes in the game

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is the final match in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, and we couldn’t have asked for a better match-up. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will battle it out for the third time in the tournament, where Pakistan will look to end the jinx. The Indians are undefeated so far in the tournament and defeated Sri Lanka in their last Super 4 game. The side has won the last four games against Pakistan and shall start this game with higher odds. The Pakistanis defeated Bangladesh in a nail-biting contest to book a berth in the final. They will face a tough challenge in this game and hope to overcome their losing streak against India. It will be a high-pressure contest, and we expect a nail-biting finish.  

India Preview      

Suryakumar Yadav and his men faced the first challenge in the last game as the Sri Lankans gave them a big scare. The game went to the Super Over, but the team won it there to retain their undefeated streak. They are favorites on cricket betting sites, and Yadav would like to lead his players to victory and secure the Asia Cup for a record seventh time.       
 
Abhishek Sharma has made 309 runs in this season, and the team expects him to deliver a good start in this game with Shubman Gill. Suryakumar Yadav will look to do well in the middle order and add runs with Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma. The team has firepower in the lower middle order and shall expect runs in this game from Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel.  

The team struggled with the ball in the last game, but Jasprit Bumrah’s return strengthens the bowling, and he will look to strike early in the game with Hardik Pandya. Kuldeep Yadav has been the pick of the bowlers for the team in this tournament and must bowl good spells in the middle with Varun Chakaravarthy. Axar Patel and Shivam Dube add balance to this attack, making it strong.  

Expected Starting XI for India     

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh 

Pakistan Preview      

Salman Agha and his men held their nerves under pressure in the last Super Four game, defeating Bangladesh by 11 runs. With a small score on the board, the bowling attack defended it bravely. Agha will be worried about the form of his top and middle order, which hasn’t been consistent. They will start this game behind on cricket betting apps and look to defy the odds and win the Asia Cup for the first time since 2012.  

Sahibzada Farhan did well against India in the last game and must deliver a good start alongside Fakhar Zaman. Saim Ayub’s failures have added to the team’s headache, and he must build partnerships in the middle order with Salman Agha and Hussain Talat. Mohammad Haris, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Nawaz are good hitters, and they must score runs in the lower middle order.  

The Pakistani bowlers delivered a wonderful performance in the last game, but they face a bigger test. Shaheen Afridi looked at his best in the last game and must do well with the new ball alongside Faheem Ashraf. Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed must pick wickets in the middle overs to put the Indians under pressure. Mohaammad Nawaz and Saim Ayub will look to use the conditions well in this game.  

Expected Starting XI for Pakistan     

Salman Agha (c), Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

In the last 20 games at this venue, the side batting first has defended the score successfully only six times. Toss is often the deciding factor at this venue, as dew makes it challenging for the team bowling second. Hence, the side winning the toss won’t hesitate to bowl first.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect clear skies over Dubai and a warm evening. The wicket will be flat, but it is two-paced, and batsmen must be watchful on this wicket. Bowlers have also struggled, as the fast outfield doesn't leave much room for error. A score of 180 runs will be good for the team batting first on this surface.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Pakistanis haven’t found answers to the questions the Indians have posed to them in this tournament. The top order has struggled in the power play, and the team must make a strong start with both bat and ball in the first six overs to secure a win in this game. The Indians have been clinical during the tournament, and apart from their fielding, the side has ticked all the boxes. Based on the recent form, the Indians have an edge in this game.  

Our prediction is for India to win