The match between India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup is always a big hit, but these two have never faced each other in the final.
16 editions have passed since 1984, and every time this dream match is missed due to some reason or the other.
Why an IND vs PAK final has never happened in the Asia Cup
Beginning in 1984: The tournament was in round-robin style, meaning no final was played. India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka played, India won.
1986: India boycotted Pakistan due to political dispute. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the final.
1988: Pakistan was eliminated in the group stage itself. India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final.
1990-91: This time Pakistan withdrew due to politics. India again defeated Sri Lanka in the final.
1995: All three teams had equal points, but net run rate put India and Sri Lanka in the final. India won. Pakistan was out.
1997: Net run rate took India to the final, but Sri Lanka defeated it by 8 wickets. Pakistan did not reach.
2000: India did not reach the final. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka to win the first title.
2004: India defeated Pakistan in the Super Four, then Sri Lanka by 25 runs in the final. Pakistan was out.
2008: India again won over Pakistan in the Super Four. India became champion in the final.
2010: Pakistan got stuck in the group. India defeated Sri Lanka in the final.
2012: India was out after losing to Bangladesh. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in the final.
2014: India lost to both Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the final.
2016: First T20 edition. Pakistan failed in the group. India defeated Bangladesh in the final.
2018: Pakistan out of Super Four. India won the title.
2022: India lost to Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Super Four. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the final.
2023: Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in a thrilling match in Super Four. India defeated Sri Lanka badly in the final and won the 8th title.
Now talking about 2025: This tournament is going on in Dubai. Both are going to clash in the group stage on 14 September, but what about the final? The tournament has just started, let’s see if history changes.
