The anticipation is tremendous – India and Pakistan set meet in the 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 across formats and cups. Pakistan leads that tally comfortably with , while India has claimed titles against them.

Yet, in the realm of , the only time these two giants met in a final was in the , when Pakistan crushed India by at The Oval.

First Asia Cup Final Between IND-PAK

The Asia Cup 2025 final will be the first between

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