The tickets for Sunday’s Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium have officially sold out, with all 28,000 seats taken. Fans are set to witness a landmark encounter as the arch-rivals face off in an Asia Cup final for the first time in the tournament’s 41-year history.
The earlier meetings between the two teams in this edition already drew significant crowds. The group stage clash on September 14 attracted nearly 20,000 spectators, while the Super
Four encounter on September 21 saw close to 17,000 in attendance. Despite these figures, empty patches in the stands were visible due to calls for a boycott from sections of Indian supporters following the Pahalgam attack earlier this year.
Since then, however, the Men in Blue have maintained complete dominance over their Salman Ali Agha-led side. They defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage and followed it up with a six-wicket victory in the Super Four. Entering the final unbeaten, India will look to seal the title and extend their supremacy, while Pakistan will view the summit clash as a chance for redemption on a historic stage.
The buildup to the final has been charged not just with sporting anticipation, but also political undertones. The rivalry has seen a lack of handshakes between players, pointed remarks in press conferences, and gestures reflecting broader national tensions. With both nations carrying heavy expectations, the stakes extend far beyond the cricket field.
For the Indians, the challenge will be to avoid complacency despite their unbeaten run. In a high-pressure final, even past dominance offers no guarantees. The Men in Green, on the other hand, will aim to overturn the narrative and silence critics with a performance worthy of the occasion.
With every seat sold and the Dubai stadium set to be packed to capacity, emotions, expectations, and history are all converging. The cricket fans worldwide will be watching closely as the arch-rivals prepare to lock horns in one of the most anticipated matches in Asia Cup history.
