India vs Pakistan ICC 2025 – All You Need to Know Before the Match
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Start Time: 8:00 PM IST
Broadcast: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV
🇮🇳 India’s Road to the Final
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has been in stellar form throughout the ICC 2025 tournament. The team dominated both the Group and Super Four stages with consistent performances. Abhishek Sharma, the tournament’s top scorer with 309 runs, and Kuldeep Yadav, leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets, have been key to India’s success.
🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Path
Pakistan, under Salman Ali Agha, faced challenges but bounced back strongly in the Super Four stage. Victories over strong teams like Bangladesh showcased their resilience. Players like Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf will be crucial in this high-pressure final.
⚖️ Toss & Team Updates
India won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of pitch conditions and evening dew. Hardik Pandya misses out due to injury, with Rinku Singh stepping in. Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dubey are back in the playing XI. Pakistan fields the same team that defeated Bangladesh in the previous match.
🏟️ Pitch & Weather Conditions
The Dubai pitch is expected to favor spinners with a slower surface that rewards tactical bowling. Clear skies and temperatures around 28–30°C make for perfect cricketing conditions.
📺 How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network and stream it online via Sony LIV or FanCode.
🔥 Why This Final Matters
This final is historic: India and Pakistan face each other in an ICC final for the first time in 41 years. With decades of rivalry and passionate fans worldwide, the match promises high drama, spectacular performances, and unforgettable moments.
