Tickets for Sunday’s Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium have officially sold out, with all 28,000 seats taken. Fans are set to witness a landmark encounter as the two arch-rivals face off in the Asia Cup final for the first time ever.

Earlier meetings in this edition already drew large crowds. The group stage game on September 14 attracted roughly 20,000 spectators, while the Super Four clash on September 21 saw 17,000 fans in attendance. Despite these numbers, there were noticeable gaps in the stands, amid calls of boycott from some Indian supporters following the Pahalgam attack earlier this year.

Since that time, India has maintained its dominance over Pakistan, winning both matches comfortably, and the sold-out final reflects the heightened anticipation for this historic showdown. The Dubai stadium will be buzzing as fans prepare for a high-stakes clash with deep national significance.

IND vs PAK: Significance of this Asia Cup final

In the 41-year history of the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan have never met in a final – making this edition particularly historic. India heads into the summit clash undefeated, having already beaten Pakistan twice: a seven-wicket victory in the group stage and a six-wicket win in the Super Four stage.

While India has controlled the tournament so far, the rivalry has been tense, with matches marked by a lack of handshakes, sharp exchanges during press conferences, and gestures reflecting the political and military tensions between the two nations earlier this year.

For Pakistan, the final is an opportunity to overturn previous results and challenge India on a historic stage. Meanwhile, India must guard against complacency; even dominant performances in earlier games will count for little if the team slips under the intense pressure of the final. With the stadium fully packed, emotions, expectations, and history collide for what promises to be a memorable clash.

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