What is India’s record versus Pakistan in multination tournament finals?
**What is India’s Record Versus Pakistan in Multination Tournament Finals?**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 27, 2025 | 09:57 PM*
For the first time ever, India and Pakistan are set to clash in an Asia Cup final. The highly anticipated match will take place at Dubai International Stadium on September 28. India, unbeaten in the tournament so far, were the first team to secure their spot in the final. Pakistan earned their place by defeating Bangladesh in the semifinal on Thursday.
Here, we take a look at India’s historical record against Pakistan in the finals of multination tournaments involving five or more teams.
### Historical Finals Between India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan have faced each other **five times** in multination tournament finals.
– **1985 World Championship of Cricket (ODIs), Melbourne**
The first encounter saw India emerge victorious by eight wickets, setting a strong precedent in their final clashes.
– **1986 Austral-Asia Cup final, Sharjah**
Pakistan won in a thrilling finish that is still remembered today. Javed Miandad’s last-ball six off Chetan Sharma remains one of the most iconic moments in ODI cricket.
– **1994 Austral-Asia Cup final, Sharjah**
Pakistan again defeated India by 39 runs. Key contributions came from Aamer Sohail and Basit Ali, who helped Pakistan post 250/6. India, however, faltered in the run chase and were bowled out for 211.
### T20 World Cup Final: A Nail-Biter in Johannesburg, 2007
The inaugural T20 World Cup final between these two giants was an intense battle. India set a target of 158 runs. Pakistan appeared on course with a score of 104/7, but Misbah-ul-Haq’s late heroics kept the match alive, requiring 13 runs off the last over.
MS Dhoni entrusted Joginder Sharma to bowl the final over. Despite conceding a six, Misbah’s attempted scoop was caught by Sreesanth at short fine-leg, and India won by five runs in a memorable finish.
### 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final: Pakistan Clinch a Dominant Win
The last final meeting between India and Pakistan was at The Oval in 2017. Pakistan crushed India by 180 runs, powered by Fakhar Zaman’s outstanding century. Pakistan posted a formidable total of 338/4 batting first, eventually securing their maiden Champions Trophy title.
### Overall Head-to-Head in Tournament Finals
After these five classic encounters, the head-to-head record in multination tournament finals stands at:
– **Pakistan: 3 wins**
– **India: 2 wins**
As the Asia Cup final approaches, fans eagerly await the next chapter in this historic rivalry. Will India level the count, or will Pakistan extend their dominance in finals?
Stay tuned for what promises to be an epic showdown.
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