New Delhi: India and Pakistan rivalry is never just cricket as it holds added emotions and tonight in Dubai it will hold added value in history itself. The final of Asia Cup 2025 will mark their first ever decider between in two in the 41 year long history of the tournament. Despite India’s dominance in recent encounters, their record against Pakistan in tournament finals and that too especially in the UAE tells a different story.

Across 10 summit clashes till date, India have managed to win only three. The rest are the painful reminders of what happens when pressure meets destiny. The UAE, in particular, has been Pakistan’s fortress. Sharjah has witnessed heartbreak after heartbreak for Men In Blue from Miandad’s last-ball six in 1986 to a string of lopsided defeats through the ’90s.

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