India vs Pakistan records in finals (Source: AFP)India and Pakistan are set to meet in yet another high-profile final, with the two arch-rivals facing each other in the men’s cricket gold-medal match at the 2026 Asian Games on October 3.On Thursday, India booked their place in the final after defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-final, with Ishan Kishan scoring an unbeaten 80, while Pakistan also advanced to the title clash.The upcoming Asian Games final will add another chapter to a rivalry that has produced several memorable encounters in tournament and series finals.From the World Championship of Cricket in 1985 to the Asia Cup in 2025, India and Pakistan have faced each other in several finals across different formats and competitions.That being said, let's take a look at India’s record against Pakistan in finals of tournaments and series.1985 Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket Final: March 10, 1985 (Winner- India)India defeated Pakistan by eight wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to win the World Championship of Cricket. Krishnamachari Srikkanth was named Player of the Match after scoring 67, while Ravi Shastri was the Player of the Tournament.1986 Austral-Asia Cup Final: April 18, 1986 (Winner-Pakistan)Pakistan beat India by one wicket in a dramatic finish at Sharjah, with Javed Miandad hitting the famous last-ball six to seal the title. Miandad scored an unbeaten 116 and was named Player of the Match, while legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar made 92.1991-92 Wills Trophy Final: October 25, 1991 (Winner- Pakistan)Pakistan defeated India by 72 runs in the final at Sharjah. Zahid Fazal (98) was Pakistan’s standout performer with the bat, while Aaqib Javed took 7 wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs, including a famous hat-trick.1994 Austral-Asia Cup Final: April 22, 1994 (Winner-Pakistan)Pakistan defeated India by 39 runs at Sharjah, with Aamer Sohail’s 69 helping Pakistan post 250/6 before India’s chase fell short; Sohail was named Player of the Match.1998 Silver Jubilee Independence Cup – 1st Final: January 14, 1998 (Winner- India)India won the first final by eight wickets in Dhaka after restricting Pakistan to 212/8. Sachin Tendulkar scored 95 and also took three wickets to earn the Player of the Match award.1998 Silver Jubilee Independence Cup – 2nd Final: January 16, 1998 (Winner- Pakistan)Pakistan levelled the best-of-three final series with a six-wicket victory, with Mohammad Hussain taking four wickets for Pakistan and being named Player of the Match.Also read: India vs Pakistan New Match Announced In Dubai, All Senior Players To Play1998 Silver Jubilee Independence Cup – 3rd Final: January 18, 1998 (Winner- India)India won the decider by three wickets to take the series 2-1, chasing down Pakistan’s 314/5. The classy left-handed opener, Sourav Ganguly, was named Player of the Match, while Sachin Tendulkar was Player of the Series.1999 Pepsi Cup Final: April 4, 1999 (Winner-Pakistan)Pakistan defeated India by 123 runs in Bengaluru after posting 291/8, with Inzamam-ul-Haq scoring 91 and Azhar Mahmood claiming five wickets. Mahmood was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance (25 off 28 and 5/10).1999 Coca-Cola Sharjah Cup Final: April 16, 1999 (Winner- Pakistan)Pakistan beat India by eight wickets in Sharjah after bowling India out for 125 and chasing the target in just 28 overs. Wasim Akram was named Player of the Match for his decisive bowling performance.2007 ICC World Twenty20 Final: September 24, 2007 (Winner- India)India won the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 final by five runs in Johannesburg in a thrilling finish. Indian opener Gautam Gambhir top-scored with 75, while Irfan Pathan took 3/16 and was named Player of the Match.2008 Kitply Cup Final: June 14, 2008 (Winner- Pakistan)Pakistan lifted the 2008 Kitply Cup after defeating India by 25 runs in the final. Salman Butt smashed 129, while Younis Khan scored a brilliant 108 to power Pakistan to 315/3. India were bowled out for 290 in 48.2 overs, despite MS Dhoni’s 64. Younis was named the Player of the Match.2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final: June 18, 2017 (Winner- Pakistan)Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs at The Oval after posting 338/4, with Fakhar Zaman scoring 114 and Mohammad Amir taking 3/16. For his heroic innings, Fakhar was named Player of the Match.2025 Asia Cup Final: September 28, 2025 (Winner- India)India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai to win the Asia Cup title, with Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 anchoring the chase and Kuldeep Yadav taking 4/30; Varma was named Player of the Match.India vs Pakistan: Overall Record in FinalsIn conclusion, India and Pakistan have faced each other in finals 13 times. Pakistan have won 8 of those, while India have won 5. Their most recent final meeting was in the 2025 Asia Cup on September 28, in which India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets.Also read: England Squad for Pakistan, Sri Lanka Tri Series Announced; Jofra Archer Out
