Another India Pakistan final

Shoaib Malik and Mahendra Singh Dhoni get a feel of the series trophy, Mirpur, June 13, 2008

India v Pakistan, final, Kitply Cup, Mirpur
Ancient history favours Pakistan, but more modern events give India the edge going into Saturday's encounter. Pakistan have usually fared better in ODI finals between these traditional rivals, winning five of the seven tournaments where the two sides met in the title clash - but the last of those was in 1999. India have had the upper hand in recent matches, winning five of their last seven games and with their rampaging top-order firing, have steamrollered their way to the final.