The scene is well and truly set for a blockbuster climax as arch-nemesis India and Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. With Suryakumar Yadav at the helm, India comes into the game with the psychological advantage after winning against Pakistan twice in the current edition. However, as they remain unbeaten, the Men in Blue will now be aiming for another win as they are already a well balanced team which includes power hitters and wicket-taking bowlers.
Pitch Report
The Dubai surface has historically been slower than Abu Dhabi, commonly supporting spinners and making strokes a bit tough. But the India-Sri Lanka battle on Friday unveiled a more genuine wicket with lots of runs available, pointing towards the fact that the final could witness a well-balanced contest between bat and ball.
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Pacers will have to deliver hard lengths to elicit any assistance, whereas spinners may play a determining role as the match unfolds. A surface that favors both batting and bowling should hold the game in balance.
Toss Strategy
Since the final is going to be a high-tension contest, the toss might be decisive. Chasing teams under lights at Dubai usually discover that the ball skids on, making it relatively easier for them. Yet, given the pressure of a summit encounter, captains might want to post runs and allow bowlers to defend with scoreboard pressure. Keeping in mind the weather forecast temperatures reaching a high of 40 degrees Celsius in the afternoon before dropping to 31 degrees Celsius in the evening batting second would also serve to save energy in challenging conditions.
