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Ind vs Pak Final Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: Get ready for a high-octane showdown as India take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Final, set to be played on Sunday, September 28 in Dubai. This marks the first-ever Asia Cup final between these two arch-rivals, making it a truly historic encounter that cricket fans won’t want to miss.
Jasprit Bumrah returns to the playing XI, boosting India’s already formidable bowling attack, while all eyes are on Hardik Pandya’s fitness ahead of the final. Abhishek Sharma has been India’s standout performer, scoring three consecutive fifties in the Super Four stage.
On the other hand, Pakistan have had a mixed campaign. While they’ve managed to make it to the final, they’ve lost both their matches against India and haven’t looked very convincing in their wins either. Their bowling attack remains their strongest weapon, but their batting unit has struggled throughout the tournament.
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Team India enters the final as the only unbeaten team in the tournament, having won all six of their matches so far. They’ve already defeated Pakistan twice – first by 7 wickets in the Group Stage, and then again by 6 wickets in the Super Four stage and will be looking to complete a hat-trick of wins against their biggest rivals.
The return of Jasprit Bumrah to the playing XI is a major boost for India, while fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation on Hardik Pandya’s fitness ahead of the final.
One of the standout performers for India has been Abhishek Sharma, who has scored three consecutive half-centuries in the Super Four stage, cementing his place as the breakout star of the tournament.
On the other hand, Pakistan has had a mixed campaign. While they’ve managed to make it to the final, they’ve lost both their matches against India and haven’t looked very convincing in their wins either. Their bowling attack remains their strongest weapon, but their batting unit has struggled throughout the tournament.
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The Dubai pitch is expected to offer a fair contest between bat and ball. While it should be good for batting, bowlers can expect some assistance too. The weather will be hot, but dew is unlikely to play a major role, which could make the toss a critical factor in deciding match strategy.
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
Pakistan: Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Don’t miss this epic India vs Pakistan battle in the Asia Cup 2025 Final – a match that promises drama, passion, and top-class cricket action!
Tilak Varma reached his fifty as India steadily builds the chase. Shivam Dube is showing intent with a powerful six and good running between the wickets. Despite some tight bowling from Abrar Ahmed, India is rotating the strike well and applying pressure back on Pakistan with aggressive shots and smart running. The crowd is lively with loud "India India" chants as the chase intensifies.
In the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai, Pakistan scored 146 all out. India is currently 100/4 after 15 overs, chasing at 6.67 runs per over with 47 runs needed from 30 balls.
Tight running between the wickets with multiple singles from both Shivam Dube and Tilak Varma. A close run-out chance on Tilak Varma creates a scare but he’s safely back after a video review. Saim Ayub’s bowling is consistent with flight and variations, but the batsmen are rotating the strike well.
Abrar Ahmed continues to trouble the Indian batsmen. Tilak Varma picks up a single early in the over but then Sanju Samson is dismissed for 24 runs, caught at backward point off an outside edge from a leg-spinner. The earlier dropped catch by Pakistan proved costly as Samson’s wicket breaks India’s momentum. Shivam Dube walks in to bat as pressure mounts.
Sanju Samson breaks the dot-ball streak with a powerful six over long-on off Saim Ayub’s loose delivery. The rest of the over sees tight batting with singles and good defense from both Samson and Tilak Varma, who also rotates the strike well.
Tilak Varma shines with aggressive yet calculated batting, hitting a six with a stylish slog-sweep. Both he and Sanju Samson keep the momentum with smart singles and well-placed shots, steadily adding runs.
Saim Ayub bowls a tight over but concedes 4 singles as India keep rotating the strike. Both Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma are keeping the scoreboard ticking with smart, controlled shots.
Steady over from Abrar Ahmed as India collect singles. Sanju Samson gets a life with a dropped catch at deep mid-wicket by Hussain Talat, but no damage done yet.
Sanju Samson shows intent with a pulled four off Haris Rauf, while Tilak Varma stays watchful. Pakistan keeps things tight with disciplined bowling and good fielding.
Tilak Varma continues to anchor India's recovery with a powerful sweep for four off Nawaz. The rest of the over is well controlled by Pakistan, with singles and dot balls.
Tilak Varma provides much-needed momentum at the end of the Powerplay. After a couple of dot balls, he punishes Faheem Ashraf with a crisp back-foot punch for four and a stylish pick-up shot for six over long leg. Ends the over with a single.
Faheem Ashraf strikes again! After conceding a rare boundary to Shubman Gill (a pulled four), he gets his man with a slower ball—Gill skies it to mid-on where Haris Rauf takes a sharp catch. India lose their third wicket inside the Powerplay.
Shaheen Afridi strikes again! He removes Suryakumar Yadav with a clever slower ball, caught brilliantly by Salman Agha at mid-off. SKY falls for just 1 as India slip to 10/2. Tilak Varma joins Gill and gets off the mark, while Gill survives a close run-out scare on the final ball.
Faheem Ashraf struck early, removing Abhishek Sharma with a well-disguised slower ball caught at mid-on. Suryakumar Yadav joined Gill at the crease, but both batters played cautiously. Gill ended the over with a couple of runs.
Shaheen Afridi started with pace and swing, troubling Abhishek Sharma early. Despite a few nervy plays-and-misses, Abhishek struck a classy boundary through cover. Shubman Gill ended the over with a streaky two off the outside edge.
Another one bites the dust! Mohammad Nawaz falls to Jasprit Bumrah, caught by Rinku Singh at deep mid-wicket. A mistimed slog ends his scratchy innings. Pakistan collapse from 113/1 to 146 all-out, losing 9 wickets for just 33 runs — a shocking meltdown in a high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 final.
Jasprit Bumrah brought the heat in the 17th over of the Asia Cup 2025 final. He dismissed Haris Rauf with a perfect yorker that crashed into the base of off stump. Rauf managed a lucky four earlier in the over but couldn’t survive Bumrah’s class. Abrar Ahmed came in next but failed to score off the last ball. Just 7 runs and a crucial wicket from the over — Bumrah delivers once again when it matters most.
Kuldeep Yadav is wreaking havoc for India in the Asia Cup 2025 final, picking up three quick wickets. He cleanly dismisses Salman Agha for 8 with a sharp catch by Sanju Samson, traps Shaheen Afridi lbw after a successful review, and sends back Faheem Ashraf for a duck caught by Tilak Varma. Pakistan is struggling as Kuldeep’s spin bowling puts India firmly in control.
In the thrilling Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan, Varun Chakaravarthy strikes a crucial blow by dismissing Fakhar Zaman for 46 off 35 balls. Despite Fakhar’s earlier six and aggressive batting, Varun stuck to his plan and bowled wide, forcing a thick edge caught by Kuldeep Yadav. Follow the latest updates and India vs Pakistan live score as the match intensifies in Dubai. Stay tuned for every wicket and boundary in this epic IND vs PAK match for cricketing glory!
Kuldeep Yadav strikes with the wicket of Saim Ayub caught by Bumrah, boosting India’s hopes. Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Haris keep the scoreboard ticking with smart singles and doubles. Kuldeep faces some pressure, bowling wides, but maintains tight control overall.
Tilak Varma bowls tightly but Fakhar Zaman finds some boundaries, including a well-timed four. Saim Ayub gets off the mark with singles as Pakistan steadily builds the innings.
Pakistan gets off to a strong start with Sahibzada Farhan scoring freely, including a six, before being caught by Tilak Varma for 57. Fakhar Zaman and new batter Saim Ayub continue the chase.
Kuldeep Yadav faces a challenging over as Sahibzada Farhan reaches his fifty with calm precision, while Fakhar Zaman breaks free with a powerful six. Pakistan builds momentum despite tight bowling.
Axar Patel bowls a disciplined over, with Sahibzada Farhan shining brightly—hitting a crucial four and rotating the strike well. Fakhar Zaman adds quick singles, keeping Pakistan’s innings lively amid strong crowd support.
Kuldeep Yadav’s over sees a mix of tight bowling and aggressive batting from Pakistan. Sahibzada Farhan strikes a powerful six off the last ball, keeping the momentum strong, while both Farhan and Fakhar Zaman rotate the strike with quick singles. A brilliant save by Rinku prevents another boundary, adding excitement to the over.
Axar Patel bowls tightly, but Pakistan’s openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman, continue to build a steady partnership with smart singles and boundaries. Farhan particularly finds good timing, hitting a boundary off the last ball of the over.
Varun Chakaravarthy bowls tightly to Pakistan’s openers, who rotate the strike well with quick singles and a couple of twos. Suryakumar Yadav’s sharp fielding saves crucial runs, keeping the pressure on Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan.
Sahibzada Farhan takes control against Jasprit Bumrah in this over, smashing a four and a massive six with powerful shots. Despite a tight delivery and a direct hit, Farhan keeps the runs flowing smoothly for Pakistan. A brief scare as Farhan appears to hurt his shoulder, but he quickly recovers and continues to dominate the bowling.
In the third over, Pakistan continues to build momentum with Fakhar Zaman hitting a stylish four to third man. Both Fakhar and Sahibzada Farhan are rotating the strike well against Shivam Dube’s bowling. Despite some tight fielding efforts from Dube, Pakistan is steadily adding runs. Meanwhile, India receives a blow as Hardik Pandya is ruled out due to a quadricep injury, announced by Ravi Shastri.
After two overs in the Asia Cup final, Pakistan is 11 without loss. Sahibzada Farhan has scored 10 off 11 balls, showing some good shots including a boundary off Jasprit Bumrah’s slower ball. Bumrah has kept tight lines but Farhan is finding gaps and running well. Fakhar Zaman is yet to get off the mark. The match is still in an early, cautious phase.
In the opening over of the Asia Cup final, Shivam Dube bowled to Sahibzada Farhan, who scored a boundary off the fifth ball. Farhan struggled with timing early on but managed a well-placed loft over mid-on for four runs. Pakistan starts cautiously with 4 runs in the first over, no wickets lost.
Pakistan (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Suryakumar Yadav: "We will bowl first. The wicket looks good and tends to improve under lights. Although we’ve done well batting first, we prefer chasing today. The groundsmen have done an excellent job preparing the pitch. Our cricket over the last 5-6 games has been impressive. Unfortunately, Hardik will be missing out."
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Right now, it feels nearly impossible to bowl to Abhishek Sharma without him smashing boundaries, let alone dismissing him. Throughout this tournament, only his own mistakes have prevented him from truly dominating. Pakistan will surely recall how Abhishek was dismissed during last year’s IPL playoffs - Mitchell Starc’s early out-swingers tempted him into a defensive shot that ended up hitting his off-stump.
Shaheen Afridi, once hailed as the spiritual heir to Starc in world cricket, will be hoping to recreate that kind of impact and unsettle Sharma once again.
Adding fuel to the already raging fire, Pakistani YouTuber Muhammad Furqan Bhatti has stirred controversy with a veiled threat towards Team India. In a viral video, Bhatti warned that if Pakistan wins the Asia Cup final, there might be a need for extra security for Indian players during the post-match presentation......
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After personally stepping in to cover Haris Rauf’s fine, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is set to present the Asia Cup 2025 trophy - regardless of which team lifts it. This is due to his dual role as the head of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), and reports confirm he has already arrived in Dubai ahead of the final.
Whether his presence alongside Team India win or lose - will be viewed as a gesture of goodwill or spark fresh controversy remains to be seen in the hours to come.
Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, has urged Team India to remain cautious and avoid complacency ahead of the high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan on Sunday. Despite having already defeated Pakistan twice in the tournament, Sharma believes the final will be a different ball game altogether.
In an interview with PTI, Sharma highlighted that Pakistan will be determined to bounce back, especially after two back-to-back losses to India. He stressed that Suryakumar Yadav and his team must stay focused and not underestimate their opponents in a pressure-filled final.
“It could very well be 3-0 in India’s favour, but it won’t come easy. It’s the final, and Pakistan will come hard at us. India can’t afford to be complacent - they must take this challenge seriously,” Sharma cautioned.
Despite facing heavy criticism for his taunts toward Indian players and fans in the previous clash - many feeling he crossed the line of acceptable on-field behavior - Haris Rauf still has the full backing of his skipper. Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final, Pakistan captain Salman Agha stood firmly behind his fiery pacer, saying that Rauf's aggression is part of what makes him so effective.
“If you take aggression away from a fast bowler, what’s left? Every player manages their emotions differently. I give them the freedom to express themselves on the field. As long as it doesn’t cross the line or disrespect anyone, I have no problem with it,” Agha stated.
But whether or not Rauf actually stayed within that line - well, that’s the million-dollar question.
At the other end, India face a few pressing concerns they must resolve before stepping into the final. Chief among them is the underwhelming form of captain Suryakumar Yadav. While SKY began the tournament on a solid note, his performances have dipped significantly during the Super 4 stage, where he has failed to make any notable impact. His talent and flair are undeniable, but he hasn’t been able to find those fluent, attacking starts that typically allow him to dominate an innings. Although India have managed to stay unbeaten despite his struggles, they’ll be hoping their skipper can rise to the occasion and provide that extra spark in the batting lineup.
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Abhishek Sharma has been unstoppable in this tournament. With 309 runs, he’s not just India’s top scorer but also the leading run-getter overall. His scores so far - 30, 31, 38, 74, 75, and 61 - tell a story of consistency: three solid starts followed by three impressive half-centuries. Remarkably, Abhishek hasn't had a single failure yet, which naturally brings up the looming question of the law of averages.
If tonight turns out to be Abhishek’s off day, the pressure could mount on the rest of the Indian batting lineup - especially considering the inconsistent form of the middle order. But if he continues his dream run and goes on to score a century, it could well take the game away from Pakistan before they even get a foothold.
Leading Wicket Takers 📈Kuldeep Yadav sits pretty atop the wicket takers' list, with 1️⃣3️⃣ scalps to his name so far, with one more chance to add to his tally.#dpworldasiacup2025 #acc pic.twitter.com/4nXVzrcS0G
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