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India and Pakistan are set to lock horns in a blockbuster Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Stadium.
India came into the clash on the back of a commanding 41-run victory over Bangladesh in the Super 4, a result that confirmed their place in the title decider. Team India remains unbeaten in the tournament, showcasing depth in both batting and bowling, and will look to carry that momentum into the high-stakes final.
Pakistan, meanwhile, edged past Bangladesh in their final Super 4 fixture despite a fragile batting effort that saw them post only 135 runs. Their bowlers, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, turned the game in their favour and once again highlighted how central the pace attack is to their campaign.
With one side riding on consistency and the other relying heavily on bowling firepower, the stage is set for another intense India-Pakistan showdown under the lights in Dubai.
Caught is the likeliest option, with both teams relying on pace upfront.
The betting tip is...
First Wicket Method - Caught
78 %
22 %
IndiaPakistanIndia have stormed into the Asia Cup 2025 final unbeaten, delivering commanding performances in both the group stage and the Super Four. Their batting unit has been the standout, with Abhishek Sharma leading the charts as the tournament’s top scorer. The left-hander has amassed 248 runs at a blistering strike rate of 206.67, setting the tone at the top of the order.
On the bowling front, Kuldeep Yadav has been India’s biggest weapon, claiming 12 wickets and consistently troubling opposition batters with his variations.
While the overall balance of the side looks strong, fielding lapses have crept in during recent games, with dropped catches proving a concern. Nonetheless, India enters the final brimming with confidence, carrying momentum and form on their side.
Team India will be going with their strongest playing XI in the final against Pakistan.
Predicted Lineup: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pakistan have made it to the Asia Cup 2025 final after a gritty win over Bangladesh in the Super Four, a result that once again underlined their bowling strength but also exposed batting frailties.
Their campaign so far has been built on the shoulders of their pace attack, with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf leading from the front. Afridi ripped through Bangladesh’s top order with 3 for 17, while Rauf also struck with three wickets. Saim Ayub chipped in with two key breakthroughs, highlighting the depth in their bowling resources.
However, the batting unit has been far from convincing. Against Bangladesh, Pakistan found themselves in deep trouble at 49 for 5 before Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Nawaz stitched together valuable contributions to lift the side to 135. While the bowlers defended that total brilliantly, the batting order will need greater stability if Pakistan are to challenge India in the high-pressure final.
Pakistan will go with the balanced XI for the final against India.
Predicted Lineup: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
India enters the final as clear favourites with their unbeaten run, explosive batting led by Abhishek Sharma, and Kuldeep Yadav’s wicket-taking form.
Pakistan’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, gives them a fighting chance, but their fragile batting could prove costly. Expect India’s consistency and depth to give them the edge in what promises to be a tense contest.
