Today is September 28, 2025, and all eyes are on the Asia Cup Final — India vs Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Indian Express+3Wikipedia+3Al Jazeera+3
This is the first time ever these two teams are playing in an Asia Cup final. Wikipedia India has already beaten Pakistan twice in this tournament — once in the group stage and again in the Super Four. The Indian Express+3The Economic Times+3ESPN Cricinfo+3
There’s more than just a trophy on the line. With the rivalry, politics, pride, and pressure, this match carries weight that few finals ever do.
Toss & Playing Setup
India won the toss and chose to field first. The Indian Express+2The Times of India+2
A few updates to note:
- Hardik Pandya is injured and has been replaced by Rinku Singh. The Indian Express
- Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube are back in the playing XI. The Indian Express
- India’s decision to field first likely reflects the thinking that Dubai’s pitch will offer early movement, then flatten out, favoring a chase. Hindustan Times+2CricTracker+2
What to Watch
India’s edge:
- Their spinners, especially Kuldeep Yadav, have tormented Pakistan through the tournament.
- Abhishek Sharma is in sensational form — he’s been among the top scorers. CricTracker+1
- India’s top order has had success against Pakistan’s bowlers in this Asia Cup.
Pakistan’s hope:
- Their fast bowling attack (Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf) will aim to strike early.
- Bowl economically in the middle overs to choke India’s scoring.
- Dependence on key batsmen like Sahibzada Farhan or Salman Ali Agha to deliver in pressure moments.
Prediction & What I Feel
India remain favorites. Their momentum, form, and resources all point in their direction. My guess: India will chase the target with some nerves, but get over the line — maybe with 4-6 wickets in hand or a small margin.
But Pakistan is never out — one big spell or flurry of wickets could turn this into a thriller.
Final Thought
India vs Pakistan isn’t just a match. It’s a saga. A final like this rekindles all the emotions, debates, hopes, and heartbreaks of past encounters. For fans like us, it’s what we wait for — cricket in its highest drama.
No matter who lifts the Asia Cup tonight, today will be remembered as another unforgettable chapter in the India-Pakistan rivalry.
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