Gamers of Pakistan cricket group rejoice after taking a wicket towards Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2025 on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai on September 25, 2025. — ACC
The stage is about for the ACC Males’s T20 Asia Cup ultimate between Pakistan and India in the present day (Sunday) on the iconic Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
The ultimate match will mark the third encounter between the arch-rivals within the ongoing event, with India having received the primary two. Notably, that is the primary time within the 41-year historical past of the Asia Cup that Pakistan and India are competing towards one another.
Regardless of the 2 groups having a mixed Asia Cup ultimate appearances of 16, the fierce rivals by no means locked horns within the summit conflict of the continental event, thus making their upcoming ultimate of the 2025 version a historic occasion.
In response to sources, each groups have finalised their squads for the much-anticipated Asia Cup ultimate, with Pakistan choosing an unchanged facet that received towards Bangladesh within the digital semi-final.
For Pakistan, there is no such thing as a chance of Hassan Nawaz returning to the lineup, whereas Saim Ayub’s batting order could also be adjusted. Quick bowler Haris Rauf has been declared totally match for the ultimate.
In the meantime, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi requested the nationwide group to play fearless cricket.
On the Indian facet, sources mentioned health considerations will not be of a severe nature. Event’s high scorer Abhishek Sharma has been cleared as totally match, whereas Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube are set to return. Tilak Varma has additionally been declared accessible for the ultimate.
Talking at his pre-final presser, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha admitted the stress was palpable.
“When it comes to a title-decider, pressure is on both sides. You cannot say which team is better or has more chances. The team committing fewer mistakes will carry the day,” he mentioned, urging his gamers to grab the second. Salman emphasised that Pakistan have been saving their greatest for the last word conflict.
Pakistan probably Enjoying XI:
Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Agha (Capt), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Haris (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
