India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final is clouded by handshake snubs, ICC fines, and heated on-field rows. Here's everything you need to know.
The surface at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is likely to support batters, providing a consistent bounce and good pace, making strokeplay easier.
Bhat wore the India cap in two Test matches in 1983. Both appearances came against Pakistan
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The AGM also confirmed changes in other key positions. Shukla, after his interim stint at the helm, has formally resumed duties as vice-president
India and Pakistan will be facing each other in a tournament final for the first time since 2017
India will take on the tournament co-hosts, Sri Lanka, in their first match on September 30
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Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Dubai on Saturday, Agha addressed the heightened emotions and flashpoints witnessed in the earlier clashes between the two teams.
India pacer Arshdeep Singh linked his success in the Super Over against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super 4s match to his ability to nail the wide yorkers.
Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel spoke about areas of execution in bowling when put under the pump and India;s battingpotential under pressure.
Morkel had earlier worked briefly as a bowling consultant with the Pakistan team where he got a chance to coach the left-arm speedster.
This clash isn't just another final; it marks the first time in Asia Cup history that India and Pakistan will face off in the tournament's grand finale.
The Men in Blue, since 2024, out of the 33 matches they have played, have only lost three games, which makes them the clear favourites to win the final
India are the most successful team in Asia Cup history with eight titles, while Pakistan are two-time champion
Sri Lanka pushed India all the way in their final Super Four match, matching Suryakumar Yadav's men ball-for-ball before losing in the Super Over
India beat Sri Lanka in the first-ever Super Over of the Asia Cup T20 to stay unbeaten in the tournament
India bowling coach Morne Morkel also said in the presser that Team India will skip training before Sunday's Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai
Sri Lanka's campaign has been disappointing. Narrow losses to Pakistan and Bangladesh have left them winless in the Super Fours.
For India, the spotlight falls on Sanju Samson. The keeper-batter hasn't quite found his rhythm in the middle order and may be running out of chances.