Full house in Dubai as India, Pakistan gear up for explosive Asia Cup 2025 final

There are only a few rivalries or sporting legends that can match the intensity, drama, and buzz of an India–Pakistan clash. And it’s a full house in Dubai for the blockbuster Sunday final, which millions of fans will follow not only in the subcontinent but across the world, as reported by TOI. Fans from both sides are turning up in huge numbers to support their teams, and it is bound to be a pulsating contest filled with fervour, zest and emotion.

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Worries for India before the final: Hardik Pandya
Before this big final, Team India has had its share of worries. Concerns remain over Hardik Pandya’s fitness and whether he will take the field. The supremely talented all-rounder, along with batter Abhishek Sharma, who has been in sublime form in this tournament was off the field during the Sri Lanka contest due to cramps.


According to Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel, "Both of them struggled with cramps. Hardik, we will assess tonight and tomorrow morning and make a call. But both of them struggled with cramps. Abhishek is fine." Hardik is one of those players who can turn around the game with superb bowling and batting and he is also a live-wire on the field.

India’s unbeaten run so far
India hasn’t lost a match in this Asia Cup. They began their campaign with a dominant 9-wicket win over UAE, followed by a thumping 7-wicket victory against arch-rivals Pakistan. Against Oman, India experimented a bit, stretching the game, but eventually secured a 21-run win.

In the Super 4 stage, India once again got the better of Pakistan with a 6-wicket win, then beat Bangladesh by 41 runs, and finally defeated Sri Lanka in a thrilling Super Over finish. It has been smooth sailing for the Men in Blue so far, but the big occasion can sometimes bring unexpected pressure, and they will need to stay sharp.

Pitch talk
There’s always speculation about the pitch and how it will behave. According to TOI, the same surface used for the Super 4s contest will host the final. On that pitch, Pakistan batted first and posted 171, which was chased down with ease by Team India. All signs point to another run-fest in Dubai.