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The Asia Cup final between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium is sold out, marking their first final encounter since 1984. India enters as favorites, having comprehensively defeated Pakistan twice in the tournament, while Pakistan narrowly advanced. Both teams are prepared for the historic clash.

Jasprit Bumrah enters the Asia Cup final against Pakistan under unusual scrutiny. Tasked with an exceptionally demanding role of bowling three overs in the powerplay, he has looked uncharacteristically off-colour, even losing his trademark calm. With five wickets in four games, India will hope their “smiling assassin” rediscovers his spark and delivers when it matters most.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav will have a huge task at hand to live up to his words in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, after dismissing the rivalry between the two teams. His poor form will only add to the pressure as he sets out to win his first major T20I crown as a skipper.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan voiced concerns over Suryakumar Yadav’s struggling batting form ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final, noting his disappointing international performance despite a strong IPL season. Pathan highlighted Suryakumar's repeated dismissals while attempting the sweep shot, suggesting his batting rhythm directly impacts his captaincy and advising a more straightforward approach to regain form.

Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram advised Salman Ali Agha's team ahead of Sunday's Asia Cup 2025 final against India in Dubai. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, holds a psychological edge after winning both previous encounters. Akram stressed confidence and early breakthroughs for Pakistan, while Agha acknowledged batting improvements are needed. This historic final promises a high-stakes encounter.

Rashid Latif reignited the India-Pakistan rivalry debate ahead of the Asia Cup final, saying it will never end “as long as there is war.” While admitting India has the edge in skills, Latif stressed that the pressure will always be on India, who have “everything to lose,” while Pakistan, as underdogs, enter the contest with nothing to lose.