IND vs PAK Controversy Highlights, Asia Cup 2025 Winners: Suryakumar Yadav on PM Modi’s support, ‘it felt like he took the strike and…’

Ahead of the much-anticipated third India vs Pakistan clash in the ongoing Asia Cup, former Indian spinner R Ashwin shared a video on his YouTube channel presenting a detailed analysis of Team India’s performance so far in the tournament. Tonight’s final (September 28) will be a historic affair, marking the first Asia Cup final between these arch-rivals since 1984.

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India’s left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav could be the decisive bowler in the final. With 13 wickets at an impressive average of 9.84, he has consistently applied pressure in the middle overs, restricting opposition scoring. His four-over spells will be key in disrupting Pakistan’s batting rhythm and controlling the flow of runs.

India vs Pakistan, Asia 2025 final: IND vs PAK live streaming guide for Airtel, Jio, Vi users.

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In the group stage, India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets with 25 balls to spare. Pakistan managed 127/9, with Sahibzada scoring 40 and Shaheen 33*; Kuldeep Yadav picked up 3/18. India chased the target comfortably, finishing at 131/3, powered by Suryakumar Yadav’s 47* and contributions from Abhishek Sharma (31) and Tilak Varma (31). Saim Ayub took 3 wickets for Pakistan.

Super Four Repeat Victory

India continued their dominance in the Super Four stage, winning by 6 wickets with 7 balls remaining. Pakistan posted 171/5, thanks to Sahibzada’s 58 and Mohammad Nawaz’s 21, while Shivam Dube claimed 2/33. India chased successfully, scoring 174/4, led by Abhishek Sharma’s 74 and Shubman Gill’s 47. Haris Rauf picked up 2 wickets for Pakistan.

For the first time in Asia Cup history, India and Pakistan will face off in the final, making it a historic encounter. Both teams are expected to be desperate for victory as they aim to lift the prestigious trophy. This will also mark the third clash between the arch-rivals in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.

India Seek to Extend Dominance

India have already won both their matches against Pakistan in this edition, defeating them by seven wickets in the group stage and six wickets in the Super 4s clash. The Men in Blue have qualified for the final undefeated and will look to continue their domination. With form and momentum on their side, India will aim to capitalize and secure their ninth Asia Cup title.

Pakistan Eye Third-Time Lucky Win

Pakistan, meanwhile, are eager to reverse their fortunes and claim a win over India. In their last two outings, they edged past Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in close games to reach the final. The Men in Green will be determined to put up a strong performance and clinch the Asia Cup, overcoming their previous defeats to India in this tournament.

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma could prove pivotal in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. He has scored 309 runs in six innings at an average of 51.50, including three consecutive half-centuries that have anchored India’s dominant run in the tournament.

With a strike rate of 204.63, Abhishek combines aggression with control, consistently putting bowlers under pressure and giving India strong starts at the top of the order. His form could be decisive in shaping the outcome of the high-voltage final.

Matches Played: 15

India Won: 11

Pakistan Won: 3

Tied: 1

First-ever Fixture: September 14, 2007 (Tied; India won via Bowl Out)

Most Recent Fixture: September 21, 2025 (India Won)

Match: India vs Pakistan, Final, Asia Cup 2025

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: Sunday, September 28, 8 PM IST

Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, FanCode & YuppTV (App & Website)

Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian to reach 100 T20I wickets earlier in the Asia Cup 2025, cementing his place among India’s top bowlers.

Hardik Pandya on the Verge

On Sunday, Hardik Pandya could join him in the milestone club, needing just two more wickets to reach 100 T20I scalps.

In two of the last four Asia Cups — 2016 (T20Is) and 2018 (ODIs) — India finished the tournament unbeaten, showcasing their dominance in the continental event.

Heading into the 2025 final, India have maintained their winning momentum with six consecutive victories, reinforcing their status as strong favorites against Pakistan.

On Friday, Abhishek Sharma became the fourth Indian, after Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav, to score a hat-trick of half-centuries in T20Is. His consistent form has put him in elite company, highlighting his growing importance in India’s T20I setup.

Sharma now has the chance to make T20I history by becoming the first Indian to score four consecutive fifties. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see if he can extend his remarkable streak in the upcoming matches.

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has generally favoured batters who can spend time at the crease and build their innings in Asia Cup 2025 matches. Early on, the new ball offers some swing, demanding focus from the top order batsmen before they can accelerate and post big scores. Bowlers, including pacers and spinners, find assistance in the initial overs, but as the match progresses, they must rely on disciplined lines and lengths to contain the opposition and create breakthroughs. Teams chasing at this venue often have an advantage, as dew conditions in later overs can aid batting.

With Pakistan keen on power hitting in the middle overs, there has been some speculation that Hasan Nawaz could return after missing the last three games of the Asia Cup 2025. However, with India’s quality spin attack posing challenges, especially against left-arm and wrist spin, Pakistan is expected to stick with their current playing XI and go in unchanged for the IND vs PAK final.

Pakistan (likely): 1 Sahibzada Farhan, 2 Fakhar Zaman, 3 Saim Ayub, 4 Hussain Talat, 5 Mohammad Nawaz, 6 Salman Agha (capt), 7 Faheem Ashraf, 8 Mohammad Haris (wk), 9 Shaheen Shah Afridi, 10 Haris Rauf, 11 Abrar Ahmed

India (likely): 1 Abhishek Sharma, 2 Shubman Gill, 3 Suryakumar Yadav (capt), 4 Tilak Varma, 5 Sanju Samson (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Shivam Dube, 8 Axar Patel, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Varun Chakravarthy, 11 Jasprit Bumrah

Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma were seen struggling with cramps and spent large parts of India’s 202-run innings on the sidelines against Sri Lanka. Despite this, there’s no major concern regarding their availability for the Asia Cup 2025 final. Fans can follow all India vs Pakistan live updates, live score, and match commentary as the Men in Blue prepare for the summit clash.

Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube, who rested during the last match, are set to return for the final. To accommodate them, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana will make way, giving India a full-strength lineup. Stay tuned for ball-by-ball updates, playing XI, and toss updates leading into the IND vs PAK final.

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