In a high-voltage clash that has gripped fans across the subcontinent, India won the toss and chose to bowl first against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The decision, made by captain Suryakumar Yadav, comes amid soaring temperatures and a pitch that has favored chasing sides throughout the tournament.
Final score
PAK 146 (19.1)
IND 150/5 (19.4)
India won by 5 wkts
India’s lineup saw a substantial shake-up just before the match. Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out due to a niggle, forcing the team management to bring in Rinku Singh.
The move adds firepower to the middle order but slightly weakens India’s bowling depth. Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube also returned to the XI, replacing Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana.
“We’re looking to bowl first. The wicket looks good and tends to play better under lights,” said Suryakumar at the toss. “Hardik misses out due to a niggle, but we’re confident in the balance we’ve got.”
Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, stuck with the same XI that defeated Bangladesh in their last Super Four match. “We’re happy to bat first. We haven’t played a perfect game yet, and hopefully today is the day,” Agha said, maintaining a calm demeanor despite the pressure.
PTV Sports live streaming details
In India, the Asia Cup 2025 Final between India and Pakistan is being broadcast live on Sony Sports Network, with streaming available on SonyLIV App and website.
In Pakistan, fans can watch the match on PTV Sports and Ten Sports, with live streaming via the Tamasha app and Website.
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This marks the third meeting between India and Pakistan in this tournament alone, with India having won both previous encounters convincingly. However, the stakes are higher than ever, and Pakistan’s pace duo of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf will be eager to make early inroads.
The pitch in Dubai has transformed into a batting-friendly surface, with recent matches producing over 400 runs combined. Spinners may find some grip, but the evening dew and flat conditions are expected to favor batters.
India’s playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Pakistan’s playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
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