India Opts to Field as Historic Pakistan Clash Kicks Off Asia Cup 2025 Final
On the Indian side, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the final due to injury.
DUBAI – In a historic showdown, India won the toss and opted to field first against Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 T20, being held at the Dubai International Stadium.
This is the first-ever India-Pakistan final in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup, adding immense anticipation and excitement among cricket fans across the globe.
Pakistan has made no changes to its playing XI from the previous match. The team is led by captain Salman Ali Agha and includes Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed.
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On the Indian side, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the final due to injury. Rinku Singh has been brought into the playing XI as his replacement.
In the tournament so far, India has defeated Pakistan twice, but Pakistan remains unbeaten against all other Asian teams.
Interestingly, this marks the sixth final between the two arch-rivals in multi-nation tournaments, with Pakistan leading the head-to-head record by winning 3 out of 5 finals.
Cricket fans are in for a thrilling contest as the two cricketing giants clash for Asia’s ultimate T20 crown.
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