Pakistan’s cricket team is preparing to face off against India in an upcoming match. They are going to meet together in the final of 2025 Asia Cup, which is going to be held in United Arab Emirates. This is the 17th iteration of the Asia Cup. Since the tournament’s inception in 1984, this quadrennial event has showcased homegrown talent.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, a key player for Pakistan, expressed confidence in his team’s preparations, stating that they are ready to give a “complete effort” to secure the championship. “We are here to win the cup, whichever team comes in the final, we are ready to beat them,” Afridi affirmed.
India has had undefeated records in T20 World Cups against Pakistan. They have now attained success in 12 out of 15 T20 Internationals played between the two countries. They’ve enjoyed success in all seven meetings since September 2022. This remarkable run consists of four T20I victories and three one-day international victories. This recent history increases the onus on Pakistan as they head into the home stretch before the ultimate test.
In this year’s Asia Cup, India and Pakistan faced off two times. In both matches held, India emerged winners in both the fixtures, winning convincingly on both occasions. This final also represents a special milestone. That’s the first time these two teams have met in an Asia Cup final!
As the tournament went on, Pakistan faced some big struggles. After finding themselves in trouble following a colossal misstep against Sri Lanka, they recovered to beat Bangladesh by five wickets and stay alive in their campaign. Meanwhile, India solidified their position by defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs in Dubai on Wednesday, ensuring their place in the final.
The closely contested future battle is sure to be a great match-up for these bold competitors. Fans from both countries are ready for the big game! And India are the current holders of the Asia Cup. Pakistan are hell-bent on dethroning them and re-establishing their dominance atop regional cricket.
