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India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the much-awaited Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday September 28. This will be the first time in the 41-year history of the tournament that both teams will meet in the final. Both sides have won the Asia Cup in the past. How has India been under Suryakumar Yadavs captaincy? So far in this edition India have beaten Pakistan twice. Under Suryakumar Yadavs captaincy India dominated Pakistan in the group stage and claimed an easy win. They started their Super 4 campaign with another strong victory over their rivals. What was Salman Ali Aghas statement? A day before the final Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha spoke about his teams disappointing losses to India. While addressing the media he shared his thoughts and said: Humne India se zyada galtiyan ki hai isliye hum India se dono match haare (we lost both matches because we made more mistakes than India). Salman Ali Agha admitted that he hasnt played well himself and mentioned that he is trying to improve. I know my performance hasnt been up to the level it should be and I’m working on it. But you also have to consider conditions and team requirements. Its not always about playing at 150 SR — sometimes the situation or pitch doesnt demand it he said. India and Pakistan faced each other for the first time in the group stage of the Asia Cup 2025. Kuldeep Yadav kept up his great form and picked up three wickets helping India bowl Pakistan out for just 127 runs. India’s batters worked well together and chased down the target in only 15.5 overs. In the Super 4 match against India Pakistan managed to score 171/5 in their 20 overs crossing the 150-run mark. Abhishek Sharma gave India a flying start with a quickfire 74 from just 39 balls. He and Shubman Gill (47 off 28) built a strong opening stand of 105 runs in just 9.5 overs putting Pakistan under pressure early. India chased down the target in 18.5 overs losing only four wickets. India have remained unbeaten in the tournament so far while Pakistan have lost twice—both times to India. It is confirmed that India will make at least one change in their lineup for the final.
