The arch-rivals India and Pakistan are going to play the Asia Cup 2025 Final on September 28, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Pakistan National Cricket Team have played twice against the India National Cricket Team but lost both times with massive margins. It is going to be a high-voltage game between both teams, and fans are going to enjoy it.
The Pakistan National Cricket Team have played decent cricket in this tournament, they have won 4 matches out of six matches played in this tournament so far. However, Pakistan still needs to improve in lots of areas, especially the collapse of the middle-order throughout the tournament.
Pakistan’s Captain Salman Ali Agha have been struggling with his form, he haven’t scored a single half-century in a long time in the T20I cricket, and his form is very crucial for Pakistan to perform in the high-pressure games. However, he is doing a fantastic job as a captain for the Pakistan National Cricket Team and led them to the Asia Cup 2025 Final.
The Duo of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf has been killing combination for Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, both the pacers not only get early wickets but also every effective in the death overs. If any of them seem in good touch in the final, then Pakistan might put the Indian Team in trouble on Sunday.
Pakistan’s Probable Playing XI for Asia Cup 2025 Final
- Shahibzada Farhan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Ali Agha (C)
- Hussain Talat
- Mohammad Haris
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
The Playing XI has a mix of young and experienced players, but the middle-order players lack experience and form. However, the addition of Hussain Talat was a good move by Pakistan, he gives value with both bat and ball, his aggressive batting style gives an upper hand in the middle-overs, especially in the pressure games.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Dubai’s pitch is expected to offer help to both fast bowler and spinners, however, batting will be quite easy in the second inning as dew is expected on Sunday. Spinners will play a crucial role in the middle-overs; therefore, batters need to play carefully as the pitch might be on the slower side as the game progresses.
Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Shaheen Afridi, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Mirza, Faheem Ashraf, Sufyan Moqim.