India vs Pakistan LIVE Score, Asia Cup Final Match: Toss to take place shortly as arch-rivals gear up for mega showdown

Abhishek is the only batter in the ongoing tournament with more than 300 runs to his name, leading the batting chart with 309 runs in six outings at an average of 51.50 and a strike rate of 204.63.

Kuldeep, on the other hand, is the only bowler with a double-digit wicket-tally in the ongoing tournament. The left-arm wrist spinner has collected 13 wickets at an average and economy of 9.84 and 6.04 respectively.

Sahibzada Farhan (160) is Pakistan’s leading run-scorer while pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are their leading wicket-takers with 9 wickets each.

They are, however, are a long way off from Abhishek and Kuldeep, and will need to produce an extraordinary performance to finish top of the list tonight.

Pakistan have had a somewhat bumpy ride compared to India, and had nearly boycotted their do-or-die Group A clash against UAE at point at the height of the handshake row. They also managed to scrape through to victory in their virtual semi-final against Bangladesh, in which they had been reduced to 33/4 at one point after being invited to bat.

What matters in the end is the fact that they have beaten all teams in this tournament except India, and will hope to overcome that final hurdle on Sunday. Here’s their journey so far in the Asia Cup:

– Defeated Oman by 93 runs (Group A)

– Lost to India by 7 wickets (Group A)

– Defeated UAE by 41 runs (Group A)

– Lost to India by 6 wickets (Super 4s)

– Defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets (Super 4s)

– Defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs (Super 4s).

India are the only unbeaten team so far in the Asia Cup, having won each of their six matches in the build-up to the final. Here’s a recap of their journey so far:

– Defeated UAE by 9 wickets (Group A)

– Defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets (Group A)

– Defeated Oman by 21 runs (Group A)

– Defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets (Super 4s)

– Defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs (Super 4s)

– Defeated Sri Lanka in Super Over after match ended in a tie (Super 4s)

The Indian cricket team’s bus has arrived at the Dubai International Stadium for the Asia Cup final against Pakistan. The toss is scheduled to take place at 7:30 PM IST, with the match slated to start at 8:00 PM.

“We played India on 14th and 21st, but the only match that counts is the one tonight,” Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson says ahead of the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan.

Indian fans are lined up in huge numbers to cheer for Team India ahead of their Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai.

“It’s good to see Pakistan reach the final. From India’s players’ point of view, it doesn’t put as much pressure on India as it would on Pakistan. India is playing with 12 players. One of our 12 players is Mohsin Naqvi, who is putting pressure on the Pakistan players.”

Here’s a look at a few records that can help Abhishek Sharma surpass legendary players like Sanath Jayasuriya and Virat Kohli

Most runs in one edition of the Asia Cup (overall): If Abhishek scores 70 runs, he will break Sanath Jayasuriya’s 378 runs from the 2008 Asia Cup and claim the overall record.

Most 50-plus scores in one edition of Asia Cup T20: Abhishek needs one more 50-plus score to surpass Virat Kohli, Mohammad Rizwan, and Pakistan’s Pathum Nissanka’s record of six fifties in one edition of Asia Cup T20s.

“I think the Indian team will be the favourites against Pakistan. India has performed really well throughout this Asia Cup, whether in batting or bowling, though there have been a few issues in fielding. The only thing that can go against them is the law of averages. All players should ensure they don’t get overconfident and continue to play with the same confidence and approach.”

“Every individual has the right to express emotions. If we stop fast bowlers from showing emotions what’s left then? I won’t stop anyone as long as it is not disrespectful,” Agha said during the pre-match press conference.

So far, Haris Rauf has been penalised by the ICC for provocative gestures, while Sahibzada Farhan was warned for a firing-gun celebration. ( READ MORE )

Suryakumar Yadav did not turn up for the captains’ photo shoot ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final. While confirming India’s boycott, Salman Ali Agha said Pakistan said that his team is not othered about India’s actions.

“They can do whatever they want. We have our protocol, and we’ll do that. Rest is up to them; if they want to come, then come, if they don’t want to come, then don’t come,” Salman said at the pre-match press conference.

India squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube

Pakistan squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Hasan Nawaz, Sufiyan Muqeem

“Aaj Bharat chak dega phattey. Today India will win, and we all will celebrate,” Bhajji told the media when asked about the Asia Cup final.