As India and Pakistan prepare for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 final, fervent anticipation grips the entire nation. Supporters are expressing deep emotions and offering prayers for Team India, expecting nothing short of a decisive victory in this crucial match. In Siliguri, aspiring young cricketers demonstrated their unwavering backing for Suryakumar Yadav`s squad.
Tanmay Paul, a young player, remarked, “Today, hopes are soaring for an Indian victory. India`s performance in the Asia Cup has been outstanding, with both batting and bowling units excelling. The team boasts a strong lineup from openers to middle-order batsmen and finishers.”
Amar Barua, another Indian team enthusiast from Siliguri, confidently asserted India`s superior record against Pakistan.
He stated, “India is sure to win today, given their consistent dominance over Pakistan. We will stay home, glued to our TVs from 8 o`clock until the match concludes. We will also invoke Goddess Durga for India`s triumph, considering this a divine gift for Durga Puja.”
Similar sentiments resonated among fans in Mumbai.
Surekanand Bhikne, an ardent supporter, shared, “India`s prospects remain strong, and our team will undoubtedly secure this victory. I place significant trust in Hardik Pandya, whose calm demeanor and excellent current form are impressive. I expect him to deliver a strong bowling performance today as well.”
Remarkably, after 41 years since the inaugural Asia Cup in 1984, this marks the first time India and Pakistan have collectively reached the final of the tournament.
Throughout the Asia Cup 2025, India has already secured decisive victories against Pakistan in both their previous encounters, reinforcing their strong position. Historically, in their 15 T20 International meetings against India, Pakistan has suffered 12 defeats.
Pakistan`s path to the final was fraught with challenges. Captain Salman Agha`s team narrowly avoided elimination when Bangladesh pushed them to the brink during their Super Fours match. Nevertheless, Pakistan displayed immense resilience, staging a comeback to clinch an 11-run victory and secure their spot in the final.
Prior to the final, India faced some injury concerns as Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya experienced cramps during their last Super Fours game against Sri Lanka. Although they spent most of that match on the sidelines, both key players have been declared fully fit and ready for the highly anticipated rivalry clash.
India Squad
- Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Jitesh Sharma
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Sanju Samson
- Harshit Rana
- Rinku Singh
Pakistan Squad
- Salman Ali Agha (captain)
- Abrar Ahmed
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Hasan Ali
- Hasan Nawaz
- Hussain Talat
- Khushdil Shah
- Mohammad Haris
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Waseem Jnr
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Mirza
- Shaheen Afridi
- Sufyan Moqim
