"Pakistan secured their place in the decider after edging past Bangladesh by 11 runs on Thursday, setting the stage for a blockbuster meeting with their neighbours and archrivals India. Defending champions India were the first team to book a place in the final following their win over Bangladesh on Wednesday. Suryakumar Yadav's team finished their Super Fours campaign in a thrilling Super Over win over Sri Lanka on Friday."
"The showdown comes months after an intense four-day conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours, who have not played a bilateral series in more than a decade. Their most recent meetings in the group stage and Super Four round of this Asia Cup saw India win both matches, but their skipper Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with counterpart Salman Agha. Players from both sides also skipped post-match handshakes after both fixtures."
"They have won all six of their matches in this 17th edition of the Asia Cup, played in the T20 format, and are chasing a record-extending ninth title. Opener Abhishek Sharma has been in scintillating form with successive half-centuries, while left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav leads the bowling charts with 12 wickets. But their fielding has been suspect, with 12 dropped catches in the tournament so far."
India and Pakistan will clash in the T20 Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28 at 14:30 GMT. Pakistan reached the final after edging Bangladesh by 11 runs, while defending champions India qualified following wins over Bangladesh and a Super Over victory against Sri Lanka. The match follows a recent four-day conflict between the countries, and recent fixtures featured on-field friction including a refused handshake and skipped post-match handshakes. India chase a record-extending ninth title, with Abhishek Sharma in form and Kuldeep Yadav on 12 wickets, but fielding with 12 dropped catches is a concern.
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