The Asia Cup 2025 final is upon as arch-rivals India and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in Dubai on Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the ultimate prize.
India are the most successful team in the history of the competition with eight titles to their name, while Pakistan have won the trophy only twice in their history.
The Men in Blue have dominated white-ball cricket since 2024 as they have won the T20 World Cup last year and the ICC Champions Trophy earlier in 2025. Pakistan, in comparison, have had terrible outings in both tournaments.
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If Suryakumar Yadav can lead India to glory in Dubai, this will be India's first major trophy win since the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Ahead of the grand finale, captain Surykumar Yadav has been presented with a special gift that he will use in the game against Pakistan.
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Suryakumar Yadav to play with a bat signed by Sachin Tendulkar against Pakistan
According to News24, Yadav will use a special bat in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, which has been signed by none other than Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
SKY will hope to lead his team from the front and deliver with the special bat, which carries the blessing of the Indian maestro against their arch-rivals at the grandest stage.
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SKY started the tournament well and had even scored an impressive match-winning 47 runs against Pakistan in the group stage, but since then, his form has taken a dip. In six innings, the Indian captain has managed to score just 71 runs.
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