New Delhi: Pakistan sealed their spot in the Asia Cup final against India with a hard-fought 11-run victory over Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday, September 25. The arch-rivals will face each other in the Asia Cup final for the first time in 17 editions of the tournament.
Defending a 136-run target, Pakistan delivered a sensational bowling performance to restrict Bangladesh to 124/9 in 20 overs. Fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf picked up three wickets each. Saim Ayub also took two wickets, while Mohammad Nawaz picked up one wicket to complete Pakistan’s disciplined bowling effort.
Bangladesh, who had Pakistan reeling at 71/6 in the 14th over after opting to bowl, will regret letting the game slip with sloppy fielding and dropped catches.
Late cameos from Mohammad Haris (31 runs off 23 balls) and Mohammad Nawaz (25 runs off 15 balls) powered Pakistan to post a competitive total. Taskin Ahmed took three wickets, while Rishad Hossain and Mahedi Hasan picked up two wickets each.
India will take on Pakistan for the third time in the ongoing tournament, with the Men in Blue winning both games in the group and Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup.
Fans and cricketers react to India vs Pakistan final
Asia Cup will witness a historic moment, tournament started in 1984 and we will witness India vs Pakistan for the first time ever in a final this Sunday 🙌🏻
#PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/DovYSwHoqz
— Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) September 25, 2025
For the first time in 41 years of Asia Cup history, we’ll see an India vs Pakistan final. India have shown their dominance, the gap with others is clear. Pak team, meanwhile, have shown improvement specially in the bowling department.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 25, 2025
For the first time in 17 editions of the Asia Cup
India & Pakistan are set to face each other in the final.#AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/ZT6X8X04a7
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) September 25, 2025
India versus Pakistan first ever Asia Cup Final in 41 years. WOW!
This is very weak Pakistan Team but some how managed to reach Finals.#AsiaCup2025— Hina T. (@BeingHinaTariq) September 25, 2025
A historic Sunday awaits: Pakistan and India are set to meet in their first Asia Cup final, marking the third straight weekend they face each other #PAKvsBAN #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/3YWVg10SKu
— Kunal Khan (@kkunalkhan) September 25, 2025
Finally we will watch the final final between India and Pakistan in Asia cup 2025 . It is incredible movements for all cricket fans .on Sunday will be very busy day for them those who will watch the final .it is very special for us after a half decade that movement would be.
— Nikhil (@NikhilK11682375) September 25, 2025
Finally an India v Pakistan in the final of the Asia cup. Took all of 41 years to happen
— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) September 25, 2025
Before Sunday’s mega clash, India will face Sri Lanka in their last Super Four stage match at the Dubai International Stadium on September 26.