Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 2:47 PM

Pakistan heads into the Asia Cup T20 final against India with little expectation from outsiders. India's captain Suryakumar Yadav has even dismissed Pakistan as "non-rivals." Yet, in cricket, skill and chance collide, and the underdogs may have an opportunity to challenge India's dominance.

The earlier encounters in this mini-series were one-sided and tense. Haris Rauf faced fines for his on-field gestures, and Yadav was sanctioned for comments after the group stage. Despite the political undertones, Pakistan showed competitiveness in the Super Fours match, giving hope for the final.

India's strength lies in its formidable batting, led by Abhishek Sharma, the world's top-rated T20 ba...