Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 12:16 PM

Pakistan and India will lock horns today in Dubai in what is being described as a historic clash, as it marks the first-ever Asia Cup final between the two arch-rivals in the tournament's 41-year history. The high-voltage showdown is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm local time, with millions of fans across the world eagerly awaiting this rare title-decider.

Although India has already defeated Pakistan twice earlier in the competition, the final is expected to present an entirely different challenge. With the stakes higher than ever, players from both sides are under immense pressure to deliver. For Pakistan, hopes rest on key performers like Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farha...