Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 11:02 AM

The stage is set for one of the most anticipated cricket matches in recent memory as arch-rivals Pakistan and India clash in the Asia Cup final for the very first time on Sunday. The Dubai Sports City Stadium will transform into a charged arena of passion, pressure, and pride as both nations fight for continental glory.

The buildup has been anything but quiet. Controversies surrounding India captain Suryakumar Yadav's refusal to shake hands after a tense group-stage win, and his politically-tinged comments, have added to the rivalry's fire. Pakistan's Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan responded on the field, stoking emotions on both sides of the border.

India arrive at the final in co...