India, Sept. 28 -- 41 years since the first Asia Cup and for the first time the dream fixture, the mother of all cricketing rivalries lands in a title bout. India have already beaten Pakistan twice en route to the summit clash, but the cricket has shared headlines with tense optics and off the field acrimony. Tonight, the noise fades as the trophy decides the story.

This is not just another cricket match or not just another India vs Pakistan clash. Suryakumar Yadav's side chases a perfect campaign while Salman Ali Agha's Pakistan hunts for redemption. Tense moments, close fights, war or words and unparalleled intensity are the expectations for the game.

The Indian opener has scored three consecutive half-centuries in the tournament. If ...