In the Asia Cup 2025 final, India won the toss and chose to field first. Pakistan made a strong start, scoring 77 runs without losing any wickets in the first 9 overs.
At the crease, Sahibzada Farhan is playing brilliantly with 51 runs, while Fakhar Zaman is supporting well with 22 runs.
Indian captain said that the pitch looked good and the team wanted to chase a target, which is why they decided to bowl first. He also confirmed that Hardik Pandya is out of the final due to injury. However, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah have returned to the squad.
On the other hand, Pakistan’s captain, Salman Ali Agha, said his team is fully motivated for the big match. He confirmed that no changes have been made in Pakistan’s playing XI for the final.
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