India has qualified for the final of the Asia Cup 2025. In the Super 4 match played in Dubai, India defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs. With two consecutive wins, Team India secured its place in the Asia Cup final for the 12th time. India batted first in this match and scored 168 runs, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 75 runs. In reply, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah’s accurate bowling helped India to all-out Bangladesh for just 127 runs.
After this result, Pakistan and Bangladesh will now compete for the final spot. The match between these two teams will be played on Thursday, September 25, and the winner will qualify for the final. Both teams have 2 points each, and the team that wins the next match will reach the final with 4 points and will face Team India. With this win, Sri Lanka is completely out of the race for the final. Now, Team India’s focus will be on lifting the Asia Cup trophy for the 9th time.
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Pakistan or Bangladesh: Who will India face in the Asia Cup Final?
The first finalist of the Asia Cup 2025 has been decided. India defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs in the Super 4 match, securing their place in the final. Batting first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Team India posted 168 runs on the board in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 75 runs. The Indian bowlers then bowled brilliantly, dismissing Bangladesh for just 127, securing the victory. Now, the big question is: will India face Pakistan or Bangladesh in the final on September 28?
India on an Unstoppable Winning Streak
India has remained undefeated in the Asia Cup 2025 so far. They have reached the final without losing a single match. The Indian team started the tournament with a win against the UAE. They then defeated Pakistan in the group stage. After thrashing Oman, India qualified for the Super 4 stage. In their first Super 4 match, India faced Pakistan again, with the result being the same as the first encounter—India won by 6 wickets. By defeating Bangladesh in their second Super 4 match, India secured their place in the final.
Super 4 Points Table after India’s Win
After India reached the final, the Super 4 points table shows Pakistan and Bangladesh in second and third positions, respectively. Both teams have 2 points each and have one match remaining. They will play their final Super 4 match against each other. Sri Lanka has been eliminated from the tournament after suffering two consecutive defeats. This means that India will face either Bangladesh or Pakistan in the final.
| Teams | Matches Played | Matches Win | Matches Loss | Points |
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Who will India face in the final?
It will be decided on September 25th which team will face India in the final. Bangladesh and Pakistan will play their final Super 4 match against each other, and the winner of that match will advance to the title match. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have 2 points each, but Pakistan is currently in second place due to a better net run rate than the Bnagladesh team.
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Will India and Pakistan meet in the final?
Looking at the Asia Cup records, India and Pakistan are the strongest contenders for the final. India has already qualified for the final. Therefore, there is an 80-90% chance that Pakistan will also qualify for the final, as they have a good record against Bangladesh. In 25 T20 Internationals, Pakistan has won 20 times against Bangladesh, while Bangladesh has won only 5 times.
Even After Reaching the Finals, This Could Cost Team India the Asia Cup 2025 Title
Suryakumar Yadav and his team have had a fantastic run in the Asia Cup 2025, but one thing has been a cause of concern for Team India throughout the tournament. This could lead to them losing the title. The Indian cricket team is in the Asia Cup 2025 final after beating Bangladesh in the Super 4, but poor fielding is a concern; 12 catches have been dropped so far. Asia Cup 2025: Even after reaching the final, Team India is facing concerns; this could cost them the Asia Cup title
The Indian team defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs in the Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025, played on Wednesday. Batting first, Team India set a target of 169 runs for Bangladesh, who were all out for 127. With this win, Suryakumar Yadav and his team have reached the final of the tournament. Before the title match on September 28, Team India has one more Super 4 match to play against Sri Lanka on September 26. Several players could be rested for that match.
Team India’s Poor Fielding
The fielding standards of the Indian players have not been very good in this tournament. While this is not often seen, poor fielding by the players has been noticeable this time. In the match against Bangladesh alone, Indian players dropped 5 catches. Something similar was seen in the Super 4 match against Pakistan as well. India has dropped the most catches in this tournament so far, with their players letting slip 12 opportunities. They will need to improve on this in the final; otherwise, they could lose the title.
In cricket, it’s often said that “catches win matches,” meaning that taking catches can be crucial to winning. However, poor fielding can also cost a team the match. In the match against Bangladesh, Abhishek Sharma (75) and Shubman Gill (29) gave India a good start, but slow batting at the end meant the team could only manage 168 runs. Hardik Pandya scored 38 off 29 balls. Axar Patel also struggled, scoring 10 runs off 15 balls. With these poor performances in the field, Team India might lose the Asia Cup.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Match: A Virtual Semi-Final
All eyes are on the match between Bangladesh and Pakistan, to be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 25. The winner of this match will secure their place in the final. This match is therefore of immense importance for both teams. Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against India, while Pakistan will aim to maintain their momentum after their victory against Sri Lanka. The Indian team has already qualified for the final, while the winner of today’s match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will join them in the final.
The final of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played on September 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The Indian team has already qualified for the Asia Cup 2025 final. Meanwhile, based on Pakistan’s performance in the ongoing tournament, there is a strong possibility that India and Pakistan could face each other again in the final. As of now, 25 T20I matches have been played between Pakistan and Bangladesh. During this period, the Pakistani team has won 20 matches, while the Bangladeshi team has managed to win only 5 matches.