KARACHI:

The Asia Cup 2025 has saved its biggest billing for last. On Sunday night in Dubai, against each other, a decider already heavy with political baggage, on-field spats, and the pressure of history.

, setting up a third meeting in the competition with arch-rivals India, who have looked the tournament’s most dominant side.

The build-up, though, has been dominated as much by and fiery celebrations as by the cricket itself.

The defending champions, unbeaten in six games this edition, remain overwhelming favourites.

Their batting has been spearheaded by opener Abhishek Sharma, who tops the tournament charts with 309 runs at 51.50, including consecutive half-centuries. At the other end, their attack has been led by Kuldeep Yadav, who is the highest wicket-taker with 13 wickets at 9.

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