Dubai, Sep 28, 2025

Ahead of the Asia Cup final, India’s fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah acknowledged the unusual frequency of facing Pakistan in the same tournament, saying its not often that a team faces another side thrice in one competition.

Both sides are meeting for the third time in the tournament, with India beating Pakistan by seven wickets in their Group A match and by six wickets in the Super Fours meeting. “It has been exciting. Not very often in a multinational tournament you play one opposition three times, so interesting is the word for me,” said Bumrah in a chat with the broadcasters.

Bumrah has taken five wickets in Asia Cup, and interestingly, he has been used by Suryakumar Yadav in a different role – of bowling three overs in the powerplay. “The team has wanted

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