Sat Sep 27 00:50:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

For the first time in Asia Cup history, India and Pakistan will face each other in the final. Pakistan secured their spot after a low-scoring thriller against Bangladesh in the Super-4 stage. Pakistan batted first and scored 135/8, with contributions from Mohammad Haris (31), Mohammad Nawaz (25), and Shaheen Afridi (19). Bangladesh struggled to chase the target, finishing at 124/9. Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf took three wickets each for Pakistan. Pakistan struggled early in their innings but recovered with contributions from Haris and Nawaz. Kuldeep Yadav created history in the Asia Cup 2025, setting a record in wicket-taking.

**News Article:**

**Historic Showdown: India to Clash with Pakistan in Asia Cup Final**

**Dubai, September 26, 2025** – In a first for the Asia Cup, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to battle it out for the championship title. Pakistan clinched their spot in the final after a nail-biting, low-scoring victory against Bangladesh in their Super-4 match.

Pakistan, batting first, managed to post a total of 135 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Key contributions came from Mohammad Haris (31), Mohammad Nawaz (25), and Shaheen Afridi (19).

Bangladesh’s chase faltered as they struggled against the tight Pakistani bowling attack. They were eventually restricted to 124 for 9, falling short by 11 runs. Shamim Hossain put up a fight with 30 runs but couldn’t take his team across the finish line. Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf were the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets each.

Pakistan will now face India in what promises to be a highly anticipated final on September 28. This will be the first time the two nations have ever played in the Asia Cup final. Sports fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling contest between the two cricketing giants.

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