The first finalist of the Asia Cup 2025 has been decided, with India securing their place. The Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has reached the final after winning every match from the group stage to the Super-4 round. In their second Super-4 match, India defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs, earning their spot in the final. The focus now shifts to the second finalist, with Bangladesh vying for a place against Pakistan. This crucial match will take place on Thursday, September 25th. In a match held in Dubai on Wednesday, September 24th, India batted first, scoring 168 runs in 20 overs. In response, Bangladesh was all out for 127 runs. This victory marks India’s 17th win in 18 T20 matches against Bangladesh and their 12th appearance in the tournament final. Simultaneously, Sri Lanka has been eliminated from the tournament due to India’s win. Sri Lanka had already lost their previous two matches, and even a win against India in their final match would not have been enough to reach the final. The final match on September 28th will feature India against either Pakistan or Bangladesh. The equation for reaching the final is straightforward, and the outcome will be determined on Thursday. With India already in the final and Sri Lanka out, Pakistan and Bangladesh are the remaining contenders. Their match on Thursday, September 25th, will decide who advances to the final. Defeat in this match will be detrimental for both Pakistan and Bangladesh as it would end their tournament run.
