India vs Pakistan Highlights, Final – Asia Cup 2025 | India Won by 5 Wickets

India win the Asia Cup!

Over 20 (Target chased in 19.4 overs): 2 6 1 4

IND: 148/4 in 19.4 overs | Target: 147

Rinku Singh seals it with a boundary as India clinch their ninth Asia Cup title!

Haris Rauf had 10 runs to defend in the final over, but Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh held their nerve. Tilak started with a streaky two, followed by a thunderous six over deep square leg that brought the equation down to two runs. A quick single levelled the scores, and then Rinku Singh finished things off in style with a crunching four. India chased down 147 with two balls to spare, underlining their dominance as the champions of Asia once again.

End of Over 19: India 137/5

Over 19: 1 1 1 4 0 W

IND: 137/5 | CRR: 7.21 • RRR: 10.00 • Need 10 from 6b

Faheem Ashraf strikes in the final over of his spell, removing Dube to keep Pakistan alive!

Faheem Ashraf delivered a clutch penultimate over, conceding only 7 runs and taking the big wicket of Shivam Dube (33 off 22). After Tilak and Dube rotated strike early, Dube muscled a brilliant boundary to long on, but Faheem had the last laugh. His slower delivery deceived Dube, who found Shaheen Shah Afridi at long off. India now need 10 runs from the final 6 balls, with Tilak Varma unbeaten on 60* (50).

End of Over 18: India 130/4

Over 18: 1 1w 1 1 2 1 6

IND: 130/4 | CRR: 7.22 • RRR: 8.50 • Need 17 from 12b

Shivam Dube swings momentum India’s way with a massive six!

Haris Rauf leaked 13 runs in a crucial over as India inched closer to victory. After Tilak Varma collected a pair of singles and a brace, Rauf erred with a low full toss in the slot, and Shivam Dube dispatched it deep into the mid-wicket stands. The partnership between Tilak (58* off 48) and Dube (28* off 18) is proving decisive as India now need just 17 runs from the final 12 balls.

End of Over 17: India 117/4

Over 17: 1 1 0 2 1 1

IND: 117/4 | CRR: 6.88 • RRR: 10.00 • Need 30 from 18b

Shaheen finishes brilliantly, keeping India to just six runs in the over.

Shaheen Shah Afridi showed all his class in his final spell, mixing yorkers and slower balls to deny boundaries. Tilak Varma managed a couple of singles and a scrappy two, while Dube added a few nervy runs with mishits that luckily fell safe. Afridi ended with figures of 4-0-20-1, putting the pressure right back on India. The chase equation now reads 30 runs required from the last 18 balls.

End of Over 16: India 111/4

Over 16: 6 1w 1 1 0 1 1

IND: 111/4 | CRR: 6.93 • RRR: 9.00 • Need 36 from 24b

Dube launches a six as Tilak Varma reaches his fifty!

Abrar Ahmed’s final over went for 11 runs, with Shivam Dube starting it off in style by clearing deep mid-wicket for a six. A wide and a couple of singles followed before Tilak Varma quietly brought up his half-century (50 off 41 balls), anchoring the innings. Dube added useful runs with aggressive intent, moving to 18* (13). India are well placed now, needing just 36 from the last 24 deliveries.

End of Over 15: India 100/4

Over 15: 4 1 4 1 1 6

IND: 100/4 | CRR: 6.66 • RRR: 9.40 • Need 47 from 30b

Tilak Varma takes charge with a six and a four as India cross 100!

Haris Rauf’s return was expensive, with Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube going after him. Dube started the over with a crisp boundary before Tilak smashed Rauf down the ground for four and finished the over with a towering six over long-on. The duo added 17 runs in the over, bringing India right back in the chase. Tilak moved to 48* (39), while Dube provided good support with 10* (9). India now need 47 runs from 30 balls.

End of Over 14: India 83/4

Over 14: 1 1 0 1 1 1

IND: 83/4 | CRR: 5.92 • RRR: 10.66 • Need 64 from 36b

Tight over from Saim Ayub keeps India in check.

Saim Ayub delivered a disciplined over, conceding just five singles. Dube looked scratchy, nearly getting Tilak into trouble with a hesitant run, but the third umpire confirmed Tilak’s bat was grounded in time. Tilak, meanwhile, continued to rotate strike but couldn’t break free. India now require 64 runs from the last 36 balls, with Tilak Varma holding the innings together on 37*.

End of Over 12: India 76/3

Over 12: 1 0 0 0 6 0

IND: 76/3 | CRR: 6.33 • RRR: 8.87 • Need 71 from 48b

Samson launches Ayub for a towering six over long on to relieve the pressure!

Saim Ayub continued with a tight line, building pressure with four dot balls in the over. But Samson broke free with a massive six, clearing long on with authority. Despite that big hit, Ayub managed to keep things in control with just seven runs conceded. India move to 76/3 after 12 overs, needing 71 from 48 balls. The partnership between Samson (24*) and Tilak (34*) holds the key as the asking rate edges close to nine an over.

End of Over 11: India 69/3

Over 11: 1 1 6 1 1 1

IND: 69/3 | CRR: 6.27 • RRR: 8.66 • Need 78 from 54b

Tilak Varma breaks the shackles with a massive six over long on!

Abrar Ahmed returned for his second over but Tilak Varma finally broke free, stepping out and flat-batting him for a stunning six over wide long on. Singles flowed on either side of that big hit, allowing India to add 11 runs in the over. With Tilak growing in confidence on 33* and Samson rotating strike, India reach 69/3 after 11 overs, needing 78 from 54 balls to chase down 147.

End of Over 10: India 58/3

Over 10: 1 1 1 0 1 0

IND: 58/3 | CRR: 5.80 • RRR: 8.90 • Need 89 from 60b

Saim Ayub impresses with a tight first over, keeping India under pressure.

Bowling around the wicket, Saim Ayub mixed up his lengths smartly and allowed just four runs. Samson and Tilak Varma tried to rotate the strike but couldn’t find the boundary. Pakistan’s spinners have put the brakes on the scoring rate, and with the required rate climbing to 8.90, India need to accelerate soon. At the halfway mark, India are 58/3 in pursuit of 147.

End of Over 9: India 54/3

Over 9: 1 1 1 1 1 0

IND: 54/3 | CRR: 6.00 • RRR: 8.45 • Need 93 from 66b

Pakistan miss a big chance as Talat puts down Samson at deep mid-wicket!

Abrar Ahmed was introduced into the attack and immediately caused problems with his variations. Samson was fortunate to survive after Talat spilled a straightforward chance in the deep – a miss that could prove costly. Tilak Varma and Samson kept the scoreboard ticking with singles, but the required run rate has crept up to 8.45. India, at 54/3 in 9 overs, are in need of a partnership to steady the chase of 147.

End of Over 8: India 49/3

Over 8: 1 1 4 1 0 0

IND: 49/3 | CRR: 6.12 • RRR: 8.16 • Need 98 from 72b

Sanju Samson shows intent with a trademark pull shot for four off Haris Rauf.

Haris Rauf was brought into the attack and Samson immediately took him on, rocking back to a short ball and dispatching it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Singles from both batters kept the scoreboard moving, although Rauf tightened his lines at the back end of the over with two dots to Tilak. India collected 7 runs to move to 49/3 after 8 overs, needing 98 more from 72 deliveries.

End of Over 7: India 42/3

Over 7: 0 4 0 0 1 1

IND: 42/3 | CRR: 6.00 • RRR: 8.07 • Need 105 from 78b

Tilak Varma keeps India ticking with a stylish sweep for four.

Mohammad Nawaz was introduced into the attack and Tilak Varma welcomed him with a crisp sweep shot that pierced the gap between deep square and deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Nawaz then tightened up, giving away only singles and dots for the rest of the over. India added 6 runs, moving to 42/3 after 7 overs, with Tilak and Samson steadying things after early blows.

End of Over 6: India 36/3

Over 6: 0 0 4 6 0 1

IND: 36/3 | CRR: 6.00 • RRR: 7.92 • Need 111 from 84b

Tilak Varma counterattacks with a four and a massive six to ease some pressure!

Faheem Ashraf continued his spell but Tilak Varma turned the tide with aggressive stroke play. First, he produced a classy back-foot drive for four, then followed it up with a towering six over fine leg that sailed into the second tier. The over fetched 11 runs, giving India much-needed momentum after a shaky start. At the end of the powerplay, India reached 36/3 in their chase of 147.

End of Over 5: India 25/3

Over 5: 0 0 1 0 0 4

IND: 25/3 | CRR: 5.00 • RRR: 8.13 • Need 122 from 90b

Sanju Samson opens his account in style with a glorious boundary!

Shaheen Afridi kept the pressure on with probing lengths and pace, challenging Tilak Varma and Samson early. Tilak managed a single, but Samson, after a watchful start, got off the mark with a stunning cover drive off the final ball. That shot lifted India to 25/3 after 5 overs, but Pakistan’s new-ball bowlers have already left them reeling in the chase of 147.

End of Over 4: India 20/3

Over 4: 1 1 2 0 4 W

IND: 20/3 | CRR: 5.00 • RRR: 7.93 • Need 127 from 96b

Faheem Ashraf strikes again! Shubman Gill departs after a brief cameo, and India are in deep trouble.

After starting the over with singles and a brace, Gill found his first boundary by walking down the track and thumping a slower ball past mid-wicket. But Faheem had the last laugh as he removed Gill two balls later, thanks to a sharp catch by Haris Rauf at mid-on. That was Faheem’s second wicket, leaving India reeling at 20/3 after 4 overs in pursuit of 147.

End of Over 3: India 12/2

Over 3: 0 W 0 0 1 1

IND: 12/2 | CRR: 4.00 • RRR: 7.94 • Need 135 from 102b

Shaheen Afridi gets the big wicket of Suryakumar Yadav! India under pressure early.

Pakistan’s new-ball pair struck again as Shaheen dismissed Suryakumar Yadav with a clever slower delivery. SKY miscued a drive and Salman Agha completed a juggling catch at mid-off, sending the crowd into raptures. Tilak Varma got off the mark with a single, while Gill survived a close run-out chance after some nervy running. Only two runs came from the over, and India slipped further to 12/2 after 3 overs in pursuit of 147.

End of Over 2: India 10/1

Over 2: W 0 0 1 0 0 2

IND: 10/1 | CRR: 5.00 • RRR: 7.61 • Need 137 from 108b

Faheem Ashraf provides Pakistan the breakthrough! Abhishek Sharma miscues and departs early.

Faheem struck in his very first over, removing the dangerous Abhishek Sharma with a slower delivery that held in the surface. Abhishek, looking for a big shot, ended up slicing it to mid-on. Suryakumar Yadav joined Shubman Gill, but both batters struggled to find fluency against disciplined bowling. Only three runs came off the over, with Gill managing a couple off the last ball. India are 10/1 after 2 overs, chasing 147.

End of Over 1: India 7/0

Over 1: • 4 • • 1 2

IND: 7/0 | CRR: 7.00 • RRR: 7.36 • Need 140 from 114b

Abhishek Sharma gets going with a crisp boundary as India begin the chase.

Shaheen Shah Afridi steamed in with pace and swing in the opening over, troubling Abhishek Sharma with movement and bounce. However, Abhishek responded with a delightful boundary through point before rotating strike. Shubman Gill opened his account with a neat double off the last ball. India off to a steady start at 7/0 after the first over, needing 140 more to win.

Innings End: Pakistan 146 all out (19.1 overs)

Over 20: W

PAK: 146 all out | CRR: 7.63

Jasprit Bumrah finishes it off! Mohammad Nawaz skies one and Rinku Singh takes the catch.

Pakistan’s innings comes to an abrupt end in the very first ball of the 20th over. Nawaz, looking to go big, miscued a slower bouncer from Bumrah and was caught by Rinku Singh at deep mid wicket. From a strong position at 113/1, Pakistan collapsed dramatically, losing their last nine wickets for just 33 runs. Kuldeep Yadav’s four-for and Axar Patel’s control in the middle overs triggered the downfall, while Bumrah capped it off with two wickets. Pakistan are bowled out for 146 in 19.1 overs, leaving India with a very chaseable target.

End of Over 19: Pakistan 146/9

Over 19: 2 • • 1 1 1

PAK: 146/9 | CRR: 7.68

Nawaz tries to hold things together as Pakistan crawl towards the finish.

Varun Chakravarthy kept things tight in his final over, conceding just five runs. Mohammad Nawaz picked up a couple and a few singles, while Abrar Ahmed survived and rotated strike once. With only one wicket in hand, Pakistan will hope Nawaz can find some late boundaries in the final over to push the score closer to 155. At the end of 19 overs, they are 146/9.

End of Over 18: Pakistan 141/9

Over 18: 1 4 • 2 W •

PAK: 141/9 | CRR: 7.83

Jasprit Bumrah cleans up Haris Rauf as Pakistan edge closer to being bowled out.

Bumrah came back strongly in the 18th over, rattling Haris Rauf’s stumps with a fiery yorker after the batter had managed a streaky four and a couple of runs earlier in the over. Mohammad Nawaz survived and rotated strike, while Abrar Ahmed walked in as the last man. With just one wicket left and only two overs to go, Pakistan are staring at a sub-par finish, ending the 18th over on 141/9.

End of Over 17: Pakistan 134/8

Over 17: W • 1w • W • W

PAK: 134/8 | CRR: 7.88

Kuldeep Yadav turns the game on its head with a stunning triple strike in one over!

What a collapse from Pakistan! Kuldeep Yadav produced a magical 17th over, dismissing Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, and Faheem Ashraf in quick succession. Salman’s mistimed charge was caught brilliantly by Sanju Samson, Shaheen was trapped lbw after a successful review, and Faheem chipped tamely to long off. Pakistan have now lost seven wickets for just 21 runs, slipping from a position of strength to a precarious 134/8 after 17 overs. Kuldeep finishes his spell with 4 wickets, and India are firmly on top.

End of Over 16: Pakistan 133/5

Over 16: 2 1 W • 1 1

PAK: 133/5 | CRR: 8.31

Axar Patel strikes again! Hussain Talat falls cheaply as Pakistan lose half their side.

A steady over for India with the ball as Axar Patel picked up Hussain Talat, who mistimed an attempted heave and was caught smartly by Sanju Samson. Salman Agha continued to chip away with singles and a couple of runs, while Mohammad Nawaz is trying to settle in. With Fakhar Zaman gone earlier and Talat departing now, Pakistan are under real pressure at 133/5 after 16 overs. India are firmly tightening their grip on this contest.

End of Over 15: Pakistan 128/4

Over 15: 2 • 6 W 1 1 1

PAK: 128/4 | CRR: 8.53

Varun Chakravarthy delivers again! Fakhar Zaman departs after a quickfire 46.

Pakistan lost a key wicket in this over as Fakhar Zaman, who looked dangerous with a six earlier in the over, perished attempting another big hit. Varun Chakravarthy held his nerve, drawing Fakhar into a mistimed stroke, with Kuldeep Yadav completing the catch at backward point. Salman Agha and Hussain Talat are now at the crease, while India sense an opportunity to tighten the grip in the middle overs. Pakistan are 128/4 after 15 overs.

End of Over 14: Pakistan 118/3

Over 14: 0 1 W 1 1 2

PAK: 118/3 | CRR: 8.42

Axar Patel strikes, Haris departs for a duck!

India continued their fightback with another breakthrough, this time from Axar Patel. Mohammad Haris tried to loft him over long off but only succeeded in chipping it straight to Rinku Singh, falling for a two-ball duck. Fakhar Zaman and new batter Salman Agha added a few singles and a couple to keep the scoreboard moving, but the double blow in successive overs has pegged Pakistan back. At the end of 14 overs, Pakistan are 118/3, with Fakhar set and Salman fresh at the crease.

End of Over 13: Pakistan 113/2

Over 13: 1w 0 1 1w 2 1 W 0

PAK: 113/2 | CRR: 8.69

Kuldeep Yadav removes Saim Ayub, India claw back with their second wicket.

Kuldeep Yadav struck in his third over to give India another breakthrough. After conceding a couple of wides and some singles, he got rid of Saim Ayub, who miscued a cut straight to Bumrah at backward point. Fakhar Zaman continued to accumulate runs steadily with sharp running between the wickets, but Pakistan lost their second just as they were building momentum. At the end of 13 overs, Pakistan are 113/2 with Fakhar holding the innings together and Mohammad Haris new at the crease.

End of Over 12: Pakistan 107/1

Over 12: 1 4 0 1 1 2

PAK: 107/1 | CRR: 8.91

Fakhar takes on Tilak Varma with a clean strike down the ground.

Tilak Varma was surprisingly introduced into the attack, and Fakhar Zaman wasted no time in targeting him. After a tidy start, Fakhar skipped down the track and launched a lofted shot straight over the bowler’s head for four. Ayub kept rotating strike while Fakhar added a couple more to finish the over strongly. Pakistan continue to score briskly, reaching 107/1 after 12 overs, with both left-handers looking settled.

End of Over 11: Pakistan 98/1

Over 11: 1 1 4 0 4 1

PAK: 98/1 | CRR: 8.90

Saim Ayub shifts gears with back-to-back boundaries!

Shivam Dube returned for his third over but Saim Ayub immediately took charge. After opening his account earlier, he cracked his first four with a powerful pull over deep mid wicket and followed it with another flick past short fine leg. Fakhar Zaman rotated strike smartly while Ayub showed confidence with crisp strokes. Pakistan move to 98/1 after 11 overs, maintaining a healthy run rate with Ayub finding his rhythm quickly.

End of Over 10: Pakistan 87/1

Over 10: 0 1 6 W 1 2

PAK: 87/1 | CRR: 8.70

Farhan departs after a fine fifty, Varun Chakravarthy strikes!

Varun Chakravarthy turned the tide with a crucial breakthrough. After being launched for a towering six by Sahibzada Farhan, he got his revenge as Farhan miscued a pull to deep mid wicket and walked back for a superb 57 off 38 balls. Fakhar Zaman kept the board ticking with a couple of runs and a single, while Saim Ayub got off the mark immediately. A much-needed strike for India just before the drinks break, Pakistan are now 87/1 after 10 overs.

End of Over 9: Pakistan 77/0

Over 9: 1w 1 6 1lb 2 1 1

PAK: 77/0 | CRR: 8.55

Farhan reaches his fifty, Fakhar smashes a six – Pakistan on top.

Kuldeep Yadav’s over had everything – a wide, a six, a leg bye, and a milestone. Fakhar Zaman joined the party with a slog-swept six over deep mid wicket, while Sahibzada Farhan brought up his fifty with smart placement and quick running. The openers looked in full control, milking Kuldeep for 13 runs in the over. After 9 overs, Pakistan are 77 without loss, with both openers well set for a big one.

End of Over 8: Pakistan 64/0

Over 8: 1 2 0 4 1 0

PAK: 64/0 | CRR: 8.00

Farhan accelerates with a boundary, Pakistan cruising at 8 per over.

Axar Patel came back for his second over but Pakistan’s openers stayed firm. Fakhar Zaman rotated strike, while Sahibzada Farhan continued to attack – hammering a powerful four past long-on’s right. Axar mixed up his lengths but Farhan’s timing looked crisp. At the end of 8 overs, Pakistan are 64 without loss, with Farhan nearing his half-century.

End of Over 7: Pakistan 56/0

Over 7: 1 1 0 2 2 6

PAK: 56/0 | CRR: 8.00

Farhan smashes Kuldeep into the second tier with a massive six over deep square leg.

Kuldeep Yadav came into the attack and Pakistan’s openers looked to keep the score ticking. Fakhar Zaman worked singles into the leg side, while Sahibzada Farhan picked up a couple with a controlled pull over mid-wicket. After a brief dot ball, Farhan capitalized on a half-tracker, rocking back and launching it into the stands over deep square leg for a huge six. Pakistan continue to build steadily, moving to 56/0 in 7 overs with Farhan looking in commanding touch.

End of Over 6: Pakistan 45/0

Over 6: 0 0 1 2 1 4

PAK: 45/0 | CRR: 7.50

Farhan finishes the powerplay in style with a powerful boundary over mid-off.

Axar Patel was introduced for the final over of the powerplay. He kept things tight initially, beating Farhan twice with quicker deliveries that cramped him for room. The batters then picked up ones and twos, with Fakhar Zaman nudging into the gaps and running hard. The over ended on a high for Pakistan as Farhan created room and slammed a drag-down delivery powerfully over mid-off for four. Pakistan head into the middle overs strongly placed at 45/0 after 6 overs.

End of Over 5: Pakistan 37/0

Over 5: 0 1 0 2 1 1

PAK: 37/0 | CRR: 7.40

Fakhar picks up runs with edges and nudges, while Farhan keeps rotating strike.

Varun Chakravarthy came into the attack and mixed up his lengths well. Farhan worked him around with singles into the leg side, while Fakhar Zaman collected two fortunate runs off the toe-end past short third and added another nudge into the deep. Varun kept things relatively tight despite the odd miscue, conceding just five runs in his first over. Pakistan are 37/0 after 5 overs, with both openers settling in steadily.

End of Over 4: Pakistan 32/0

Over 4: 4 0 6 1 1b 1

PAK: 32/0 | CRR: 8.00

Farhan takes on Bumrah with a six and a four to lift the scoring rate.

Jasprit Bumrah returned for his second over but Sahibzada Farhan went on the offensive. He first muscled a short ball over mid-wicket for four and then launched a slower delivery cleanly over mid-off for six. Singles followed, including a lucky bye when Fakhar’s edge evaded Samson behind the stumps. Farhan kept the momentum going with quick running, and Pakistan closed the over at 32/0 in 4 overs, with Farhan looking increasingly dangerous on 24 from 18 balls.

End of Over 3: Pakistan 19/0

Over 3: 1 1 1 1 0 4

PAK: 19/0 | CRR: 6.33

Fakhar breaks free with a stylish upper-cut over short third for four.

Shivam Dube continued from the other end and kept things fairly tight, but both openers managed to rotate the strike with a series of singles. Farhan nearly dragged one back onto his stumps while going hard outside off, but survived to add another run. Fakhar Zaman finished the over in style, reading the short ball early and upper-cutting it over short third for his first boundary. Pakistan move steadily to 19/0 after 3 overs.

End of Over 2: Pakistan 11/0

Over 2: 1lb 0 0 2 4 0

PAK: 11/0 | CRR: 5.50

Farhan edges closer to double figures with a lofted four over cover.

Jasprit Bumrah came into the attack and tested Farhan with swing and sharp angles. Fakhar Zaman got off strike via a leg bye first ball, before Farhan had a couple of wild swishes at deliveries outside off. A tuck behind square brought him two runs, and he followed it up with a sliced loft over cover for four. Bumrah pulled his length back late to beat the bat again, ending a lively over that went for seven runs. Pakistan are 11/0 after 2 overs, with Farhan on 10 and Zaman yet to score.

End of Over 1: Pakistan 4/0

Over 1: 0 0 0 0 4 0

PAK: 4/0 | CRR: 4.00

Farhan finally gets going with a lofted four after a cagey start.

Shivam Dube opened the bowling for India and kept things very tight early on, beating the outside edge and tying up Sahibzada Farhan with movement off the pitch. After four consecutive dot balls, Farhan broke the shackles with a big hit over mid-on for four. Despite that boundary, Dube kept his lines disciplined and finished the over conceding just four runs. Fakhar Zaman is yet to face a ball as Pakistan move to 4/0 at the end of the first over.

Team Line-ups

India and Pakistan announce their Playing XIs for the Final.

Toss Update

India win the toss and elect to bowl first.

It’s time for the toss. India and Pakistan have played five T20Is at this venue and each has been won by the chasing side. Salman and Suryakumar are out there for the toss. Suryakumar has the coin. Heads is the call by Salman, and tails it is. No handshake between the captains. India will bowl first. This looks like a good wicket, Suryakumar says and that there has not been a lot of cricket here, meaning it should not change much. The brand of cricket they have been playing, they have to continue that, he adds. Unfortunately, Hardik misses out with a niggle. Harshit and Arshdeep miss out. Rinku and Dube come in.

Pitch Report

Simon Doull and Ravi Shastri on the pitch: Chasing preferred, good batting track.

No surprises that India have opted to bowl first, says Simon Doull, referencing India’s perfect record while chasing in T20Is against Pakistan. Ravi Shastri reckons it could get a little slower because of the lack of grass. Only the third time this pitch is being used (both of them being India-Pakistan contests), and India have chased down scores comfortably in both games so far. 170 in a final is like 190 in a league game, and it will be a good score and enough to put pressure on the opposition, says Shastri. India have strengthened their batting and that is why they are chasing, reckons Shastri. Doull concludes saying 175-180 will be a very good score in a final for Pakistan.

Match Status

Match is about to begin.

Live scores and updates to follow as the Final between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 kicks off shortly.