Overview

• Play begins at 8:00 pm IST (6:30 pm UAE) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with a reserve day on September 29; the title would be shared only if no result is possible across both days.
• India arrive unbeaten after two wins over Pakistan in this tournament, while Pakistan reached the decider with an 11-run Super Four win over Bangladesh.
• Ticket demand has sent prices soaring, with some outlets declaring a sell-out as official portals still showed limited availability and select hospitality packages.
• Authorities urged fans to arrive early, use assigned gates and avoid prohibited items, warning of Dh5,000–Dh30,000 fines and up to three months in prison for offenses under UAE sports event laws.
• Forecasts indicate about 38°C heat and likely evening dew on a surface offering early movement then favoring batters, which could make chasing advantageous.