Overview

• Match begins at 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM local) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, marking the rivals’ first Asia Cup title meeting.
• India enter unbeaten after two wins over Pakistan this month, while Pakistan booked their spot by defeating Bangladesh by 11 runs in the Super Four.
• Reports say all 28,000 tickets are taken for the final, with PVR INOX announcing screenings on 100-plus cinema screens across India and extensive TV/OTT coverage in both countries.
• Pre-final narratives include conduct controversies: Suryakumar Yadav and Haris Rauf were fined 30% of match fees, and Sahibzada Farhan received a warning for a celebration.
• India monitor Hardik Pandya’s fitness, with selection talks centering on balance and pace options, as forecasts point to hot conditions, a relatively dry surface and limited dew.