Overview
- Play begins at 8:00 pm IST at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with live coverage in India on Sony Sports and streaming on SonyLIV.
- This is the first Asia Cup final featuring India and Pakistan, and all 28,000 regular tickets for the venue have been sold out.
- ACC rules allow the trophy to be shared only if no result is possible, with Monday, September 29 designated as the reserve day.
- Pitch reports point to early movement for pacers and potential dew later that could aid chasing, with temperatures around 38°C and no rain forecast.
- Off-field tensions continue, including India’s no-handshake stance, Pakistan’s referee complaint and ICC disciplinary action over player conduct.