Overview

• The final is scheduled for September 28 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, marking the first Asia Cup title match between the rivals.
• India enter the decider unbeaten with six wins, including two over Pakistan, while Pakistan advanced after defeating Bangladesh and have lost only to India.
• ICC hearings concluded on September 26 with a 30% match‑fee fine for India captain Suryakumar Yadav, a similar fine for Haris Rauf, and an official warning for Sahibzada Farhan.
• The disciplinary rulings cap a tournament defined by India’s coordinated handshake boycott tied to the Pahalgam attack, PCB complaints and a briefly threatened boycott, and video‑captured provocative gestures by Pakistani players.
• Tickets remain available via official partner Platinumlist.net, with general admission from AED 350, and reports indicate potential friction over sharing the trophy‑presentation stage with ACC President Mohsin Naqvi.