Ravichandran Ashwin tells Pakistan how they can win Asia Cup final vs India

Dubai is set for an unforgettable night as India and Pakistan will lock horns in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Ahead of the first-ever Asia Cup final between the arch-rivals after 41 years, Ravichandran Ashwin has made it clear that India holds a massive edge, describing Pakistan as far behind in quality and consistency.

Ravichandran Ashwin highlights the massive gap between India and Pakistan

India enters the Asia Cup 2025 final unbeaten, having crushed Pakistan twice already in the tournament, while the Men in Green survived close games against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The difference between the sides is stark in the ongoing continental tournament.

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India’s batting firepower, led by Abhishek Sharma, who has already smashed three consecutive fifties at a strike rate over 200, has been unstoppable, while Pakistan’s middle order has struggled, averaging under 19 from No. 3 to 6 in the tournament.

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav will be under pressure to deliver in the big game, having scored just 71 runs in five innings in the tournament. Meanwhile, Pakistan will depend heavily on all-rounders Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz, who have rescued the team in tricky chases.

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Star pacer Shaheen Afridi’s lower-order hitting will also be key for Pakistan, but the task is daunting against India’s world-class spin attack in Dubai. The Indian spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel have been lethal, especially in the death overs.

India’s depth and composure make them overwhelming favorites, but Pakistan will hope to defy history on the night. The tension isn’t just on the field. Political drama and controversies, including the no-handshake incidents and provocative gestures by Pakistani players, have added fuel to the fire, making this final more than just cricket.

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Ravichandran Ashwin says Pakistan can only win if India pulls out Asia Cup 2025 Final

As Dubai will host a historic India-Pakistan encounter where skill, nerves, drama, fireworks, and pressure will be at their peak, Ravichandran Ashwin has boldly backed the Men in Blue to lift the trophy on Sunday night while mocking the Men in Green.

In the viral video, Ravichandran Ashwin pointed out just how far behind the Men in Green are compared to the Men in Blue.

On paper and on form, India’s firepower and composure make Pakistan look like they’re playing catch-up, and Ashwin predicted that the rival side will need a miracle to beat the Men in Blue in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday.

Ravichandran Ashwin jokingly said that Pakistan can only win the trophy only if India decides to pull out of the final.

He said on his YouTube channel, “This Pakistan team is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long way behind this Indian team. If Pakistan wants to win this Asia Cup, the best way for Pakistan to win this Asia Cup is if India doesn't play this Asia Cup.”

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