**Asia Cup Final 2025: Is There a Reserve Day in Place?**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | September 28, 2025, 10:50 AM*
The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 final is set to witness a thrilling clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. The decisive match will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium this Sunday, promising an exciting showdown in the tournament’s history.
**Reserve Day Scheduled**
In case of rain interruptions during the final, a reserve day has been arranged for Monday, September 29. This ensures that the match has an additional opportunity to be completed. However, according to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) rules, if both the scheduled day and the reserve day are washed out with no play possible, the trophy will be shared between India and Pakistan.
**Weather Forecast: Rain Unlikely**
Will weather play spoilsport? According to AccuWeather, Sunday in Dubai is expected to be sunny with temperatures soaring up to 38°C and a Real Feel of 42°C. So far, no matches in the ongoing Asia Cup have been affected by rain. Furthermore, the forecast for both the main match day and the reserve day looks promising, with no rainfall expected. Fans can look forward to uninterrupted cricket action.
**Pitch Analysis: A Batting-Friendly Surface Expected**
Throughout the tournament, pitches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium have been slower compared to those in Abu Dhabi. However, a notable shift was observed during the India vs Sri Lanka Super Four clash on Friday, which turned into a high-scoring game with both teams surpassing 200 runs. This development suggests that the pitch for the final could be batting-friendly, setting the stage for an aggressive and entertaining contest between India and Pakistan.
**Predicted Playing XIs**
*India probable XI:*
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
*Pakistan probable XI:*
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
As the final approaches, cricket enthusiasts across Asia eagerly await what promises to be a memorable encounter in the Asia Cup 2025.
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