IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Danish Kaneria Says India Need Virat Kohli-Era Fitness and Fielding Standards To Tackle Pakistan
Kaneria recalled the era when Kohli led India, noting that the team’s discipline, fitness, and sharp fielding often made the difference in tight contests. According to the former leg-spinner, while India boasts a strong batting lineup and a formidable bowling attack, lapses in the middle order or on the field could allow Pakistan to gain an advantage.
Mumbai, September 28: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has issued a word of caution to Team India ahead of the highly anticipated Asia Cup final against Pakistan, stressing that the favourites cannot take their arch-rivals lightly. Speaking to IANS, Kaneria highlighted that India’s fielding and middle-order performance could prove decisive in the summit clash. IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis Tell Pakistan Bowlers How To Get Indian Opener Abhishek Sharma out Early.
“It will be an interesting final. One cannot take Pakistan lightly in this match. India is undoubtedly the favourites, but its fielding and middle order remain a concern. During Virat Kohli’s era, India’s fielding and fitness standards were top-notch. They will need to work hard on this,” Kaneria said.
Kaneria recalled the era when Kohli led India, noting that the team’s discipline, fitness, and sharp fielding often made the difference in tight contests. According to the former leg-spinner, while India boasts a strong batting lineup and a formidable bowling attack, lapses in the middle order or on the field could allow Pakistan to gain an advantage. IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Aaditya Thackeray Slams PVR Cinemas for Screening India vs Pakistan Match Live Streaming, Says 'Insult to All Those Who Were Killed in Pahalgam Terrorist Attack'.
Fans across the subcontinent are eagerly awaiting the final, with social media abuzz over team strategies, player form, and key match-ups. The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final is scheduled for 8:00 PM IST on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. This will be the first India-Pakistan final in Asia Cup history, spanning 17 editions and 41 years.
Where to Watch India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final Match
Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website.
Telecast in India: Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 1 HD, Ten 5, Ten 5 HD.
Regional Language Broadcast: Ten 3 (Hindi), Ten 3 HD (Hindi), Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu)
Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
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