India has reached the Asia Cup final after Abhishek Sharma struck 75 off 37 balls and Kuldeep Yadav picked 3-18 in four overs in a 41-run win over Bangladesh in their Super Four encounter.

Sanju Samson showcased his class with a decisive innings against Sri Lanka on Friday (September 26) in the Asia Cup 2025. Walking in at No. 5, the wicketkeeper-batter made the most of the opportunity,

The Indian team has so far beaten Pakistan twice in two encounters at the ongoing Asia Cup, winning by seven wickets in the group stage before defeating them by six wickets in a Super 4 clash. But Akhtar pointed out the one element that could derail India in the final.

Abhishek Sharma smacked five sixes in a 39-ball 74 as India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Super Four cricket at the Asia Cup with still no handshakes before or after the game between the archrivals.

India have defeated Pakistan twice in the tournament, first was a seven-wicket victory in the group stage, and they followed it with a six -wicket win in the Super Four stage.

With the effectiveness of spinners diminishing over time in the UAE, India may need to reconsider their three-spinner strategy.