Asia Cup 2025: WATCH- “India ko chhorna nahi hai, badla chahiye”- Pakistani fan tells Haris Rauf ahead of IND v PAK final

India and Pakistan will play in Asia Cup final for the first time.

Pakistan qualified for the Asia Cup 2025 final, setting the summit clash with arch-rivals India on September 28, Sunday. They defeated Bangladesh in a closely fought Super Fours game on Thursday in Dubai.

This was the virtual semi-final, where Pakistan posted 135/8 in 20 overs, with Mohammad Haris top-scoring with 31. Taskin Ahmed took 3/28, while Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain took two wickets each. In response, despite Shamim Hossain’s 30, Bangladesh only managed 124/9 in 20 overs, losing the game by 11 runs. Shaheen Afridi took 3/17, and Haris Rauf took 3/33.

Haris Rauf was seen approaching the supporters after the match and shaking their hands. At this time, one ardent fan grabbed the bowler's hand and asked him to defeat India in the final. A video of the incident became popular on social media.

“Badla lena hain. India ko chhorna nahi hain. Khuda ka vasta!!!” the overexcited fan told Haris Rauf while holding his hand.

Here is the video:  

This will be the first time in over 40 years that India and Pakistan will face off in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday.