India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday (September 28) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This will be the first final between the arch-rivals in the 41-year history of the continental event, which started back in 1984.

On the eve of the marquee encounter, legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev shared insights into the India versus Pakistan rivalry.

In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Kapil claimed that while the players don't hold a 'grudge', the Pakistan fans find it hard to accept India's success.

Pakistan suffered crushing defeats at the hands of India in the group stage and Super 4 fixtures of the ongoing Asia Cup. The final will mark their third meeting in the eight-team tournament.

"I don't think the players have so much grudge. The Pakistani people, they give an impression, when you hear them speak as if they have a grudge. They feel how come this country is playing so well when our team was far better on the field. Players understand that we are not better than them, but fans can't take it," Kapil said.

India dominated Pakistan in the group stage match, cruising to a seven-wicket victory, thanks to Kuldeep Yadav's stunning spell of 3/18.

In the Super 4s showdown, the Men in Blue rode on Abhishek Sharma's whirlwind 39-ball 74 to defeat the Salman Ali Agha-led side by six wickets.

While India will look to continue their dominant record, Pakistan will aim to avenge their last two defeats against the traditional rivals to clinch their third Asia Cup title.