Cricket fans across the globe are bracing for a historic showdown as India and Pakistan prepare to clash in the Asia Cup final for the first time in the tournament’s 41-year history. The much-anticipated match is scheduled for Sunday, September 28.

Pakistan sealed their spot with a gritty 11-run win over Bangladesh in their final Super 4 fixture. Defending a modest total of 135/8, Shaheen Afridi (3/17) and Haris Rauf (3/33) delivered match-winning spells to restrict Bangladesh to 124/9.

This marks the third meeting between India and Pakistan in the ongoing edition, but the stakes have never been higher. Historically, the two sides have met in five finals of multinational tournaments involving more than three teams, with Pakistan winning three of those encounters.

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