Pakistan’s journey to the Asia Cup 2025 final was a campaign of two distinct halves, marked by a disappointing run in the group stage followed by a remarkable resurgence in the Super 4s, culminating in a third high-stakes showdown with rivals India. Here's how they got here.
Group Stage: Early Stumbles
The tournament started a bit shaky for the Men in Green, especially their match against India.
Match vs India: Lost by Seven Wickets
Pakistan's batting struggled, only managing 127/9. The bowlers gave it their all, but India chased down the score with seven wickets to spare. This loss raised questions about how well the team could handle pressure against other top teams. Pakistan still made it to the Super 4 by winning against other group teams, but the defeat to India suggested the road