India has already secured its place in the Asia Cup 2025 final, where they will face Pakistan. However, before the high-stakes clash, India needs to address some concerns, particularly in their middle order. In their last Super Four match, India will play Sri Lanka, who have already been eliminated from the competition. The match is scheduled for Friday, September 26, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Middle Order Concerns

While India has showcased dominance in the Asia Cup 2025, their middle-order performance has been inconsistent. In the Super 4 match against Bangladesh, after a strong opening partnership, the middle order faltered, failing to maintain the tempo. Shivam Dube, promoted to No. 3, scored just two runs, while captain Suryakumar Yadav fell for 5. Hardik Pandya contributed a steady 38, but Tilak Varma and Axar Patel struggled to accelerate. This inconsistency raises concerns about India's ability to capitalize on strong starts and finish innings strongly.

Suryakumar Yadav's form is also a cause for concern. In his last 12 innings, he has only scored 113 runs, with an average of 11.30. His recent scores in the Asia Cup are 7*, 47, 0, and 5. This dip in form is worrying, and he needs to regain his touch before the final.

The role of Sanju Samson in the batting order also remains unclear. Despite his talent, his position has been undefined, leading to inconsistency. He was pushed down the order to accommodate Shubman Gill, and the team management needs to figure out how to best utilize his abilities.

Top Order Success

India's top order has been a major positive in the Asia Cup 2025. Abhishek Sharma has been in sensational form, consistently providing strong starts. He is currently the leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 248 runs in five games at a strike rate of 206.66. Shubman Gill has also complemented him well, providing stability at the top.

Fielding Woes

Another area of concern for India is their fielding. They have dropped a staggering number of catches in their last couple of matches. This could prove costly against a strong team like Pakistan in the final.

India vs Sri Lanka

India will face Sri Lanka in their final Super Four match. India has won 21 matches, while Sri Lanka has won 9, with one no result in their 31 encounters. In their most recent encounter in the Asia Cup, India defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the 2023 final.

India is likely to make a few changes to their playing XI for the match against Sri Lanka, giving opportunities to players like Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note.

India vs Pakistan Final

The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 28 at the Dubai International Stadium. This will be the first time in 41 years that the two teams will meet in the final of the Asia Cup. India has won the Asia Cup a record eight times, while Pakistan has won it twice.

India has dominated Pakistan in T20Is, winning 12 out of 15 matches. However, Pakistan can surprise on big stages, so India needs to be at their best. India's journey to the final has been smooth, winning both their Super 4 matches convincingly. Pakistan, on the other hand, had to fight hard to secure their place in the final. They defeated Bangladesh in a tense Super 4 clash.

The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan promises to be a high-voltage contest. Fans around the world are eagerly waiting for this historic showdown. India needs to address their middle-order concerns and fielding woes to be fully prepared for the final.