As Team India and Pakistan are all set to take on each other in the Asia Cup 2025 final to be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Police have cracked a whip to maintain peace in the city. The arch-rivals will face each other for the first time in the final of the Asia Cup’s 41-year history. India, the reigning champions, will strive to retain the title while Pakistan will look to win the Asia Cup for the first time after 2012. In this competition, both teams have squared off against each other twice and on both occasions, India emerged triumphant comfortably.
Before the high-profile match, Dubai Police have issued guidelines for fans who will witness the contest. In the security advisory, the security authorities have banned
items such as flags, banners, or firecrackers inside the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Spectators who get involved in violence, or using racist/abusive language against players can face a fine upto INR 2.41 lakh to INR 7.24 lakh. To tighten security, specialised police units will also be deployed to contain mischievous activities.
India’s campaign in Asia Cup 2025
India have been the only unbeaten side in this tournament so far. The Men in Blue kicked off their campaign on September 10, beating UAE by nine wickets. On September 14, they beat Pakistan by seven wickets and became the first team to advance to the Super Fours round.
In the final group match, they beat Oman by 21 runs while in the maiden Super Fours contest against Pakistan, Suryakumar Yadav and his men looked extraordinary again and bagged a six-wicket triumph. Defending champions’ next victims were Bangladesh, who faced a 41-run hammering. With this win, India qualified for the final. In the last Super Fours match, India outclassed Sri Lanka in the Super Over.
