**Asia Cup Final: Is There a Reserve Day in Place?**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 28, 2025 | 10:50 AM*
The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 final promises yet another thrilling encounter as India and Pakistan face off once again in the tournament’s history. The grand finale is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
### Reserve Day and Rain Contingency
In case the match is interrupted by rain, a reserve day has been scheduled for September 29 (Monday). However, if no play is possible on both days due to weather conditions, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) rules stipulate that the trophy will be shared between the two teams.
### Weather Forecast: Will Rain Spoil the Final?
According to AccuWeather, Dubai is expected to enjoy a sunny day on Sunday with temperatures climbing up to 38°C and a Real Feel of 42°C. So far, throughout the ongoing Asia Cup, no match has been washed out due to rain. The forecast for both the main final day and the reserve day appears promising, with no rainfall expected, keeping fans optimistic for uninterrupted play.
### Pitch Report: What to Expect at Dubai Stadium
The pitches in Dubai have generally been slower compared to those in Abu Dhabi during the tournament. However, a notable change was observed during the India-Sri Lanka Super Four match on Friday, which turned into a high-scoring contest with both sides crossing 200 runs. This indicates that the pitch for the final could be batting-friendly, setting the stage for an exciting clash between two fierce rivals.
### Predicted Playing XIs
**India Probable XI:**
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
**Pakistan Probable XI:**
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
With favorable weather and a potentially high-scoring pitch, the stage is set for a memorable Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan. Stay tuned for all the live updates and in-depth coverage of the much-awaited showdown!
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