The highly anticipated final of the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Pakistan is not only a clash of titans but also a contest between two exceptional players: Hardik Pandya and Haris Rauf. The focus will be on which player will dominate the tournament as the highest wicket-taker in the T20 Asia Cup. The winner of this personal competition will be determined in the final match.
Scheduled for September 28th, the final will witness a thrilling encounter. Hardik Pandya is expected to represent India, while Haris Rauf will lead the Pakistani attack. This sets the stage for an exciting battle within the larger contest, as Pandya and Rauf compete to secure the most wickets and lead their teams to victory.
In the race for the most wickets in the T20 Asia Cup, Hardik Pandya currently trails Haris Rauf by two wickets. Rauf has a total of 17 wickets in 10 matches, with an average of 15.76, while Pandya has taken 15 wickets in 14 matches, maintaining an average of 21.80. The final will be the ultimate test to determine who will win this exciting race.
Wanindu Hasaranga, a competitor in the race for the most wickets in the history of the T20 Asia Cup, is now out of the running due to Sri Lanka’s early exit from the tournament. Hasaranga took 17 wickets in 12 matches with an average of 19.17. His best performance was 3 wickets for 21 runs. This year’s final will mark a historic moment in the Asia Cup, as India and Pakistan meet in the final for the first time in the tournament’s 41-year history, potentially creating new records and witnessing exceptional performances.