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Dubai Police issue security plan for Pakistan-India Asia Cup Final

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DUBAI: The Dubai Police have announced stringent security measures for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 final between Pakistan and India, scheduled for Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

In an advisory, authorities urged spectators to arrive at least three hours before the start of play to avoid congestion. Each ticket will allow only a single entry, with no re-entry permitted once a fan exits the venue.

The guidelines include a ban on flammable materials, weapons, laser pointers, fireworks, glass items, tripods, and selfie sticks.

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Political banners and unauthorised placards have also been prohibited. Police appealed to fans to cooperate fully with security staff to ensure the contest is enjoyed in a festive yet safe environment.

Meanwhile, organisers confirmed that all 28,000 tickets for the historic clash have sold out, with demand far surpassing previous fixtures.

The group-stage meeting drew 20,000 spectators, while the Super Four encounter saw 17,000 in attendance.

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The final, however, marks the first-ever Asia Cup title showdown between the arch-rivals in the tournament’s 41-year history.

Pakistan sealed their place in the decider with a tense 11-run win over Bangladesh on September 25, setting up a third face-off with India in this edition.

India won both earlier matches, though both encounters were marred by controversies.

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Dubai Police issue strict advisory ahead of Pakistan-India clash

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Dubai Police have issued a stern advisory to spectators ahead of the blockbuster Asia Cup 2025 clash between Pakistan and India, scheduled later today at the Dubai International Stadium.

In an official statement, authorities made it clear that any act of violence, abusive language, or racist behaviour inside the venue will not be tolerated.

Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Events Security Committee, cautioned that offenders could face one to three months in prison along with fines between AED 10,000 and AED 30,000 (PKR 750,000 to 2.3 million).

Police officials urged fans to maintain discipline and enjoy the contest in a positive spirit, stressing that violations will result in immediate legal consequences to safeguard spectators and preserve the atmosphere inside the stadium.

The hype surrounding the fixture is at its peak, with both sides entering the contest in strong form. India bowled out hosts UAE for just 57 runs before racing to the target in 4.3 overs, while Pakistan posted 160-7 and dismissed Oman for 67 in 16.4 overs.

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In head-to-head T20I history, India hold the edge with 10 wins in 13 encounters.

Their last meeting in the format was during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in New York, where Rohit Sharma’s men prevailed in a tense, low-scoring contest against Babar Azam’s side.

Pakistan squad: Salman Agha (capt), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.

India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.

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