Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar is confident that the in-form Indian opener will go on to score a century against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025.
Abhishek Sharma has scored 309 runs in 6 matches of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 with 3 consecutive fifties. He averages more than 50 with an astonishing strike rate of over 200. He always gives his team a head start in the power play. Speaking of his form and consistent hitting, Sunil Gavaskar backed him to score big in the final
“Abhishek Sharma, in particular, won’t let opportunities slip by. He’s been in good form with three half-centuries and, despite an unfortunate run-out that cost him a potential century, he’s likely to aim for another big innings, possibly even a three-figure score," said Gavaskar
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Sunil Gavaskar’s Insights Ahead of the Asia Cup Final
However, a notable issue India is facing lately is that their batting rate gets slower once Abhishek Sharma gets dismissed. Sunil Gavaskar is also confident that if Abhishek Sharma fails, other batters in the line-up will step up in the finals.
Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar also believes that Shubman Gill, who has shown promise with a few starts in the tournament, is due for a big score.
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Gavaskar noted that several key players have the potential to make a significant impact. While Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, and Hardik Pandya are all yet to fire with the bat, the depth in India’s batting lineup remains strong. Gavaskar pointed out that although Gill has looked good at the crease, he hasn't converted those starts into the big innings fans have come to expect from him. Still, with so much firepower, there's no reason for concern just yet.
Arch-Rivals Set to Clash for the Title
For the first time, India and Pakistan will clash in an Asia Cup final, setting the stage for a high-voltage showdown in the 2025 edition..
Having already lost twice to India in the tournament, Pakistan will be eager to settle the score, while India will aim to maintain their unbeaten run and assert dominance. One thing is certain – cricket fans around the world are in for a blockbuster finale.
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