During the buildup to the 2025 Asia Cup Final between India and Pakistan, India's bowling coach, south African former player Morne Morkel, highlighted the importance of the matchup between India's opener Abhishek Sharma and Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. Morkel described the encounter as a potentially decisive "edge-of-the-seat" battle, acknowledging that both players are aggressive and will aim to dominate.Also Read: Bigg Boss Season 12 Returns to Entertain Every Household: New Look, Same Entertainment, Grand Opening Tonight

Morne Morkel, who previously worked with Afridi as a bowling consultant for the Pakistan team, emphasized that Afridi is an aggressive bowler who aims to dismiss batsmen quickly, while Abhishek Sharma is equally aggressive and won't hold back. He noted that their previous encounters have been exciting for fans and t.v audience. Notably, abhishek Sharma has performed well against Shaheen shah Afridi in the Asia Cup, including a straight-driven boundary and a hooked six off Afridi's bowling in previous matches.WEET Cotton T-Shirt and Pyjama Set for Men,Night Wear for Men,Men's Pyjama Set 122

Abhishek Sharma has been a outstanding performer for India in the tournament, leading the run-scoring charts with 309 runs in six matches at a high strike rate of 204.64. Afridi has also been a key player for Pakistan, taking nine wickets in the tournament. However, he has not managed to take a wicket against India in the Asia Cup so far, conceding 63 runs in 5.5 overs across two games. Despite this, his overall performance, including a 3-wicket haul against Bangladesh in a must-win match, indicates he is in good form leading into the final.