Dubai police tighten security ahead of Asia Cup Final between Pakistan and India

DUBAI: Police have finalised security arrangements for the high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 final between Pakistan and India, issuing a set of Urdu-language guidelines to ensure safety at the packed Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Spectators have been urged to arrive at least three hours before the match, with authorities stressing that each ticket allows only a single entry and re-entry will not be permitted.

Banned items include flammables, weapons, laser pointers, fireworks, selfie sticks, tripods, and glass objects.

Political banners and unauthorised placards will also be prohibited. Police called on fans to fully cooperate so the contest can unfold in a secure and festive atmosphere.

Meanwhile, organisers confirmed the 28,000-capacity venue is now completely sold out, with tickets snapped up well ahead of Sunday’s decider.

The match marks the first-ever Asia Cup final between Pakistan and India, fueling unprecedented demand.

Earlier encounters between the rivals drew 20,000 spectators on September 14 (group stage) and 17,000 on September 21 (Super Fours), but the hype for the final has far exceeded those numbers.

Pakistan sealed their place after edging Bangladesh by 11 runs in the Super Fours, while India marched unbeaten into the title clash, buoyed by the world’s top-ranked batter Abhishek Sharma and bowler Varun Chakravarthy.