Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara commented on India’s dominance over Pakistan after the Asia Cup 2025 final. The Indian team scripted a five-wicket win and laid their hands on the trophy as well. Notably, the two teams faced each other thrice in the tournament, including the final as well.

“I don’t think India see Pakistan as a major threat. They might see England, they might see Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. Pakistan will be at the bottom of that list. The rivalry will be up there, but in terms of them having a team chat, they’re saying listen guys, let’s not take it too lightly today, just make sure we bury them. I’m sure that’s the sort of language that would be spoken in that dressing room,” he said on the ‘Beard Before Wicket’ podcast.

“They’re not going to outskill India. I don’t think they think that they can outskill India. What they’ll probably be saying in their dressing room is , one of us have day out today and we’ll win whereas it is completely different in the Indian side. They’re thinking Fakhar Zaman please have a day out, and it is a shame. There are a lot of people playing cricket in Pakistan and they just haven’t been able to get over the line against India,” he added.

Talking about Tilak Varma smashing in the final, Ravi Bopara said that the Indian team historically produced the best batters. He added that they had gotten better at producing such talents as well.

“Historically they have always produced the best batters on the planet. They’ve only got better and better because there is more money in the game. When you’ve got that sort of prize or carrot dangling, you’re going to produce players. Wherever there is money, there will be quality,” Ravi Bopara concluded.