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As the end nears, the amount of prize money is also increasing that can only serve to add more excitement and motivation to the teams. It will be not only both India and Pakistan competing to win the prestigious Asia Cup but also the massive financial stakes it comes with. Not only this historic match will also be a praise of the cricketing skills, but also a social signifier of the ascending frequency of this tournament in the global arena.
Asia Cup 2025 has already achieved a new record in its history and is the largest in terms of prize pool. Sources indicate that the winning team will be given $300,000 and the losing team will be given 150,000. It is a huge increment over previous versions; currently, in the ODI format Asia Cup, the champions received 250,000 dollars, and last year they received 200,000 dollars.
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This growth in prize money is indicative of growth in the international popularity and commercial cost of the tournament. The final, which will be on September 28, 2025, will be the historic match between India and Pakistan the first time in the history of the Asian cup these two arch rivals will have a final. The game is also expected to bring a full house of 28,000 fans that adds to the amplified grounds on and off the field. The same rise in prize money is also an indication of the rising sponsorship and broadcasting proceeds which have been facilitated by the fact that the event is held with eight teams this year, and with six in the 2022 edition. The longer format has boosted the high voltages of matches and this has led to the rise in commercial interest thus, higher pool of prizes.
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