India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in a thrilling final to lift the Asia Cup T20 2025 trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With this victory, India claimed their 9th Asia Cup title across formats.
India may have lifted the Asia Cup 2025 title, but the post-match scenes were nothing short of dramatic. In a stunning twist, the team refused to accept the winners’ medals, cheque, and trophy since the presentation was to be made by ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi, leading to the bizarre sight of the silverware being taken back while the champions celebrated empty-handed. Suryakumar Yadav and his men still marked the moment with joy, posing for photos and soaking in the victory, but the absence of the trophy on the podium left fans and players equally stunned. It was an odd end to what had been an unbeaten and dominant campaign for India — a celebration without the cup in their hands, but with the pride of being Asia’s undisputed best.
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Pakistan’s Batting: Strong Start, Sudden Collapse
Pakistan batted first after losing the toss. Openers Sahibzada Farhan (57 off 38) and Fakhar Zaman (46 off 35) gave their team a solid start, adding 84 runs for the first wicket.
But once Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Farhan, Pakistan’s innings collapsed quickly. Despite the strong opening, they were bowled out for 146 in 19.1 overs.
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- Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball, picking 4 wickets for 30 runs.
- Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy took 2 wickets each, while Jasprit Bumrah also got 2 important scalps.
India’s Run Chase: Tilak Varma Steals the Show
Chasing 147, India had a shaky start, losing early wickets of Abhishek Sharma (5), Shubman Gill (12), and captain Suryakumar Yadav (1).
But Tilak Varma held one end and played a match-winning knock of 69 runs off 53 balls*. He was well supported by Shivam Dube (33 off 22) and Sanju Samson (24 off 21).
The match ended in dramatic fashion as Rinku Singh smashed the winning boundary, remaining unbeaten on 4 off 1 ball. India chased down the target in 19.4 overs, finishing at 150/5.
Key Highlights
- Top Scorer: Tilak Varma (69*), named the Player of the Final.
- Best Bowling: Kuldeep Yadav (4/30), breaking Pakistan’s middle-order resistance.
- Pakistan’s Start vs India’s Finish: Pakistan’s top order looked strong, but India’s spin attack changed the game. In reply, India’s middle-order composure sealed the win.
India Remain Unbeaten
This win means India remained unbeaten throughout the Asia Cup 2025, defeating Pakistan three times in the tournament. The Men in Blue once again proved their dominance in Asian cricket.
Final Scorecard Summary
- Pakistan: 146 all out (19.1 overs)
- Farhan 57, Fakhar 46 | Kuldeep 4/30
- India: 150/5 (19.4 overs)
- Tilak 69*, Dube 33 | Ashraf 3/29
India won by 5 wickets – Asia Cup 2025 Champions
With this victory, India once again showed why they are the most dominant force in Asian cricket. From Kuldeep Yadav’s magical spell to Tilak Varma’s calm and composed knock under pressure, the Men in Blue delivered a complete team performance. As the celebrations lit up the Dubai night, India proudly lifted their record-extending 9th Asia Cup title, while fans across the world cheered another memorable India vs Pakistan classic.
