New Delhi: In a riveting Asia Cup 2025 Final at Dubai International Stadium, India overcame Pakistan by five wickets, celebrating their ninth Asia Cup triumph. The match was highlighted by an exceptional unbeaten 69 from Tilak Varma, who anchored the chase under intense pressure.
Key Performances during Asia Cup 2025
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Tilak Varma: Remained unbeaten on 69 off 53 balls, hitting 3 fours and 4 sixes with a strike rate of 130.19. His resilient innings was pivotal in steering India past Pakistan in a tense finale.
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India’s Chase: India scored 150/5 in 19.4 overs, with contributions from Shivam Dube (33 off 22), Sanju Samson (24 off 21), and Rinku Singh’s cameo (4 off 1), successfully chasing down Pakistan’s total with two balls to spare. -
Pakistan Innings: Pakistan posted 146/10 in 19.1 overs. Sahibzada Farhan (57 off 38) and Fakhar Zaman (46 off 35) shone, but regular wickets from India’s bowlers, particularly Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy, restricted the total.
Bowling Highlights
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India’s Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, and Jasprit Bumrah regularly struck, ensuring Pakistan never built lasting partnerships.
Historical Context
This victory marks India’s ninth Asia Cup title, reaffirming their status as one of the tournament’s most successful teams. Tilak Varma’s heroics underlined the emerging talent in India’s cricketing ranks and their ability to perform under pressure against arch-rivals in a major final.
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Source: Asia Cricket Council
