India clinched the Asia Cup 2025 in a thrilling last-over finish, chasing down 147 to beat Pakistan and lift the title.
India Clinches Ninth Asia Cup Title in Thrilling Final
In a match worthy of a summit clash, India emerged victorious in the final moments to lift the Asia Cup 2025. The contest went down to the final over, but India held its nerves to secure a record-extending ninth title, remaining unbeaten against Pakistan in all three encounters during the tournament.
Ahead of the game, India won the toss and elected to bowl. Pakistan’s openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman, gave the Men in Green a brilliant start, stabilizing their innings while keeping the scoreboard ticking. The duo stitched together a partnership of 84 runs in 9.4 overs before Farhan was dismissed.
After Farhan’s exit, who scored 57 off 38 balls, Fakhar Zaman continued the assault with Saim Ayub, propelling Pakistan’s score. By 12.4 overs, Pakistan was comfortably placed at 113/1, looking set for a 180-plus total.
Indian spinners restricted Pakistan after initial grilling
However, the momentum soon shifted dramatically in India’s favor. The Indian spinners turned the game on its head with brilliance and precise execution. Kuldeep Yadav led a stunning collapse in the Pakistan line-up, as they lost nine wickets for just 33 runs. India bowled Pakistan out for only 146 runs at the start of the final over—far below the 180–200 total the Men in Green had once looked set for.
The reduced target boosted India’s confidence, with Suryakumar Yadav and in-form Abhishek Sharma poised to give the chase a blazing start and guide India toward victory.
Tilak Varma takes India home after a dismal start
When Pakistan found themselves with their back against the wall, they became a dangerous force, and India felt it the hard way. Faheem Ashraf struck early in the chase, dismissing Abhishek Sharma to the delight of Pakistan fans. Before India could recover, skipper Suryakumar Yadav fell attempting to clear mid-off Shaheen Afridi, leaving India struggling at 10/2 and in urgent need of a stabilizing partnership.
The responsibility fell on Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma. Gill showed promise, but Ashraf struck again, sending him back as India slipped to 20/3 inside the fourth over. Sanju Samson joined Varma, and the duo gradually rebuilt Indian hopes with a 57-run partnership. However, Abrar Ahmed ended Samson’s innings in the 13th over, once again threatening India’s chase.
Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 69 off 53 balls, guiding India to a thrilling victory and securing their record-extending ninth Asia Cup title—a knock that Indian cricket fans will remember for years to come.