Dubai, September 28, 2025 – In one of the most thrilling encounters of the year, India defeated Pakistan by five wickets to win the Asia Cup 2025, securing their ninth title in the history of the tournament.
The high-voltage final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium went down to the last over, with India successfully chasing 147 to finish at 150/5 in 19.4 overs. The victory sparked celebrations across India and cemented their dominance in Asian cricket.
Pakistan’s Innings – From Strong Start to Sudden Collapse
After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to bat first and began aggressively. Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman gave their team an ideal start with a blistering 84-run opening partnership.
- Sahibzada Farhan played a classy knock of 57 runs off 38 balls, hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes.
- Fakhar Zaman contributed 46 runs off 35 balls, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
However, once the partnership was broken, Pakistan’s innings fell apart. From 113/1, they collapsed dramatically to 146 all out, losing nine wickets for just 33 runs.
India’s bowlers capitalized on the pressure, with Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy leading the attack. Pakistan failed to build partnerships in the middle and death overs, handing the momentum completely to India.
Key Indian Bowling Figures:
- Varun Chakaravarthy – 4 overs, 30 runs, 2 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah – 3.1 overs, 25 runs, 2 wickets
- Arshdeep Singh – 4 overs, 27 runs, 1 wicket
- Axar Patel – 4 overs, 28 runs, 1 wicket
- Shivam Dube – 3 overs, 21 runs, 1 wicket
Pakistan Fall of Wickets: 84/1, 113/2, 114/3, 126/4, 131/5, 133/6, 134/7, 134/8, 141/9, 146/10
India’s Chase – Tilak Varma Anchors the Victory
India’s chase started nervously, as they lost three wickets inside the powerplay and were reeling at 20/3. Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, threatened to take control of the game early on.
However, Tilak Varma stood tall under pressure, playing a mature, match-winning knock.
- Tilak remained unbeaten on 69 off 53 balls, with 8 fours and 1 six.
- Shivam Dube supported him brilliantly, scoring 33 off 22 balls, which shifted the momentum in India’s favor.
- Sanju Samson also played a handy cameo of 24 off 19 balls.
With just four runs required off three balls in the final over, Rinku Singh, who faced only one delivery, struck the winning boundary to seal the game for India.
Pakistan Bowling Figures:
- Shaheen Afridi – 4 overs, 20 runs, 1 wicket
- Haris Rauf – 3.4 overs, 29 runs, 1 wicket
- Naseem Shah – 4 overs, 34 runs, 1 wicket
- Mohammad Amir – 4 overs, 26 runs, 1 wicket
- Shadab Khan – 4 overs, 30 runs, 0 wickets
India Fall of Wickets: 11/1, 28/2, 75/3, 100/4, 138/5
Final Scoreboard – Asia Cup 2025 Final
Pakistan Innings – 146 all out (19.1 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 57 | 38 | 6 | 2 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 46 | 35 | 5 | 2 |
| Babar Azam (c) | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Naseem Shah | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Amir | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Extras: 12 (5 wides, 4 leg byes, 3 no-balls)
Total: 146 all out (19.1 overs)
India Innings – 150/5 (19.4 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | 24 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| Tilak Varma | 69* | 53 | 8 | 1 |
| Shivam Dube | 33 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| Rinku Singh | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Extras: 11 (5 wides, 3 leg byes, 3 no-balls)
Total: 150/5 (19.4 overs)
Final Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 146 all out | 19.1 |
| India | 150/5 (won by 5 wickets) | 19.4 |
Key Highlights of the Final
- India wins their ninth Asia Cup title, cementing their dominance in Asian cricket.
- Pakistan’s opening stand of 84 was undone by a dramatic middle-order collapse.
- Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 was the backbone of India’s successful chase.
- Rinku Singh struck the winning boundary with just two balls to spare.
- No post-match handshake due to political sensitivities between the two nations.
Conclusion
The Asia Cup 2025 final was a perfect reflection of the fierce India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. Pakistan started strong but faltered under pressure, while India showed resilience and composure to chase down a tricky target. With this victory, India has once again stamped its authority on Asian cricket and set the tone for the upcoming international season.
