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India lifted the Asia Cup 2025 trophy after a thrilling five-wicket win against Pakistan in a historic final at the Dubai International Stadium. This was the first time the two arch-rivals had clashed in an Asia Cup final, and the match lived up to its hype.
Batting first, Pakistan looked in control at 113/1, thanks to solid knocks from Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46). However, India’s bowlers turned the tide dramatically. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav starred with a four-wicket haul, triggering a collapse that saw Pakistan lose nine wickets for just 33 runs. They were bundled out for 146 in 19.1 overs.
Chasing 147, India suffered early setbacks, slipping to 3/50, but Tilak Varma’s composed half-century and a steady partnership with Shivam Dube brought stability. India eventually crossed the target in 19.4 overs, sealing the win with five wickets in hand.
The victory sparked celebrations across India, with fans and former players praising the team’s resilience under pressure. With this triumph, India added another Asia Cup title to their rich cricketing history and broke their poor record against Pakistan in tournament finals.
PAK 146 (19.1)
IND 150/5 (19.4)
India won by 5 wkts
