The Asia Cup 2025 finale concluded with a resounding victory by Team India. The thrilling finale ended with India defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets. The performance was packed with aggression, skill, and nerves of steel. From a blazing opening partnership to clinical bowling and flawless fielding, Team India dominated every phase of the game. With Tilak Verma and Shivam Dube leading the charge with the bat and the bowlers keeping Pakistan in check, this victory was as commanding as it was unforgettable. The Junior Age has all the details for you.
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Bringing the curtains down on the Asia Cup 2025, India roared to victory by beating Pakistan. Tilak Varma rose to the occasion with a gritty, match-winning knock as India clinched their record ninth Asia Cup title with a thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai.
Match Score:
- Pakistan: 146 all out (20 overs)
- India: 147/5 (19.4 overs)
Star Performances
Tilak Varma’s composed 69* off 53 balls, featuring three fours and four towering sixes, came under immense pressure as wickets fell around him. He stitched crucial partnerships with Sanju Samson (24 off 21 balls, with two fours and a six) and Shivam Dube (33 off 22 balls, with two fours and two sixes) to guide India home in a nail-biting finale.
The tension was immense due to off-field events leading up to the final, but this Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav and guided by Gautam Gambhir, walked the talk when it came to upping the fearlessness quotient in a pressure-cooker scenario – with the stands at boiling point and fans engaging in fisticuffs.
Bowling Brilliance From Team India
On the bowling front, Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer, taking 4 wickets for 30 runs. His spell was crucial in dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup, which collapsed from a strong 113/1 to 146 all out. Supporting Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel each claimed two wickets, maintaining pressure throughout the innings and ensuring Pakistan couldn’t recover.
Asia Cup 2025: Awards and Recognition
- Player of the Match: Tilak Verma for his match-winning 69*.
- Player of the Tournament: Abhishek Sharma, who scored 314 runs at a strike rate of 200, including 19 sixes.
- Most Wickets in Tournament: Kuldeep Yadav, with 17 wickets.
- Gamechanger of the Match: Shivam Dube, for his crucial 33 runs under pressure.
- Most Sixes in Final: Tilak Verma, with 4 sixes.
In recognition of their achievement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a reward of ₹21 crore for the players and support staff, acknowledging their exceptional performance throughout the tournament.
India has dominated the competition, winning all their matches to reach the summit clash. Abhishek Sharma led the run-scoring charts, while Kuldeep Yadav sits on top of the wicket-takers’ list, underlining the team’s all-round strength. The Men in Blue continued their unbeaten run, secured a third win over Pakistan in this edition, and lifted the Asia Cup trophy for the ninth time.
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