Ind vs Pak final: India win Asia Cup for record 9th time
Kuldeep Yadav and Tilak Varma were the heroes for India in the final in Dubai as the contest was decided in the last over of the match
Kuldeep Yadav and Tilak Varma were the stars as favourites India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the final to win the Asia Cup title for a record-extending ninth time, in Dubai, on Sunday (September 28).
India bowled out Pakistan for a modest 146 and then chased down the target of 147 with two balls remaining.
Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten 69 in 53 balls, while Shivam Dube contributed a breezy 22-ball 33 during a vital 60-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
Earlier, Kuldeep was the bowling hero with excellent figures of 4/30 in four overs, while fellow spinners Varun Chakaravarthy (2/30), Axar Patel (2/26) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) were also among the wickets after India opted to bowl first.
Sent in, Pakistan were well-served by the opening duo of Sahibzada Farhan (57 off 38 balls) and Fakhar Zaman (46 off 35 balls), who stitched together 84 runs in under 10 overs to lay the foundation for a big total.
However, the Indian spin trio of Varun, Kuldeep and Axar suddenly picked up a few wickets to quickly tighten the screws on Pakistan, who lost their last nine wickets for just 33 runs.
This was India's third victory over Pakistan in this edition of the continental event after winning in the league and Super 4s stages.
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Live Updates
- 29 Sept 2025 1:34 AM IST
End of our live coverage
That brings us to the end of our live coverage. Thanks for tuning in. Good morning.
- 29 Sept 2025 1:34 AM IST
India refuse to collect trohpy and medals
Simon Doull says that he has been informed by the ACC that India have refused to receive the trophy and players' medals.
- 29 Sept 2025 1:32 AM IST
Asia Cup 2025 award winners
Gamechanger of the final: Shivam Dube
Super Sixes of the final: Tilak Varma (4 sixes)
Player of the final: Tilak ($5,000)
Most Valuable Player of the tournament: Kuldeep Yadav - 17 wickets in 7 matches ($15,000)
Player of the tournament: Abhishek Sharma - 314 runs in 7 matches (Strike rate 200, 3 fifties) (Haval car, trophy, and $15,000)
- 29 Sept 2025 1:17 AM IST
Finally, post-match presentation ceremony is underway
After more than 1 hour delay, the presentation ceremony begins. Former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Simon Doull conducting the presentation ceremony.
- 29 Sept 2025 1:16 AM IST
BCCI announces prize money for Team India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Rs 21 crore for Team India and the support staff for winning the Asia Cup.
- 29 Sept 2025 1:11 AM IST
India not to accept trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
India have refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and a Minister.
- 29 Sept 2025 1:08 AM IST
Shastri unhappy with the wait for post-match presentation ceremony
"There could have been another 20 overs of play," Ravi Shastri said on Sony Sports Network on the more than 1 hour delay for the post-match presentation ceremony.
- 29 Sept 2025 12:59 AM IST
Still waiting for post-final presentation ceremony
It has been nearly 1 hour since the final ended. The post-match presentation ceremony hasn't started.
- 29 Sept 2025 12:32 AM IST
Pictures of India's celebrations
This how Tilak Varma and teammates celebrated India's win.
- 29 Sept 2025 12:30 AM IST
PM Modi's 'Operation Sindoor' post on India's win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posts on India's Asia Cup victory over Pakistan.
