
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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- 29 Sept 2025 12:16 AM IST
Full list of winners of Asia Cup (1984 to 2025)
Note: ODI formats unless stated.
Most Asia Cup titles: India (9), Sri Lanka (6), Pakistan (2).
1984: India
1986: Sri Lanka
1988: India
1990-91: India
1995: India
1997: Sri Lanka
2000: Pakistan
2004: Sri Lanka
2008: Sri Lanka
2010: India
2012: Pakistan
2014: Sri Lanka
2016: India (T20I)
2018: India
2022: Sri Lanka (T20I)
2023: India
2025: India (T20I)
- 29 Sept 2025 12:06 AM IST
Final scorecard
Here is the full scorecard of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final.
- 29 Sept 2025 12:04 AM IST
No handshakes again
No handshakes between India and Pakistan after the final. It was same in the previous two games between the sides in the tournament. India have completed a hat-trick of wins over Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025. They won on three consecutive Sundays (September 14, 21, 28).
- 29 Sept 2025 12:03 AM IST
India undefeated throughout tournament
An outstanding tournament for India, remaining undefeated in the tournament. Kuldeep Yadav (4 wickets) and Tilak Varma (69 not out) are the heroes for India.
- 29 Sept 2025 12:01 AM IST
INDIA WIN the Asia Cup for a record-extending 9th time
Rinku Singh finishes off in style with a FOUR off Rauf. India win by 5 wickets with 2 balls to spare.
- 28 Sept 2025 11:57 PM IST
FINAL OVER: India need 10 to win
Rinku Singh is the new batter. Rauf to bowl. Tilak on strike.
- 28 Sept 2025 11:56 PM IST
WICKET: Dube out
Dube goes for a superb 33. India need 10 off the final over. 137/5 in 19 overs.
- 28 Sept 2025 11:49 PM IST
Play halted as Faheem is injured
Faheem Ashraf pulled out of his delivery stride twice, he is getting treatment from the physio, on the ground. India need 17 off 12 balls.