India (150/5) defeat Pakistan (146) by 5 wickets in thrilling encounter to clinch Asia Cup 2025 title

[jnaveen1980]

Pitch is slow and road pitch. Good time for India to stage a come back

 

[Devadwal]

Pakistan were 91/1 in 21st September game

 

[BlackstoneRock]

57 off 38 …solid innings with good strike rate more importantly opposition knows he hits sixes .. this puts bowlers under pressure

 

[m.shah]

Good inning from Farhan

 

[mominsaigol]

Now its upto Fakhar to do the heavy lifting. No choice but to unleash

 

[Markhor]

Farhan did his job. Some superb hitting against the spinners after a poor first over and has given us a good platform.

No excuses for middle order.

 

[IMMY69]

Saim simply must deliver now.. it's now or never

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

world class innings from Farhan.

 

[Champ_Pal]

decent comeback after slow start

Really need 180 from here

This is a 200 pitch. Nothing for spinners. Ball is not turning and it is sitting up nicely to play pull shots.

 

[castortroy]

Ayub needs to score today. Big opportunity

He can't play spin

 

[Energy]

Farhan has laid the platform. Need others to step up too. Need to score another 100 here.

 

[BlackstoneRock]

SuRya isn’t chewing gum it seems

 

[topspin]

As expected, no sign of @daytrader

Hmm I wonder why

 

[daytrader]

Excellent innings by Sahibzada. Boys need to capitalize

 

[globetrotter]

India needs 2 more quick wickets

 

[Asif321]

Farhan angry on himself but you hit some you loose some with this approach . Don’t worry ! You have given the best start in this Asia cup

 

[Major]

Sahibzada did his job. Lovely stuff from him.

Now saim needs to attack aswell

 

[saabir]

End of a beautiful inning . He was toying with Indian spinners ..mark my words he is the only batter in pakistan side who can take on spinners and Bumrah . Now watch out tuk tuk by rest of the batters

 

[Josh]

Just turned in! Good start by Pakistan. The pitch looks good for batting

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Farhan has played the innings of his life which babar can only dream off so upto rest of players to go after the bowling

 

[cricketfan24]

Saim out on 0

 

[m.shah]

Will saim score a run

 

[psyoptica]

Saim massively out of form. Chance for India to put the brakes on Pakistan.

 

[Asif321]

Comon Saim show your talent

 

[hks222]

Saim should play with brain and confidence.

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Saim better not come in & start doing his little Tuk Tuk session.

 

[Human786]

halfway 87/1

 

[globetrotter]

Great moment in Pakistan cricket Saim takes a single

 

[BlackstoneRock]

End of a beautiful inning . He was toying with Indian spinners ..mark my words he is the only batter in pakistan side who can take on spinners and Bumrah . Now watch out tuk tuk by rest of the batters

Yea .. others have to step up.. Bumrah still has 2 and he can make a comeback anytime

 

[saabir]

Very poor decision to send your out of form batter at this position when u need to move on

 

[daytrader]

As expected, no sign of @daytrader

Hmm I wonder why

Cute lol. Trying so hard. Bro I'm at a match party with my friends. We turn it up here in Canada on these occassions. So really sorry if you're feeling ignored. I gave the same apology to my wife

 

[Asif321]

Saim should just chill and keep scoring don’t try any stupid no look drama

 

[Human786]

Saim better not come in & start doing his little Tuk Tuk session.

He is off the mark ... ominious for IND !

 

[BlackstoneRock]

No look guy gets a score

 

[Hikaru]

Time to consolidate now. Give me 30 runs in next 5 overs.

 

[Devadwal]

Pakistan were 91/1 in 21st September game

Today 87/1

 

[Shafi]

Duck king has arrived!!!

 

[gazza619]

To get a good score we need Fakhar to stay there till the end.

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 87/1 (10 overs).

Good foundation. 180 is likely.

 

[Asif321]

Very poor decision to send your out of form batter at this position when u need to move on

This is best time Saim can bat . And Harris to flow .

 

[psyoptica]

Fakhat needs to stay. Pakistan’s middle order batting is a liability and will undo all the good work done by the openers.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I would take 175. Exactly double the score from here.

 

[Pakistani Pace]

The issue I’ve noticed with Farhan is he can power his way to around 50 but then loses his head and gets out cheaply. Needs to work on taking it to the end, just like how once Kohli is set he stays in for a very long time.

 

[Ahmed216]

Beautiful batting pitch. Need 190 to put pressure on India

 

[Justcrazy]

88 . 1

60 balls left.

pakistan need to get some big overs here.

 

[gazza619]

This is a 200 pitch. Nothing for spinners. Ball is not turning and it is sitting up nicely to play pull shots.

Will be very hard for Pakistan to get 200. But lets see.

I would personally take 180 odd

 

[Devadwal]

Dube is going to smashed

 

[Shafi]

Need at least 220. Ind will score 75+ in 6 overs.

 

[Major]

I want shaheen to be padded up aswell just in case

 

[mominsaigol]

The issue I’ve noticed with Farhan is he can power his way to around 50 but then loses his head and gets out cheaply. Needs to work on taking it to the end, just like how once Kohli is set he stays in for a very long time.

Needs to ve drafyed into test and odi. He has solid fc and list A experience.

It'll improve his footwork and his skills to stay out their + game awarness as well.

 

[CricVet]

Those who were unnecessarily concerned about Farhan's SR will need to calm down now. Dubai wicket is nota 150-200% SR wicket. Abhishek has been an exception on Dubai's dreaded wicket. Exceptions also get to have an off day. Let see how he performs under the pressure cooker today.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Fakhar jumping and dancing around for ones

 

[Rana]

It’s very nice of Fakhar to always telecast what he’s about to do well early

 

[Justcrazy]

The issue I’ve noticed with Farhan is he can power his way to around 50 but then loses his head and gets out cheaply. Needs to work on taking it to the end, just like how once Kohli is set he stays in for a very long time.

Everyone cannot be Kohli.

 

[Ahmed216]

The issue I’ve noticed with Farhan is he can power his way to around 50 but then loses his head and gets out cheaply. Needs to work on taking it to the end, just like how once Kohli is set he stays in for a very long time.

Kohli plays risk free game. He will score at the same rate or even better by hitting the ball in to the gaps and rotating strike

 

[Buffet]

10 runs per over is minimum and it will takwe it to 190 runs. Good chance to score 200+ here.

 

[Asif321]

Mubarak Saim with four

 

[gazza619]

Saim hitting a 4 is bonus

 

[BlackstoneRock]

sir dube Allan Donald is on

 

[mango_bite77]

Scoring scoop vs 120kph , what kind of game awareness is this ?

 

[imshally81]

444444 by Saim

 

[Hikaru]

Fielders need to be careful. Don't get injured over this nothing trophy.

 

[cricfan432]

Pitch gets slower as roller effect wears off. So dont start insulting players if rr goes down after 10 overs

 

[gazza619]

Saim looking good so far

 

[Devadwal]

Dube bowl a 90kmh bowl

 

[chinaman00]

Farhan is the best example of positive attacking cricket. Instead of tuk tuking he took the fight to the Indians 3 times and scored pleasantly each time.

Other batsmen should take notes

 

[Major]

To think Sahibzada farhan was not picked in the psl and than scored a 100 in domestic and than got his psl stint and now bashed Bumrah in a final

 

[BlackstoneRock]

444444 by Saim

Lucky got little away from the fielder

 

[hassan918]

Saim started good here. Great sign for Pakistan.

 

[Asif321]

Haha PSL Saim on display

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

And oh yeah Farhan, amazing stuff. Hats off.

 

[imshally81]

Another boundary

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Saim needs to look at the ball and hit

 

[Devadwal]

Dube is getting smashed . bowling too short on leg side

 

[Human786]

98/1 in 11

 

[gazza619]

Sensible good boy Saim

 

[Ahmed216]

Dibbly dobbly Dube has gotten away actually. Only 23 in 3 overs on a belter

 

[Asif321]

We need Saim To stay he can demolish bowling if on song

 

[imshally81]

Good batting by Saim

 

[Nikhil_cric]

PAK favourites now.