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

[sweep_shot]

So does that Mean pak sticks with this same batch of bowlers going forward?

I don't think there is any issue with bowling other than Rauf.

Batting needs to be improved.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

In a gripping finale at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India edged past Pakistan by five wickets with just two balls to spare, successfully chasing a modest target of 147 to win the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.

Pakistan, finishing as runners-up for the fourth time in tournament history and second time in the T20I format, put up a spirited fight. Their innings was anchored by an 84-run opening stand between Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman — the second-highest partnership for Pakistan against India in T20Is, trailing only the unbeaten 152-run stand by Babar Azam and Fakhar in 2021 at the same venue.

Farhan notched his fifth T20I fifty (second against India) off 35 balls before falling in the 10th over. Fakhar added a solid 46 off 35 deliveries, including two fours and two sixes, before being dismissed in the 15th over with the score at 126-4. Kuldeep Yadav turned the tide with a triple strike in the 17th over, helping restrict Pakistan to 146 all out in 19.1 overs. Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with two wickets apiece.

In response, India’s chase began shakily. Pakistan struck early, reducing India to 20-3 within the first four overs. Faheem Ashraf removed openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, while Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed Suryakumar Yadav.

Tilak Varma then steadied the innings, crafting a composed unbeaten half-century. He partnered with Sanju Samson for a 57-run stand off 50 balls, taking India to 58-3 at the halfway mark. Abrar Ahmed broke the partnership in the 13th over, dismissing Samson for 24.

With 70 needed off 46 balls, Shivam Dube joined Tilak at the crease. Despite tight bowling from Shaheen in the 17th over, the duo added 60 runs off 40 balls for the fifth wicket. Faheem returned to dismiss Dube and conceded just seven runs in the penultimate over, leaving Haris Rauf to defend 10 off the last.

India held their nerve, sealing the win with two balls to spare. Faheem Ashraf finished with impressive figures of 3-29, while Shaheen and Abrar claimed one wicket each.

Kuldeep’s four-wicket haul and Tilak’s unbeaten knock proved decisive as India lifted the Asia Cup trophy after a thrilling contest.

 

[BlackstoneRock]

I think Ind is keeping dube for Asian conditions and reddy for sena conditions whilst pandya remain theirs first choice …

 

[cricketAXEpert]

Pakistan's Batting so bad that we forget that bowling too is very flawed. In past Pakistan was able to win matches just thru great bowling but those days are over. For example Haris Rauf he leaks runs and takes few wickets. We need strike bowlers who can build pressure by taking wickets. All Haris has is pace which is not enough. Haris Rauf is a great bowler on Australian & South African pitches (he would do well in South African Odi World cup 2027) but we need wicket takers like Naseem Shah and Khurram Shahzad etc. Khurram Shahzad has emerged as a genuine Wicket taker in tests, why not play him in T20s. Haris Rauf is Wahab Riaz 2.0 who bowls fast but then gets spanked all over the ground. Fix the Batting, fix the bowling and find a captain who is an automatic selection not like Agha who barely qualifies (Agha didn't play a single significant innings in the tournament??)

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan's Batting so bad that we forget that bowling too is very flawed. In past Pakistan was able to win matches just thru great bowling but those days are over. For example Haris Rauf he leaks runs and takes few wickets. We need strike bowlers who can build pressure by taking wickets. All Haris has is pace which is not enough. Haris Rauf is a great bowler on Australian & South African pitches (he would do well in South African Odi World cup 2027) but we need wicket takers like Naseem Shah and Khurram Shahzad etc. Khurram Shahzad has emerged as a genuine Wicket taker in tests, why not play him in T20s. Haris Rauf is Wahab Riaz 2.0 who bowls fast but then gets spanked all over the ground. Fix the Batting, fix the bowling and find a captain who is an automatic selection not like Agha who barely qualifies (Agha didn't play a single significant innings in the tournament??)

Apart from Haris Rauf, everybody else bowled well.

I think bowling is good currently. Just have to replace Rauf.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Pakistan failed to play its full 20 overs. They were bowled out in 19.1 overs. Which means they did not utilize those 5 deliveries which could have been crucial for them.
One of Pakistan’s middle order players should have shouldered the responsibility. We can clearly see how Indian middle order took on the burden of scoring when top order failed. Tilak, Samson and Dube played brilliantly by absorbing all the pressure. Pakistan does not have such players.

The gulf between the teams is clearly there to be seen. One playing like a team on a mission and the other hoping that some miracle would happen. Pakistan bowling has also regressed. A few years ago, Pak had the bowling to defend smallish totals. Now that strength has also deserted them.

I feel teams like BD, Lanka, Afg and Pak are very close interns of talent and ability. They all have one thing in common. The lack of killer instinct.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Sky should be done. However, it's not going to be the case, I'm afraid

SKY hasn't been SKY since 2024. There are at least 3-4 guys ready to take his spot - Jaiswal, Sai, Parag, Iyer

 

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Farhan hammering these Pajeets today

Owned by paj**ts thrice in two weeks bahijaan

 

[MP2011]

SKY hasn't been SKY since 2024. There are at least 3-4 guys ready to take his spot - Jaiswal, Sai, Parag, Iyer

The kind of game he used to play, it's been on the cards

That's why a properly functioning batting technique is so important, even in T20 cricket

 

[GoogleToggle]

India getting slapped now HAHAHAHA

But ro to ye raha

 

[GoogleToggle]

Loving this from Pak, imagine the big slap across Indians face if we end up winning the most important game out of the 3 and taking the cup home.

Pakistan did take the cup home ...just not the way you wished

 

[Nikhil_cric]

The kind of game he used to play, it's been on the cards

That's why a properly functioning batting technique is so important, even in T20 cricket

Yeah. T20 only specialists seem to have shorter lifespans

Ideally, you need guys with a higher ceiling but also the temperament and skill for at least the ODI format so that they can negotiate tougher batting wickets.

 

[GoogleToggle]

This win would go down in history especially considering all the handshake drama and the constant taunting from Indian fans just for us to take home the cup

Historic win for Pakistan this. Legendary I would say

 

[globetrotter]

Pakistan were 113/1 to 146 all out

India 20/3 to 150/5 to win the final

Tale of two "middle orders"

 

[Red-Indian]

@Red-Indian the thread we discussed Farhan before got deleted.

He can bat man. Just needs to learn how to take singles.

Yes I had a good look this time. He definitely has the shots. As far as I could see, he's not the fully modern T20 opener i.e. the likes of Head and Abhisek who are looking at pretty much every ball as an opportunity to hit but does have the aggressive attitude.

Can be a good serviceable opener if he puts in more effort and gains confidence. Needs to get his strike rate into the 140s at least.

 

[harshjoshi87]

Historic win for Pakistan this. Legendary I would say
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Now they will claim victory in thier social media, textbooks & what not. Well done Naqvi for stealing the trophy.

 

[GoogleToggle]

I keep saying this time and again, Indians are not mentally strong when facing an uphill situation. It is so easy to show strength when things are in your favor but real strength comes when chips are against you.

Pakistan despite our poor economy is always punching above its weight. I cannot see India ever doing that. As a culture, physically, and mentally Indians are weaker than an average Pakistani. PPers need to realize this. Put Indians under pressure and they will collapse. Their entire bravado comes out only during positions of strength but not otherwise.

Paragraph upon paragraph for a minnow which got smashed thrice in two weeks

But bhai jaan mentally physically straaang

 

[globetrotter]

Study Kiya " Sharma" ka ...lekin

Exam Paper Aaya "Verma" ka

 

[GoogleToggle]

Fired up Pakistan I've been saying it for days.

Let's eat these Injuns alive now!!!

Back 1992 nostalgia tapes

 

[chakdeindian]

Naqvi ran away with the trophy to show to his country that Pak won the cup..

I had put this for fun however now turns out to be true..Naqvi is really a pathetic person in the world right now..no wonder PCB is in downhill..

 

[cricketAXEpert]

Apart from Haris Rauf, everybody else bowled well.

I think bowling is good currently. Just have to replace Rauf.

No, it is not. There are so many better bowlers Abbas Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Zaman Khan. Faheem did good (today) but we have better bowlers. Hasan Ali, Faheem & Haris Rauf are 2nd string bowlers.

 

[Sachin fan]

No, it is not. There are so many better bowlers , Naseem Shah,

Is this the 35 averaging Naseem Shah you are talking about? The worst averaging bowler in t20s (and tests) ? At least despite all this Rauf averages 21 in t20s.

 

[MP2011]

Last time we lost a game of T20 was back in January 2025, 28th January to be precise.

This is simply unheard of consistency especially in a format as fickle as T20.

 

[BullaKeepsItOpen]

If you look at it from a different perspective, Pakistan actually downed... I mean brought down 5 Indian wickets. So, the next time they meet, Pak Players can show 5 fingers to mock India. Victory to Pakistan.

 

[harshjoshi87]

The 5 match T20I series in Australia next month will be a mouth watering contest. Australia have big hitters(Maxwell-David-Owen) in the middle overs plus Head-Marsh at the top. Hope Australia play their strongest team in atleast 3 matches against the Asian + World Champions.

 

[Devadwal]

Match is over ? Pakistani and wannabe have habit of celebrating too early

Already told These wannabe poster's to not celebrate top early

 

[AZulfi]

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I maintain no fast bowler gets smacked for as many sixes as Rauf.

Batsmen know that he will give you hittable deliveries every over. Pace without intelligence means nothing. Lacks accuracy and strategy.

Time and again we make the same mistake by bowling him in crunch overs.

After he got smacked for 17 runs in his second over, stupid captaincy by Agha to bowl Rauf’s full quota.

Those two overs could have been bowled by Saim and Nawaz (conceded 6 runs in his only over)

 

[globetrotter]

The 5 match T20I series in Australia next month will be a mouth watering contest. Australia have big hitters(Maxwell-David-Owen) in the middle overs plus Head-Marsh at the top. Hope Australia play their strongest team in atleast 3 matches against the Asian + World Champions.

Yes, this young Indian team should win t20 series against Aussies, earlier Indian teams won back to back t20 series against Aussies

 

[Ball Blazer]

Pakistan dedicated its Asia Cup final match fees to the innocent victims martyred in the May 7 Indian attack

https://twitter.com/x/status/1972444507896754549

 

[RidiculousMan]

Pakistan dedicated its Asia Cup final match fees to the innocent victims martyred in the May 7 Indian attack

https://twitter.com/x/status/1972444507896754549

Mr. Naqvi should announce a package for all flood victims too

 

[DRsohail]

Pakistan dedicated its Asia Cup final match fees to the innocent victims martyred in the May 7 Indian attack

 

[Ball Blazer]

Here’s the Asia Cup 2025 complete awards list, including top scorers, wicket-takers, and prize money details.

India Clinch Record Ninth Title​

Led by young stars and experienced campaigners, India beat Pakistan in the final with a comfortable chase of 147 runs. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 off 53 balls earned him the Player of the Match award, sealing the title in style.

• Champions: India (₹21 crore prize money)
• Runners-up: Pakistan (₹66 lakh prize money)

Tilak Varma – Player of the Match (Final)​

Tilak Varma rose to the occasion in the high-pressure final. His match-winning knock of 69 runs not out earned him the Player of the Match award along with USD 5000 (₹4 lakh) in prize money.

Abhishek Sharma – Player of the Tournament​

One of India’s brightest young talents, Abhishek Sharma dominated with the bat, scoring 314 runs across seven innings. His consistency and aggressive batting earned him the Player of the Tournament award, along with USD 15,000 (₹13 lakh) and a brand-new SUV.

Abhishek also smashed 19 sixes, finishing as the tournament’s leading six-hitter.

Kuldeep Yadav – Most Valuable Player​

India’s spin magician Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball, taking 17 wickets and registering the best bowling figures (4/7 vs UAE) in the tournament. His match-winning spells earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

Shivam Dube – Game Changer of the Final​

In addition to Varma’s heroics, Shivam Dube’s quick 33 runs and steady presence played a crucial role in India’s chase. He was named the Game Changer of the Final, further cementing his role in India’s T20 setup ahead of the World Cup.

Pathum Nissanka – Highest Individual Score​

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka lit up the group stages, smashing a brilliant 107 off 58 balls against India. It was the highest individual score of Asia Cup 2025, proving once again his class as a T20 batter.

Mohammad Nabi – Most Sixes in an Innings​

Afghanistan’s veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi thrilled fans with his power-hitting, smashing six sixes in a single innings—the most by any batter in Asia Cup 2025.

Prize Money Breakdown – Champions & Runners-Up​

The tournament also highlighted the growing financial rewards in Asian cricket.

• India (Champions): ₹21 crore
• Pakistan (Runners-up): ₹66 lakh
• Player of the Tournament (Abhishek Sharma): USD 15,000 + SUV
• Player of the Match (Final – Tilak Varma): USD 5000

 

[Devadwal]

A day that will change the destiny of Pakistan cricket!

Something special about to unfold.

Please update the result? Who has won the Asia Cup ?

 

[Devadwal]

***It's coming home, it's coming home***

Has Pakistan player's flight landed at Karachi airport ?

 

[indianpanacea]

Well yes Pakistan middle order
Was pretty ordinary and that cost the match but all isn't lost as far as pak cricket is concerned.problem is playing too many allrounders and none of them qualify as genuine allrounder.consistency is missing and there is no genuine striker down the order.just a better squad selection would have made Pakistan even stevens with India.Babar Azam in middle order is alone better than half the team.In next T20 series some simple changes need to be done and with world cup next year then give this pool consistent run.
My squad in batting order shall be
1)Farhan
2)Fakhar
3)Saim
4)Babar
5)Agha salman
6)Abdul samad
7)Rohail Nazir
8)Shaheen
9)Haris Rauf
10)Ali Raza
11)Abrar
Then remaining squad will then be
12)sufiyan muqeem
13)Naseem shah
14) Irfan
15)Abbas Afridi
16)Haider Ali
17)M.Nawaz

 

[Devadwal]

I thought there was “no rivalry between Pak and India?”

Offcourse there is not. 3-0 in Asia cup and 8-0 in last 8 match.

Pakistan is Minnows infornt of team india.

 

[Rajdeep]

***It's coming home, it's coming home***

The trophy indeed went home with Naqvi

 

[Devadwal]

7 more to go

How many more to go ? You didn't updates us bro

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Here’s the Asia Cup 2025 complete awards list, including top scorers, wicket-takers, and prize money details.

India Clinch Record Ninth Title​

Led by young stars and experienced campaigners, India beat Pakistan in the final with a comfortable chase of 147 runs. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 off 53 balls earned him the Player of the Match award, sealing the title in style.

• Champions: India (₹21 crore prize money)
• Runners-up: Pakistan (₹66 lakh prize money)

Tilak Varma – Player of the Match (Final)​

Tilak Varma rose to the occasion in the high-pressure final. His match-winning knock of 69 runs not out earned him the Player of the Match award along with USD 5000 (₹4 lakh) in prize money.

Abhishek Sharma – Player of the Tournament​

One of India’s brightest young talents, Abhishek Sharma dominated with the bat, scoring 314 runs across seven innings. His consistency and aggressive batting earned him the Player of the Tournament award, along with USD 15,000 (₹13 lakh) and a brand-new SUV.

Abhishek also smashed 19 sixes, finishing as the tournament’s leading six-hitter.

Kuldeep Yadav – Most Valuable Player​

India’s spin magician Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball, taking 17 wickets and registering the best bowling figures (4/7 vs UAE) in the tournament. His match-winning spells earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

Shivam Dube – Game Changer of the Final​

In addition to Varma’s heroics, Shivam Dube’s quick 33 runs and steady presence played a crucial role in India’s chase. He was named the Game Changer of the Final, further cementing his role in India’s T20 setup ahead of the World Cup.

Pathum Nissanka – Highest Individual Score​

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka lit up the group stages, smashing a brilliant 107 off 58 balls against India. It was the highest individual score of Asia Cup 2025, proving once again his class as a T20 batter.

Mohammad Nabi – Most Sixes in an Innings​

Afghanistan’s veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi thrilled fans with his power-hitting, smashing six sixes in a single innings—the most by any batter in Asia Cup 2025.

Prize Money Breakdown – Champions & Runners-Up​

The tournament also highlighted the growing financial rewards in Asian cricket.

• India (Champions): ₹21 crore
• Pakistan (Runners-up): ₹66 lakh
• Player of the Tournament (Abhishek Sharma): USD 15,000 + SUV
• Player of the Match (Final – Tilak Varma): USD 5000

Not a single Pakistani player features in this list.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

• Champions: India (₹21 crore prize money)
• Runners-up: Pakistan (₹66 lakh prize money)

Seriously?
₹66 lakh is not prize money… that’s biryani budget.

India took home almost 32 times more, lifting a jackpot while Pakistan walked away with a tip jar.

 

[Smbhayi]

ehh ... are you a Indian fan?

You didn't my answer..

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Sept 14 - Operation sindoor

Sept 21 - 11 airbases

Sept 28 - Pak surrender

See ya next year

@Bhaag Viru Bhaag @The Bald Eagle @Devadwal

Hahah...good way to cope with ground war deficiencies....like you wished to take lagaan from British earlier this year for the division of subcontinent

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Reporter: Kitnay Aadmi Thay?

Rauf: Bus Jee, Main Akeela Hi Kaafi Tha...

Hahah....Rauf may receive the Abhinandan medal from India now...his services were great...like abhinandan he took a great phainta too.

 

[Shaheenthefalcon]

Bunch of chickens.

Chickens are stronger

 

[Rajdeep]

Hahah...good way to cope with ground war deficiencies....like you wished to take lagaan from British earlier this year for the division of subcontinent

Welcome back bro...missed you whole day yesterday

 

[pillionrider]

Hahaha poor Sanju getting trolled for the Abrar sendoff

Samson had anyway found it funny and was smiling as he walked off.

 

[Savak]

Hahaha poor Sanju getting trolled for the Abrar sendoff

Samson had anyway found it funny and was smiling as he walked off.

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Pakistan's record against India overall has been horrible since 2010. I would rather our players focus on performances than these useless sheningans especially where you do not have the quality to win

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Welcome back bro...missed you whole day yesterday

Hahah...just get me free from my duties a bit...then will take your class

 

[jnaveen1980]

Wish they had cancelled the

Hahaha poor Sanju getting trolled for the Abrar sendoff

Samson had anyway found it funny and was smiling as he walked off.

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He is another super nice guy.

 

[Rajdeep]

Hahah...just get me free from my duties a bit...then will take your class

You can take my class all you want but 14th Sept, 21st Sept and 28th Sept humiliations cannot be forgotten.

Who loses on 3 consecutive sundays and that too against same opposition?

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan dedicated its Asia Cup final match fees to the innocent victims martyred in the May 7 Indian attack

https://twitter.com/x/status/1972444507896754549

Good gesture.

That was a cowardly attack from India. Killing civilians.

 

[Mr.Q]

This was such an important win not because of the occasion, but because of what happened off the field and the whole backdrop. It would have been 10x more embarrassing than the champions trophy final had we lost.


Btw, has anyone seen @GLORY OF '92 since yesterday? Must be busy issuing pink slips to the Indian part time workers in his British kirana store out of frustration

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Good gesture.

That was a cowardly attack from India. Killing civilians.

Who attacked cowardly and killed people by calling the religion?