India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final: India Seals Title in Nail-Biting Clash
⚡ Quick Summary
- Winner: India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets
- Venue: Dubai, Sept 28, 2025
- Heroes: Tilak Varma 69*, Kuldeep Yadav 4 wickets
- Twist: India refused to take trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi
- First-ever Indo-Pak Asia Cup final in 41 years
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final: Thrills, Collapse & Trophy Drama
Dubai witnessed history on September 28, 2025. The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Final lived up to its hype — tense cricket, packed stands, political undertones, and a bizarre trophy presentation controversy. India came out champions, but the story goes far beyond just runs and wickets.
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🏏 How the Match Unfolded
Pakistan had the perfect start. At 113/1, with Fakhar Zaman looking set, they looked good for 170+. But the script flipped in minutes. A middle-order collapse saw them bowled out for 146 in 19.1 overs. Kuldeep Yadav spun a web with 4 wickets, while Bumrah and Chakaravarthy applied relentless pressure (AP).
India’s reply wasn’t smooth either. At 58/3, the game was wide open. But Tilak Varma (69* off 53) held his nerve, supported by Shivam Dube (33). Finally, with 2 balls left, India crossed the line — 150/5 in 19.4 overs.
📊 Scorecard Snapshot
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 146 all out | 19.1 | — |
| India | 150/5 | 19.4 | Won by 5 wickets |
- Man of the Match: Tilak Varma
- Player of the Series: Abhishek Sharma
- Highest wicket-taker (Final): Kuldeep Yadav (4)
📉 Premium Graphs: Collapse & Partnerships
⚔️ First-Ever Final & The Rivalry Factor
Remarkably, this was the first Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan in the tournament’s 41-year history (IndiaTV). Emotions were sky-high, handshakes were minimal, and every wicket sent waves through the crowd.
🏆 Trophy Drama & Political Edge
Post-match, controversy exploded. India’s players refused to take the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s interior minister (Reuters). The ceremony was cut short, and captain Suryakumar Yadav later said India was “denied their champion’s moment.”
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🚀 What It Means Ahead
- India defended the title — their 9th Asia Cup win.
- Pakistan’s middle-order fragility needs urgent fixing.
- The ACC and ICC may review protocols for politically charged finals.
❓ FAQs: Asia Cup 2025 Final
Who won the Asia Cup 2025 final?
India, by 5 wickets in Dubai.
Who was Man of the Match?
Tilak Varma, for his unbeaten 69.
Why did India reject the trophy?
They refused to accept it from Mohsin Naqvi, citing political tensions.
How many Asia Cups has India won?
India now has 9 titles.
Was this the first Indo-Pak final?
Yes, never before in Asia Cup history had India and Pakistan clashed in the decider.
🔗 External Coverage: Full Reuters Report
