The grand finale of the Asia Cup 2025 was played on September 28 in Dubai, where arch-rivals India and Pakistan clashed in a thrilling contest. India emerged victorious, defeating Pakistan to lift the Asia Cup title for a record 9th time.
Batting first, Pakistan started strongly in the first 12 overs but completely collapsed in the final 8 overs, managing to post only 146 runs.
Chasing the target, India had a shaky start as power-hitter Abhishek Sharma was dismissed early. However, Tilak Varma rose to the occasion with a crucial 69 runs, while Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube provided solid support.
India successfully chased down the target in the final over, securing yet another memorable victory over Pakistan.
With this win, India have now been crowned Asia Cup champions for the 9th time, further strengthening their dominance in the tournament’s history. Pakistan, meanwhile, were left disappointed after letting a strong start slip away.
