
India scripted another chapter in its permanent Asia Cup saga, defeating Pakistan in a thrilling conclusion at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The final held on September 28, 2025 locked two hardcore rivals in a high-hand T20 clash. India’s bowlers set up the tone quickly, limiting Pakistan to a minor 146 in 19.1 overs. Despite the half -century battle with Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan could not form enough partnership to challenge Indian pursuit. There was tension till the final over, with a significant run in the race of 147 in every run. Tilak Verma and Kuldeep Yadav were standout artists for India at the summit.
Asia Cup 2025 final, IND vs Pak: Kuldeep Yadav leads India to the brink of victory
India’s leading spinner, Kuldeep Yadav once again demonstrated his match winning skills, claiming four important wickets to end Pakistan’s batting lineup. Their subtle variations, bend the ball rapidly and mix flight with pace, constantly harassing Pakistan batsmen. Fakhar Zaman, Sam Ayub, and Shaheen Shah Afridi all fell for their clever delivery, in which Kuldeep also removed the mistakes under pressure. Beyond the wickets, the rate of his economy kept Pakistan faster during the mid -7.50. Timely successes of the spinner ensured that India never lost control despite Pakistan’s initial partnership. Tilak Verma’s sharp fielding support supplied Kuldeep’s bowling, in which caught at important junctions.
Under the final-match pressure, his quiet and composition allowed India to remain in command. Kuldeep’s mantra not only triggered Pakistan’s collapse from 126/4 to 146, but also set a platform for India’s batting charge. Each wicket claimed that he increases India’s pace, activates the team and the stadium. His ability to bowl at moments of pressure made him a lynchpin to protect India. With his experience and strategic seduction, Kuldeep excluded the batsmen by trying continuously attempting big shots. Their diversity at length, combined with misleading flight, forced the batsmen into errors.
Asia Cup 2025 final, IND vs Pak: Tilak Verma anchor chasing India
While Kuldeep’s spin Vizardry set the tone, Tilak Verma’s stellar batting performance sealed the final for India. Verma, an unbeaten at 69 runs in 53 balls, displays a mixture of elegance and aggression, hitting three borders and four sixes. He navigated the early disadvantage of Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav with a remarkable calm, stabilized the innings and established the partnership. Verma’s footwork against spinners such as Faheem Ashraf and Shaheen Shah Afridi was accurate, allowing him to effectively rotate the strike, punishing loose delivery. His partnership with Sanju Samson, adding 50 runs for the fourth wicket, was important in keeping India on track during a stressful pursuit.
Even under the pressure of a final, Verma showed a remarkable nature, balanced the attack with caution. Their calculated aggression ensured that India do not fall behind the required run rate. In the death overs, he intensified with confidence, guided the team through tight places and kept the veins stable. Amidst the wickets, the race of Tilak Verma displayed extraordinary awareness, which was converting people into Twos and the speed of the building. Verma’s creation inspired the team, making Shivam Dub and Rinku Singh capable of playing freely around them. His unbeaten innings anchored India’s chase at 150/5 in 19.4 overs, ensuring victory with two balls. Tilak Verma’s role in the final as India’s emerging star in the final-over cricket confirmed him again.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Tilak on the forehead !!!
Jai Hind– Ritish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 28, 2025
#Operationsindoor On the field of sports.
The result is the same – India wins!
Congratulations to our cricketers.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2025
Tilak Verma only knocked against Pakistan, just like a Virat Kohli, that too in a final. Cool under pressure, composition and clutch, easily the best innings of your career so far!
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) September 28, 2025
Kuldeep’s fire @Imkuldeep18 Well done champion
– Harbhajan Turban (@harbhajan_singh) September 28, 2025
Well done India on a great NEET .. A better team with ball and then pressure with bat .. These young boys are fantastic. @BCCI
– Sourav Ganguly (@sganguly99) September 28, 2025
Tilak has skills, technology and passion to stay against Pakistan in a large final. Very better and very consistent.
– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) September 28, 2025
Congratulations to Team India for lifting Asia Cup. We have special thanks to Naz Tilak Verma (69 Not Out), Kuldeep Yadav (4/30) for Pakistan, the message is: Father Father Hi Rehta #ASIACUPFINAL @BCCI
– Rajat Sharma (@rajatsharmalive) September 28, 2025
No tweet. Zero tweet so far on Tilak Verma. I do not believe in zinc. But today I did it. Today, you did it brother Tilak. you are my star. No matter where you play. Which team do you play? Where we confront. you are a hero. Thanks a lot brother. Really. Thank you very much @Tilakv9,
– Stupid point (@Farzicricketer) September 28, 2025
Hard work victory for India. Pakistan fought a good fight, but was batting in bowling by seeing India’s depth and team. Great performance by Kuldeep, Tilak
– Cricketer (@cricketwallah) September 28, 2025
With all due respect for A 🐐, Tilak broadcast a virat in this chase.
At one end, each time hitting a six, and stitched partnership. Solid goods.
– Joe (@josephradhik) September 28, 2025
Pak: 146 (19.1 OV)
IND: 150/5 (19.4 OV)India won 5 wkts 👉 https://t.co/cnjtvqqns2#Cricket #INDVPAK #Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/zuicntapvr
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) September 28, 2025
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