Fans appreciated Tilak Verma for their brilliant innings in the final of the Asia Cup, tagged their heroes as ‘Operation Tilak’ after ‘Operation Sindore’, claiming another performance of India’s dominance over Pakistan.
India defeated Pakistan thrice in this edition of the Asia Cup. In the first group -phase games, then in super -4 stages, and now finally in the final of the competition. This is Gautam Gambhir’s second win after the ICC Champions Trophy title in 2025.
Tilak Verma dominates the unbeaten half century in the Asia Cup final
While most matches have dominated India due to the brilliant innings played by opener Abhishek Sharma, Pakistan was happy with his early dismissal. After rejecting the Indian top order within the powerplay, green men were in one stage, which had an upper hand on their rivals.
However, India proved that they are the world champions in the shortest format of the game. Tilak Verma’s brilliant innings of 69* from 53 balls and six out of six in Haris Rauf in the final of the game helped India steal the show.
While Sanju Samson contributed significantly to a healthy partnership in the mid -stage, it was Shivam Dubey who helped score some quick runs at the back end. The winning run landed on Rinku Singh’s bat, who faced only one delivery in the entire Asia Cup 2025.
India won the 9th Asia Cup title in 2025
India has been crowned the Asia Cup champion for the 9th time in the history of the Continental Championship. Suryakumar Yadav won his first title in the Asia Cup and hence it will be quoted as the captain of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
This is India’s 9th title, as he defended his title since 2023. India then defeated Sri Lanka back, and now they have defeated Pakistan for the first time in the final of the Asia Cup.
Asia Cup won by India:
– Champion in 1984
– Champion in 1988
– Champion in 1991
– Champion in 1995
– Champion in 2010
– Champion in 2016
– Champion in 2018
– Champion in 2023
– Champion in 2025
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India has done a final over thriller to become the Asia Cup champion in Dubai!#ASIACUPFINAL pic.twitter.com/yfxsqw2wmt
– Wisden (@Wisdencrick) September 28, 2025
what match, what thriller! India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets to win the Asia Cup 2025 finals.
Congratulations to India for his 9th Asia Cup title#INDVPAK #Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/zh9hcrxidq
– ICC Asia Cricket September 28, 2025
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Congratulations to india #ASIACUPFINAL #Indvspak #Asiacup2025 #Indiancrick
pic.twitter.com/vu3wipyunv pic.twitter.com/R3EFZ33RFQ– Sajan (@hey_sajan) September 28, 2025
Anything can be temporary, beating Pakistan in the finals is permanent India
#INDVPAK #Indivspakistan #ASIACUPFINAL pic.twitter.com/mvic0Qryud– Satire (@sarcastic_us) September 28, 2025
Pakistan cannot claim victory as the match was live around the world and India crushed Pakistan by 5 wickets. #INDVPAK pic.twitter.com/t7hbh7o0uu
– Richard Catelboro (@Richkal 07) September 28, 2025
If you do not get Sharma, then Verma
What knock, tilak. One for age.Dubey, you absolute beauty
Played well, India
King of Asia #INDVPAK
– Akash Chopra (@cricketaasash) September 28, 2025
Undefeated champion. Congratulations to Team India on a dominated victory and 3–0 against Pakistan. Amazing performance by Tilak Verma and @Imkuldeep18 A great show under pressure. @BCCI
– Rajiv Shukla (@shuklarajiv) September 28, 2025
Very good !!! What a game. Congratulations to Team India for winning the Asia Cup! Thank you Tilak, Shivam and Kuldeep for this thrilling victory! #Indvspak2025
– Preity ji Zinta (@RealPreityzinta) September 28, 2025
Great performance in final pressure to raise Asia Cup 2025 !! Many congratulations to assistant employees and all players for their efforts.
Special mentions for Tilak and Kuldeep for their extraordinary performance
onward and upward !!
pic.twitter.com/059ezhhotw– Mithunmanhas5 (@MItHunmanhas) September 28, 2025
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