In a pulsating Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India edged closer to glory by restricting Pakistan to a modest 146 all out in 19.1 overs, setting up a chase of 147.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss paid immediate dividends, as India’s spinners orchestrated a dramatic collapse.
Kuldeep Yadav stole the show with a sensational 4/21, including a devastating over that claimed four wickets and derailed Pakistan from 113/1 to 146 all out.
Jasprit Bumrah (2/18), Varun Chakaravarthy (2/25), and Axar Patel (2/20) provided lethal support, ensuring Pakistan’s middle order crumbled under pressure.
Pakistan’s innings began promisingly with openers Sahibzada Farhan (57 off 38) and Fakhar Zaman (33 off 26) forging a 76-run stand, but the momentum shifted post the 10th over.
With 10 overs gone in the chase and India at 85/2, the Men in Blue need 62 more. Bumrah’s earlier yorkers and Kuldeep’s variations have shifted the Indo-Pak rivalry’s script once again.
Victory would mark India’s third Asia Cup title since 2016, amid heightened regional buzz.
