India won the Asia Cup 2025 final by defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets. Thanks to Tilak Varma's brilliant innings and Kuldeep Yadav's bowling, India secured their 9th consecutive win against Pakistan in a target chase.
Asia Cup 2025: The Asia Cup 2025 final was played between India and Pakistan, and in this high-voltage encounter, Team India claimed the title by defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets. This victory was not just limited to a trophy; the Indian team also set several historic records.
India's Victory in a Thrilling Contest
Pakistan, batting first, set a target of 147 runs for India to win. While this target seemed achievable, chasing runs under the pressure of a final can always be challenging. The Indian batsmen displayed composure and exceptional play, securing victory in the final over.
Tilak Varma's Stellar Performance
Tilak Varma batted brilliantly for Team India. He scored 69 runs and played a crucial role in India's victory. His batting provided strength to the Indian innings. For his performance, he was chosen as the Player of the Match.
Bowlers Laid the Foundation for Victory
In this match, Kuldeep Yadav was the most successful bowler for the Indian team. He conceded only 30 runs and took four wickets in his four overs. His bowling completely dismantled Pakistan's batting line-up. Besides him, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy also bowled exceptionally well, preventing Pakistan from setting a large total.
India Creates World Record
With this victory, India set a major world record in T20I cricket. This was India's 9th consecutive win while chasing a target against Pakistan. A remarkable fact is that India has never lost a match while chasing a target against Pakistan. This means India has a 100% win record in such scenarios. Previously, Malaysia held this record, having won 8 times while chasing a target against Thailand.
India's Dominance in Asia Cup
The Indian team has become the first team to win a total of 50 matches in the history of the Asia Cup (combining both ODI and T20 formats). India achieved this feat by winning 35 matches in the ODI Asia Cup and 15 matches in the T20 Asia Cup. No other team had reached this milestone before.
