India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 final on 28 September in Dubai. This was the first time in history that India and Pakistan met in an Asia Cup final, making the match very special. India chased down Pakistan’s score of 147 runs in 19.4 overs, with Tilak Varma scoring an unbeaten 69 runs.
The hero with the ball was Kuldeep Yadav, who took 4 wickets for 30 runs. With this performance, he became the highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup history (36 wickets across formats) and also the top wicket-taker in a single T20 Asia Cup edition with 17 wickets. He broke the record of Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga.
Earlier in the tournament, Abhishek Sharma played a stormy knock against Pakistan, hitting 74 runs from 39 balls with multiple sixes. He became one of the fastest Indian batsmen to reach 50 sixes in T20Is. His attacking style gave India a strong edge in the group and Super 4 stages.
Several records were made in this Asia Cup:
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First ever India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final.
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India won their 9th Asia Cup title.
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Kuldeep Yadav: most wickets in Asia Cup history (36).
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Kuldeep: most wickets in one T20 Asia Cup edition (17).
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Pakistan collapsed in the last 5 overs, scoring only 26 runs and losing 7 wickets.
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Sahibzada Farhan became the first batsman to hit 3 sixes off Jasprit Bumrah in T20I cricket.
India’s win was historic as they beat Pakistan in an Asia Cup final after 18 years, and it added another proud moment to Indian cricket history.
