IND vs PAK: India emerged victorious in a pulsating Asia Cup 2025 final, defeating their arch-rivals Pakistan by 5 wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28. With this win, India not only secured their ninth Asia Cup title but also claimed their first-ever T20I Asia Cup crown, completing a clean sweep against Pakistan in all three encounters of the tournament.
Having won the toss, India opted to field first, hoping to chase under the lights. Pakistan got off to a promising start with Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman putting together an 84-run opening stand. Farhan top-scored with 57 off 38 balls while Fakhar contributed 46 off 35, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
However, once the spinners - Kuldeep Yadav (4/30),
Axar Patel (2/26), and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/30) - were introduced in the back ten overs, Pakistan's innings completely collapsed. From 113/1, the team fell to 146 all out in 19.1 overs, losing 8 wickets to spin in a dramatic collapse.
Chasing 147, India's openers got off to a shaky start, losing Abhishek Sharma (5) early to Faheem Ashraf. Shubman Gill (12 off 10) and Suryakumar Yadav's (1) wayward innings were succeeded by Tilak Varma, who played the anchor role with 69 not out off 53 balls, guiding India home with 2 balls to spare. Sanju Samson (24 off 21) and Shivam Dube (33 off 22) provided crucial support down the order. Pakistan bowlers Faheem Ashraf and Shaheen Afridi picked up key wickets, but India's batting depth proved decisive.
Here's a look at the reaction from the fans on X:-
INDIA vs PAKISTAN
— Nitish Rai (@nitishrai_golu) September 28, 2025
(3🇮🇳- 0🇵🇰 ) #AsiaCupT20 #AsiaCup #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/T9NJ68l0tR
''Pakistan kept asking for a bilateral series vs India. we went ahead and gave them one in the Asia Cup. Final score: 3-0'', a fan wrote.
Pakistan vs India isn’t a rivalry, it’s a tradition of losing to India everytime. SKY sounded cocky but wasn't wrong. He spoke facts.#INDvsPAK#AsiaCupFinal
- Ashraf Afridi (@Ashraf_afridi10) September 28, 2025
''India vs Pakistan was a clash of merit versus sifarish, talent versus luck. While Pakistan cricket runs on luck and sifarish, India thrives on talent and merit'', an user expressed.
This is not just cricket.
- Kabira (@TusharNand51408) September 28, 2025
It’s India vs Pakistan. It’s 140 crore hearts beating as one. 🇮🇳❤️
Kuldeep’s magic. Tilak’s fire. And Team India’s roar — Champions of Asia! 🏆🔥#AsiaCupFinal #IndianCricket #INDvsPAK
This victory capped off a perfect campaign for India, having defeated Pakistan in all three clashes during the tournament, including the Super 4 and group stages. The win was a combination of disciplined bowling, clinical spin work, and composure under pressure while chasing a modest total in a high-stakes final.
India's triumph not only extended their dominance over Pakistan in Asia Cup history but also marked a memorable first in the T20I format, sending their fans into celebration across the globe.
