India Defeats Pakistan In Asia Cup Final: Mammootty, Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta, More Celebs REACT

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India lifted their ninth Asia Cup title in Dubai after defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling T20 final that had fans across the globe on the edge of their seats. With momentum swinging back and forth throughout the match, it was Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube’s resilient partnership that carried India across the finish line in the final over, sealing a historic win.As soon as India clinched the title, social media erupted with celebrations. Bollywood stars and South Indian cinema icons alike took to X (formerly Twitter) to shower praise on the Men in Blue.

Celebs celebrate India's final win

Amitabh Bachchan took a jab at an earlier comment by Shoaib Akhtar by posting, "जीत गये !! .. well played 'Abhishek Bachchan' .. उधर ज़बान लड़खड़ाई, और इधर, बिना batting bowling fielding किए, लड़खड़ा दिया दुश्मन को !!जय हिन्द ! जय भारत ! जय माँ दुर्गा !!!!" (We Won! well played 'Abhishek Bachchan. Their tongue slipped and without batting bowling fielding, you defeated the enemy).

Vijay Deverakonda praised Tilak Verma and wrote, "Indiaaaaaaaaa. Our Boy killed it."Preity Zinta wrote, “Wow !!! What a game. CONGRATULATIONS to Team India 🇮🇳 for winning the Asia Cup ! Thank you Tilak, Shivam & Kuldeep for this thrilling victory Ting ! #indvspak2025” Riteish Deshmukh kept it short and impactful, declaring, “Tilak on the forehead !!! Jai Hind.”

Mollywood megastar Mammootty was equally ecstatic, posting, “Team India didn't just win the Asia Cup, they owned it. Champions without a single defeat. Absolutely magnificent!” Actor Vivek Oberoi praised the team’s fighting spirit, writing, “Saamne koi bhi ho, Bhaarat TILAK lagaakar hi ghar bhejega. A match like this reminds us WHY Huge shoutout to @imkuldeep18 for the 4 wickets that flipped this game on its head and @tilakV9 what a 50! Absolute beauty guys. Proud to be #AsiaCup #Champions! 🇮🇳 #INDvsPAK #TeamIndia”

Anil Kapoor simple wrote, "India Zindabad", while Veteran actor Anupam Kher also shared his joy, posting a passionate video alongside the message, “भारत माता की जय!” (Jai Hind).

India defeats Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 final

The final clash was nothing short of spectacular. Pakistan’s bowlers initially had the upper hand, but India’s middle order held firm. Kuldeep Yadav’s four crucial wickets turned the tide dramatically in India’s favour before Tilak Varma’s composed half-century and Shivam Dube’s big-hitting display in the death overs ensured a memorable finish.This win marks yet another chapter in India’s storied cricketing rivalry with Pakistan, and with players like Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Kuldeep Yadav stepping up under pressure, the future of Indian cricket looks brighter than ever.