High voltage final in Dubai
India lifts Asia Cup 2025 with thrilling win over Pakistan: The Asia Cup Final 2025 was played on September 28, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India faced arch-rival Pakistan in a high-pressure encounter. India won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that proved decisive in the final outcome.
Pakistan innings falter
Pakistan started strongly at 113/2 in the 13th over but collapsed dramatically to 146 all out in 19.1 overs. Fakhar Zaman scored 46 runs while Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 57. India’s bowling unit, led by Kuldeep Yadav’s 4/30, ripped through the middle order. Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah added crucial breakthroughs to ensure Pakistan could not build momentum.
Static GK fact: The Asia Cup was first held in 1984 in Sharjah, UAE, with India winning the inaugural edition.
India’s chase under pressure
Chasing 147, India had a shaky start, losing three wickets in the first four overs. However, a composed 69 not out by Tilak Varma steadied the innings. Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube provided valuable support with 24 and 33 runs respectively. India reached the target in 19.4 overs with five wickets in hand.
Pakistan’s bowling effort
Pakistan bowlers tried to keep the contest alive. Faheem Ashraf impressed with 3/29, while Shaheen Afridi kept things tight with 1/20 in his four overs. Yet, they lacked the finishing edge as India’s middle order showed maturity in handling the chase.
Static GK Tip: Shaheen Afridi is Pakistan’s leading left-arm pacer, known for his performance in ICC tournaments since 2019.
Key turning points
The collapse from 113/2 to 146 all out was the defining moment of the final. Kuldeep’s four-wicket spell changed the momentum completely. Later, Tilak Varma’s patient knock and Rinku Singh’s calm presence ensured India did not falter in the final overs.
Player of the match
Tilak Varma was adjudged the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 69 under immense pressure. His innings became the backbone of India’s chase and highlighted his emergence as a dependable middle-order player for the national side.
Static GK fact: India has now won the Asia Cup title 9 times, making it the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
India lifts Asia Cup 2025 with thrilling win over Pakistan:
| Topic | Detail |
| Match | Asia Cup Final 2025 |
| Date | September 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE |
| Toss | India won and chose to bowl |
| Pakistan Score | 146 all out in 19.1 overs |
| Top Pakistan Scorer | Sahibzada Farhan – 57 runs |
| India Score | 150/5 in 19.4 overs |
| Top India Scorer | Tilak Varma – 69* runs |
| Best Bowler India | Kuldeep Yadav – 4/30 |
| Best Bowler Pakistan | Faheem Ashraf – 3/29 |
| Winner | India by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Tilak Varma |
| India Asia Cup Titles | 9 |
| First Asia Cup | 1984, Sharjah |
