The Indian cricket team emerged victorious in the Asia Cup 2025, defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Winning the tournament without losing a single match highlighted India’s dominance throughout the competition.
Asia Cup: Pakistan got off to a strong start, with Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46) putting on a commanding 84-run opening partnership. Both batters played aggressively, keeping the Indian bowlers on the back foot and finding gaps all over the field. Farhan notched his second consecutive fifty against India, while Fakhar provided stability to the innings.
However, Pakistan’s momentum was halted by a brilliant spin comeback from India. Kuldeep Yadav ran through the batting lineup, claiming four wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel chipped in with two wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah also struck as Pakistan collapsed from 113/1 to 146 all out, losing nine wickets for just 33 runs.
India’s chase started shakily. In-form Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for just five in the second over, and captain Suryakumar Yadav, struggling for form, fell for one, leaving India reeling at 10/2.
Asia Cup: Shubman Gill, who looked in good touch, unfortunately threw away his wicket, leaving three Indian batsmen back in the pavilion during the power play. With the team under pressure, Tilak Varma (69*) and Sanju Samson (24) steadied the innings with a brilliant 57-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Sanju fell in the 13th over, but Tilak continued to anchor the innings, smashing a composed fifty under pressure. Shivam Dube (33) played a crucial role as well, adding 60 runs alongside Tilak. With just ten runs required off the final over, Tilak delivered a sensational finish, guiding India home with five wickets to spare.
Fans React on X as India Triumphs Over Pakistan to Win Asia Cup 2025
Following India’s victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, fans on X (formerly Twitter) flooded the platform with reactions. Many praised the Indian batters, especially Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube, for their stellar performances, sharing messages of joy and celebration. Here are some of the highlights:
#PKMKB
— So_Coimbatore (@so_coimbatore) September 28, 2025
Operation tilak after sindoor pic.twitter.com/8lfV00l946
Operation Tilak 🔥
— BALA (@erbmjha) September 28, 2025
It was natural that after Operation Sindoor, we needed an Operation Tilak.
— Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) September 28, 2025
It had to be Rauf to get culled. What a sweet revenge. We just witnessed Operation Tilak. Pakistan cannot deny this as it's recorded live.#indvpak #IndianCricket pic.twitter.com/ok69UVENkU
— archer (@droople) September 28, 2025
Jeet Ka "Vijay Tilak" 🔥#INDvPAK #IndiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/1QtXdmEmHq
— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) September 28, 2025
Tilak Verma, you’ve made every Indian’s heart happy today 🇮🇳#indvspak2025 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/g2MrBVmyiB
— Bihar_se_hai (@Bihar_se_hai) September 28, 2025
Idhr aana pakistan💀#AsiaCupFinal #tilakverma pic.twitter.com/j2VQMrmfqt
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) September 28, 2025
Remember The Name, Tilak Verma 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/jCFIGTfjPY
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) September 28, 2025
– Won in 1984.
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) September 28, 2025
– Won in 1988.
– Won in 1991.
– Won in 1995.
– Won in 2010.
– Won in 2016.
– Won in 2018.
– Won in 2023.
– Won in 2025.
INDIA WON THIER 9th ASIA CUP TITLE – THE DOMINATION. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/1w3iwlDLv9
