IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Celebrations Begin In Mumbai After Tilak Varma’s Masterful 69 Scripts Glory For Team India
**Team India Clinches Asia Cup 2025 in Thrilling Final Against Pakistan**
With Team India clinching the Asia Cup 2025 in a nail-biting final against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, celebrations have well and truly begun in Mumbai. A video circulating on social media shows a herd of fans taking to the streets, raising the Indian flag proudly despite heavy rains.
India’s chase of a modest 147 got off to a shaky start, as Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, and Abhishek Sharma fell cheaply, leaving the Men in Blue struggling at 20/3. This early collapse gave Pakistan an upper hand in the game.
However, Tilak Varma’s outstanding performance changed the course of the match. He stitched vital half-century partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, helping India claw their way back into the contest. With just 2 runs needed off 3 balls, Rinku Singh hit the winning runs, sparking jubilant celebrations across the country.
**Watch the video of the celebrations below:**
*Kuldeep Yadav takes four wickets as India triggers spectacular collapse of Pakistan*
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Earlier in the match, the toss went in favor of India captain Suryakumar Yadav, who elected to bowl first. Pakistan fielded an unchanged side, while Team India made three changes: Jasprit Bumrah, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube came in for Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana, and Arshdeep Singh respectively.
Pakistan’s openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman put up a breezy 84-run partnership before Farhan was dismissed for 57 off 38 balls. At 113/1 in the 13th over, Pakistan seemed poised for a strong finish.
However, what followed was a dramatic collapse, as Pakistan lost nine wickets for just 33 runs. Apart from Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub—all of whom reached double figures—no other Pakistani batsman made a significant contribution.
Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for India, finishing with impressive figures of 4-0-30-4. He was supported by Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah, who each took two wickets apiece.
This victory also marks India’s third consecutive win over their arch-rivals Pakistan in the tournament, with Tilak Varma playing an instrumental role in all three matches.
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**Key Highlights:**
– India won the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium.
– India successfully chased 147 despite early setbacks at 20/3.
– Tilak Varma’s crucial half-centuries helped stabilize India’s innings.
– Rinku Singh hit the winning runs with 2 needed off 3 balls.
– Kuldeep Yadav’s four wickets triggered Pakistan’s spectacular collapse.
– India’s squad saw strategic changes including the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube.
The Men in Blue have undoubtedly grabbed the spotlight with this thrilling win to lift the coveted Asia Cup trophy once again.
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