India vs Pakistan after Asia Cup Final Live: The Asia Cup 2025 won’t just be remembered for India’s unbeaten run or Abhishek Sharma’s revelation at the top of the order. More so, it will be labelled as one of the most politically charged events that left the broadcasters in elation after India and Pakistan met thrice in just over two weeks.
The Suryakumar Yadav-led side turned out to be champions as Tilak Varma played a blinder of an innings under pressure. However, what happened after the final grabbed headlines the most, as India refused to take the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC President. When will India receive the trophy that they have won?
India vs Pakistan after Asia Cup final
India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup match summary
- India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai, chasing 147 with just two balls left.
- Pakistan got bowled out for 146 in 19.1 overs after a promising start.
- Openers Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46) put on a blazing 84-run stand inside 10 overs.
- The innings then fell apart, as Pakistan lost nine wickets for just 33 runs.
- Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball, taking 4 for 30.
- Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy chipped in with two wickets each to trigger the collapse.
- India’s chase wobbled early at 20 for 3, with Pakistan’s noses in front.
- Tilak Varma held his nerve with a superb unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, guiding India home.
- Shivam Dube smashed 33 off 22 in a match-turning 60-run partnership with Varma.
- It was a historic night, the first-ever India-Pakistan Asia Cup final and India walked away with their ninth title.
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