India clinched the Asia Cup 2025 title after a 5-wicket victory over Pakistan. After choosing to bowl first, India limited Pakistan to 146 runs, with Kuldeep Yadav leading the bowling attack by taking 4 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel each contributed with 2 wickets. India faced a shaky start while batting, as Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shubman Gill lost early wickets. However, Tilak Varma played a pivotal role, steering the match to its conclusion and securing the win with steady partnerships alongside Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube. Post-match, Shubman Gill lauded India’s ‘phenomenal’ performance throughout the tournament. He highlighted his strong partnership with Abhishek Sharma, emphasizing their familiarity and understanding developed through extensive cricket experience together. Gill acknowledged the pressure after losing early wickets, praising Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube’s batting, and their ability to manage the pressure and hit boundaries to secure the victory.
