The Asia Cup 2025 final concluded with India defeating Pakistan by five wickets. India opted to bowl first, limiting Pakistan to a score of 146 runs, with Kuldeep Yadav taking four wickets. Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel each secured two wickets. India’s batting lineup faced early setbacks, but Tilak Varma’s performance, alongside partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, led India to victory. Pakistan’s repeated losses against India in this tournament reveal a dominance. Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan’s captain, reflected on the match, expressing disappointment and identifying batting failures as a critical aspect of the defeat. He also commended the bowlers, while highlighting the need for improvements in batting strategy.
