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| Photo by Nayi Khabar 24/7 – india won by 5 wickets |
INDIA:
In a gripping Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets to claim their ninth title.
Pakistan, opting to bat first, posted a modest total of 146 runs, losing 9 wickets for just 33 runs in the final five overs. Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for India, taking 4 wickets for 30 runs. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel also contributed with 2 wickets each.
Chasing 147, India faced early setbacks, slumping to 20/3. However, Tilak Varma anchored the innings with an unbeaten 69 runs off 53 balls, supported by Shivam Dube's 33 runs. The duo's 50-run partnership steadied the chase, and India reached the target with two balls to spare, finishing at 150/5 in 19.4 overs.
PAKISTAN:
Pakistan's dream of clinching the Asia Cup 2025 title was dashed in a dramatic final against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
After setting a target of 147 runs, Pakistan's bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, made early inroads into the Indian batting lineup, reducing them to 20/3. However, Tilak Varma's composed innings of 69* runs off 53 balls, along with Shivam Dube's 33 runs, guided India to victory.
Pakistan's batting collapse, losing 9 wickets for 33 runs in the final overs, proved costly. Despite a strong start, they were unable to capitalize, ending their innings at 146 all out.
The loss highlights the need for Pakistan to address their middle-order fragility and improve their performance in high-pressure situations.
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