In the Asia Cup 2025 final on September 28, 2025, at Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan was all out for 146 runs as Jasprit Bumrah claimed the final wicket in the last over. India, opting to bowl first after captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss, now faces a 147-run chase in this historic first-ever India-Pakistan final.
Pakistan reached 100 runs in 11 overs, led by opener Sahibzada Farhan’s 57 off 38 balls, including a half-century. Varun Chakaravarthy broke through, dismissing Farhan, triggering a collapse. India’s spinners Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav claimed multiple wickets, conceding just 11 runs in crucial overs. Farhan and Fakhar Zaman’s opening stand held for nine overs before India’s spin attack turned the game.
.@RealSahibzada top-scores with 57 as Pakistan post 146 🏏#PAKvIND | #BackTheBoysInGreen | #AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/Teou1GjdaN
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 28, 2025Suryakumar Yadav chose to bowl, citing a wicket favouring chasers under lights. “The groundsmen have done a terrific job,” he said. Hardik Pandya is sidelined with a niggle, replaced by Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube, with Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh also absent. The toss, conducted by Ravi Shastri and Waqar Younis at PCB’s request for neutrality, set the stage for this high-stakes clash.
This is the first India-Pakistan Asia Cup final in 41 years, with India unbeaten and Pakistan inconsistent. India’s earlier wins over Pakistan in the tournament give them confidence, but the low target keeps the game open. The match, watched by over 70% of global cricket fans (Nielsen, 2025), promises to be an intense drama.
Pakistan’s 146-run total sets up a thrilling chase for India. The spinners’ dominance and Bumrah’s final blow showcase India’s bowling strength, but Pakistan’s bowlers could challenge. The historic rivalry amplifies the stakes, making every run critical.
