Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 10:46 AM

DUBAI: Tilak Varma's unbeaten 69 guided India to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, securing their record-extending ninth title in Dubai on Sunday.

Chasing 147, India slipped to 20-3 but Varma held firm. He shared a crucial 60-run stand with Shivam Dube (33) to steady the chase. With 10 runs needed off the final over, Varma smashed a six before Rinku Singh hit the winning boundary with two balls to spare.

Earlier, Pakistan's openers Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46) gave their side a flying start, adding 84 runs. But a middle-order collapse saw them lose nine wickets for just 33 runs, finishing at 146 all out in 19.1 overs. Kuldeep Yadav starred wi...