Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 and Kuldeep Yadav’s 4-wicket spell seal comprehensive victory
DUBAI, Sept 29 — India captured their ninth Asia Cup title with a commanding 5-wicket victory over Pakistan in Sunday’s final at Dubai International Stadium.
Chasing 147, India reached the target on the fourth ball of the 20th over when Rinku Singh smashed the winning boundary. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 69, anchoring the chase with a masterful innings under pressure.
Match Summary: Pakistan, batting first after losing the toss, were bowled out for 146 in 19.1 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was the destroyer-in-chief with 4 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel claimed 2 wickets each.
Sahibzada Farhan top-scored for Pakistan with 57 runs, but lacked support as India’s bowling attack dismantled the batting lineup.
Key Performances:
- Tilak Varma: 69* (match-winning knock)
- Kuldeep Yadav: 4 wickets
- Shivam Dube: 33 runs (5th wicket partnership)
This victory extends India’s dominance in the Asia Cup, adding another trophy to their impressive continental record.
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