IND vs PAK highlights: Indian players roast Abrar's celebration after victory

On a night brimming with intensity, drama, and high stakes, Tilak Varma emerged as India’s hero, scoring an unbeaten 69 to steer his team to a five-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, clinching the Asia Cup for the ninth time at the Dubai International Stadium.

Tilak’s innings wasn’t just match-winning—it was a statement of composure, skill, and temperament under pressure.

India’s chase began in turbulence. Three wickets fell for just 20 runs, leaving fans biting their nails and the scoreboard reading grimly against the men in blue. But Tilak, calm and collected, steadied the innings with the poise of a seasoned campaigner. Mixing crisp strokes with towering sixes, he struck three boundaries and four massive sixes, navigating India through the tense phases and crossing the finish line with two balls to spare. Every shot spoke of timing, patience, and audacity—a perfect blend for a final charged with emotion.

The platform for Tilak’s heroics had been laid by India’s bowlers, who engineered a spectacular turnaround after Pakistan had stormed to 113/1 in 12.4 overs. Kuldeep Yadav stole the show, claiming four wickets—including three in a single over—to dismantle Pakistan’s middle and lower order. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakaravarthy provided crucial support, ensuring Pakistan were bowled out for 146 in just 19.1 overs.

Pakistan’s innings had begun brightly. Half-centuries from Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46) promised a competitive total, but the dramatic collapse that followed—nine wickets falling for just 33 runs—showcased India’s sharp bowling, alert fielding, and ability to deliver under pressure.

Ultimately, it was Tilak Varma’s calm brilliance that defined the match. Anchoring the chase when others faltered, he carried India through a nerve-wracking final to a historic triumph.

India’s victory was a testament to teamwork, resilience, and the thrill of one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries. For fans, it was a final to remember; for Tilak, a career-defining performance etched into Asia Cup folklore.

The countdown for India vs Pakistan live has begun with Suryakumar Yadav-led squad will be taking on the Men In Green led by Salman ali Agha. India vs Pakistan Live will go underway with The Men In Blue's dominance over the Men in Green as India has already defeated twice in the Asia Cup Final 2025.

India vs Pakistan live score will start updating once the first ball of the match gets bowled at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The first 6 overs of India vs Pakistan live score will be vital for both the squad.

Last time India vs Pakistan match updates peaked as it saw Pakistani players disrespectful gestures. on September 21's India vs Pakistan match updates, Haris Rauf gestured 6-0 to the Indian fans chanting Kohli-Kohli. For the antics, Haris Rauf has already been fined.

IND vs PAK live cricket is among the most talked about event as entire world's eyes are glued to the blockbuster encounter.

India vs Pakistan match today will see India taking on Pakistan for the first time in Asia Cup 2025 Final. India vs Pakistan match today is happening for the first time in almost 40 years of the tournament's history.

Ahead of the India vs Pakistan toss updates, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has issued a word of caution to Team India ahead of the highly anticipated Asia Cup final against Pakistan, stressing that the favourites cannot take their arch-rivals lightly.

Speaking to IANS, Kaneria highlighted ahead of the India vs Pakistan toss updates, that India’s fielding and middle-order performance could prove decisive in the summit clash.

“It will be an interesting final. One cannot take Pakistan lightly in this match. India is undoubtedly the favourites, but its fielding and middle order remain a concern. During Virat Kohli’s era, India’s fielding and fitness standards were top-notch.

They will need to work hard on this,” Kaneria said.

There are reports that suggest that Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav will not accept Asia Cup 2025 trophy if the Men In Blue go on to win the tournament.

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the head of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Interior Minister of Pakistan, arrived in Dubai to attend the all-important Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan on Sunday. Considering Naqvi is present in Dubai, it's a given that he will be overseeing the proceedings at the post-match presentation, and he will be the one giving away the trophy to the winners of the eight-team tournament.

Notably, Naqvi on multiple occasions has made some controversial tweets against India and the Indian Army.

As per Aaj Tak Report, Team India allrounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the blockbuster India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final. In place of Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh will be playing the Asia Cup 2025 final.

Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav and elected to bowl first. Hardik Pandya missed India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final. In place of Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh is in the squad.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy

Among the rare occasion, Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav spoke to Ravi Shastri and Pakistani skipper Salman Ali Agha spoke to Waqar Younis during toss.

Shivam Dube has started with the new ball in Hardik Pandya's absence. Dube gave only 1 boundary in the over.

PAK 5/0 (1.1)

Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle fired a tweet on Hardik Pandya missing out Asia Cup 2025 final game. He wrote, "Huge miss for India with Pandya not playing. They have gone with a batting replacement rather than a bowling option for him which indicates the thought process of this side. They don't mind taking a chance with weakening the bowling but want to ensure batting depth."

PAK 19/0 (3)  

In absence of Hardik Pandya, Team India has delivered a decent powerplay with Shivam Dube and jasprit Bumrah bowling 2 overs each.

PAK 46/0 (6.1)

Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan has hit another fifty against India. Courtesy of Pakistani openers solid start Pakistan is yet to lose any wickets.

PAK 77/0 (9)

Varun Chakaravarthy has drawn first blood for India as he has dismissed Sahibzada Farhan on 57(38).

PAK 84/1 (9.4)

Kuldeep Yadav has sent Saim Ayub back to the hut as he took first wicket of the match.

PAK 113/2 (12.5)

Pakistan's floater Mohammad Haris has been dismissed on zero. Axar Patel gets hist first wicket of the night.

PAK 118/3 (14)

Varun Chakaravarthy has turned the game around as he got his second wicket of the match. Opener Fakhar Zaman departs at 46(35).

PAK 127/4 (14.5)

Suryakumar Yadav's appeal over obstructing the field has sparked sportsman spirit debate once again. At the end Salman Ali Agha was given not-out.

PAK 133/5 (16)

Courtesy of Kuldeep Yadav's top last over, India seems to have negated Pakistan's brilliant batting at the top. Kuldeep dismissed Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Faheem Ashraf in his 4th over.

PAK 134/8 (17)

Jasprit Bumrah has sent Harif Raf back to the hut and he gave it back to Haris Rauf for his controversial plane down gesture that he pulled out during the last India vs Pakistan encounter. Bumrah clean bowled Haris Rauf at 6.

PAK 144/9 (18.3)

Bumrah packed Pakistan's batting lineup in the end. Pakistan was allout at 146.

PAK 146 (19.1)

India's opener Abhishek Sharma has been dismissed in the second over of the match. Abhishek Sharma was dismissed at 5.

IND 8/1 (1.5)

'India taking it casually' said Sunil Gavaskar from the com box as Pakistan has dismissed both Abhishek Sharma and skipper Suryakumar Yadav.

IND 11/2 (2.5)

Pakistan is on a fiery start with India losing their top 3- Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav inside the powerplay.

IND 20/3 (4.1)

After some early hiccups, Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson look to weave a partnership. India need 90 runs in 63 balls

IND 57/3 (9.3)

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma are looking solid in the middle as they look weave a long partnership in the high pressure Asia Cup Final 2025. India need 70 runs in 47 balls

IND 77/3 (12.1)

Just when India was looking in the middle, Sanju Samson was dismissed by Abrar.

IND 77/4 (12.2)

Tilak Varma has smashsed his half-century in the high pressure Asia Cup 2025 final. India need 34 runs in 21 balls

IND 113/4 (16.2)

Shivam Dube belted last ball of Haris Rauf into the stands. The particular six was hit in a pressure situation that brought India back into the game. India need 17 runs in 12 balls

IND 130/4 (18)

India needs 10 runs to win the Asia Cup 2025 final in last over. But, Shivam Dube is back into the hut.

IND 139/5 (19.1)

Tilak Varma's warrior knock in the high octane Asia Cup 2025 Final pushed India to victory. Tilak Varma smashed unbeaten 69 runs.

IND 150/5 (19.4)

Tilak Varma's warrior-like innings of unbeaten 69 off 53 has secured 9th Asia Cup title for Team India. Ultimately, India won by 5 wickets.

Watch Tilak Varma's fiery celebration after India won Asia Cup 2025 final vs Pakistan.

PM Modi has fired a tweet and wrote, "#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers."