Dubai, September 28 (Udaipur Kiran News): Team India has taken a strong position in the Asia Cup 2025 final, restricting Pakistan to 146 runs in 19.1 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing 147, India now has a golden opportunity to clinch the title with a hat-trick of wins against their arch-rivals in this tournament.

The Indian bowlers delivered a clinical performance, led by Kuldeep Yadav, who picked up 4 wickets for 30 runs, including 3 in his final over. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel chipped in with 2 wickets each, while Jasprit Bumrah claimed 2 crucial scalps.

Pakistan’s Innings Highlights

Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman gave Pakistan a solid start, adding 84 runs for the first wicket. Farhan scored a quick 57 off 38 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes), while Zaman made 46 off 35 balls. However, once the partnership broke, India’s spinners triggered a dramatic collapse.

Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Saim Ayub (14), Agha Salman (8), Shaheen Afridi (0), and Faheem Ashraf (0) in quick succession.
Axar Patel removed Mohammad Haris (0) and Hussain Talat (1), while Bumrah cleaned up Haris Rauf (6) and Mohammad Nawaz (6) with precise yorkers.

Pakistan were bowled out for 146 in 19.1 overs, losing all 10 wickets within just 62 runs after the opening stand.

Bowling Figures – India

Fall of Wickets

84-1 (Farhan), 113-2 (Saim), 114-3 (Haris), 126-4 (Zaman), 131-5 (Talat), 133-6 (Salman), 134-7 (Shaheen), 134-8 (Faheem), 141-9 (Rauf), 146-10 (Nawaz)

With a modest target of 147 runs, India is now in a commanding position to lift the Asia Cup 2025 trophy.