IND vs PAK Controversy Highlights, Asia Cup 2025 Winners: Suryakumar Yadav on PM Modi’s support, ‘it felt like he took the strike and…’

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What a game! From the first ball to the last, this match had tension written all over it. India were under the pump early — Abhishek Sharma departed cheaply, followed by Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill, leaving the score wobbling at 20/3 in just four overs.

Enter Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson. Calm, composed, and clever, they rebuilt the innings with a 50-plus partnership, keeping India in the hunt. Abrar Ahmed broke the stand, and Pakistan smelled a fightback as the required rate climbed. But Haris Rauf’s expensive 15th over tilted the scales again.

Tilak and Shivam Dube then turned the heat back on Pakistan, adding another crucial partnership. With 10 needed from the last over, Tilak smashed a huge six off Rauf, leaving Rinku Singh to finish the job. India clinched the win with nerves of steel and depth to match.

When India’s top order stumbled early, it looked like Pakistan might seize control. Abhishek Sharma fell in the second over, Suryakumar Yadav soon after, and Shubman Gill couldn’t survive the powerplay.

But Tilak Varma held firm. Calm and composed, he absorbed the pressure, chose his moments perfectly, and steered India back on course. Sanju Samson contributed with a steady cameo, while Shivam Dube’s explosive knock broke the back of Pakistan’s chase, ensuring India’s path to victory.

Rinku Singh smashes a boundary off Haris Rauf to wrap up the chase, giving India a commanding victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final. With Tilak Varma’s fireworks earlier and a composed finish from Singh, India clinches the title, celebrating a well-earned triumph in a high-pressure encounter.

Tilak Varma unleashes a huge six off Haris Rauf, sending the ball soaring over the boundary. The Indian batter continues to dominate, putting Pakistan under immense pressure as India closes in on the target in the Asia Cup final.

Tilak Varma nudges the ball just over Haris Rauf for a couple of runs, keeping the scoreboard ticking as India edges closer to their target. Despite losing Dube, Varma’s smart running ensures the required run rate remains within reach in the tense final.

Shivam Dube attempts another aggressive shot but ends up holing out to long off, falling for 33 off 22 balls with 2 fours and 2 sixes. Faheem Ashraf strikes at a crucial moment, giving Pakistan a glimmer of hope and shifting the momentum slightly in this high-stakes Asia Cup final.

Shivam Dube makes the most of Faheem Ashraf’s delivery, sending it racing to the boundary for four. A terrific strike that reinforces India’s control of the chase, keeping the required run rate in check and adding crucial momentum in the final overs of the Asia Cup final.

Faheem Ashraf continues despite his earlier cramp, and Shivam Dube digs in for a single. The ball, pitched wide outside off, results in just a toe-edged clink toward long on. India inches forward in the chase, while Pakistan relies on Faheem to maintain pressure in the final overs.

Faheem Ashraf returns to bowl despite the earlier cramp scare, and Tilak Varma nudges the first ball for a single. Every delivery counts as India edges closer to the target, and Pakistan will be hoping Faheem can maintain his pace and accuracy under the physical strain.

The physio has rushed out to attend to Faheem Ashraf, with all signs pointing to a cramp issue. With Haris Rauf having already bowled the 18th over and only spinners left with available overs, Pakistan’s hopes hinge on Faheem being able to bowl at full intensity. The pressure mounts as India eyes a finish, and Pakistan needs Faheem to deliver despite his physical setback.

India’s chase is firmly under control, scoring 17 off the previous 12 balls, highlighted by Shivam Dube’s massive six on 17.6. Tilak Varma and Dube continue their solid partnership, keeping the pressure on Pakistan. Meanwhile, Faheem Ashraf, called to bowl the penultimate over, struggles with cramps, pulling up twice mid-delivery. Pakistan now faces a tense moment, needing a special effort to turn the game, as India inches closer to the target.

Shivam Dube smashed a full toss from Haris Rauf straight into the stands for a huge six on the last ball of the 17th over. India move to 123/4, with Dube racing to 26 off 16 balls. This big hit injects fresh momentum into India’s chase, keeping the required run rate within reach as the match heads into the final overs.

Tilak Varma nudged a single to sweeper cover off Haris Rauf in the second ball of the 17th over. India now inch closer to the target at 118/4, with Tilak on 55 off 46 balls and Shivam Dube on 20. The pair continues to rotate the strike effectively, keeping the pressure on Pakistan’s bowlers.

India added six runs in the 17th over, bringing the score to 117/4. Tilak Varma remained solid on 54 off 45 balls, while Shivam Dube chipped in with 20 off 15. Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled a tidy over, conceding 20 runs in four overs with one wicket, but India continue to inch closer to the target with calculated singles and smart running.

Tilak Varma picked up a quick two runs off Shaheen Shah Afridi, keeping the scoreboard ticking. With every run crucial, India are steadily chipping away at the target while ensuring wickets remain in hand.

Shivam Dube managed a single off Shaheen Shah Afridi, edging the ball slightly but finding safety. The run keeps India inching closer to the target, maintaining momentum while Pakistan searches for a breakthrough.

Tilak Varma reached a well-earned fifty off 41 balls, striking 3 fours and 3 sixes as India added 11 runs in the 16th over. Shivam Dube contributed 18 off 13 balls, including a boundary and a six, keeping the chase alive. With 36 needed from 24 balls, India are well poised, but Pakistan still have wickets in hand and will look to strike quickly.

Shivam Dube managed a single off Abrar Ahmed despite a top-edge that hung in the air nervously. The ball, slowed up on a length outside leg, evaded Pakistan’s fielders as Haris Rauf scrambled to intercept but couldn’t reach it in time. India added a run while keeping the pressure on Pakistan.

Shivam Dube opened the 16th over with a thunderous six off Abrar Ahmed, sending the ball flying into the stands. His aggressive shot injects momentum into India’s innings, signaling that the chase is far from over and Pakistan will need to tighten up immediately.

Tilak Varma went aerial on the last ball of the 15th over, sending a slower delivery from Haris Rauf soaring over the boundary for six. Taking full advantage of the opportunity, Varma’s aggressive stroke underlines India’s intent to close in on the target, keeping the momentum firmly on their side.

Tilak Varma continued his aggressive approach in the 15th over, dispatching a nicely timed delivery from Haris Rauf to the boundary. The four runs help India inch closer to their target while maintaining the pressure on Pakistan’s bowlers.

Shivam Dube got India moving in the 15th over with a crisp boundary off Haris Rauf. A well-timed shot raced to the fence, adding four crucial runs to India’s total and slightly easing the pressure in the chase.

On the final ball of the 14th over, Shivam Dube managed a single under chaotic circumstances. A full delivery outside off caught him flat-footed, and the ball edged off his bat, rolling past short third. Dube wisely took only one run as Tilak Varma retreated halfway, while a slightly delayed effort from the keeper gave Varma a lucky reprieve. India inch forward in their chase, keeping wickets in hand but under mounting pressure.

On the fourth ball of the 14th over, Saim Ayub bowled a full, flighted delivery just outside off, and Tilak Varma stretched forward to nudge it back to the bowler. With the required run rate climbing, Varma continues to play cautiously, keeping India’s hopes alive in the chase.

At the end of 13 overs, India are 78/4 in their chase of 140. Tilak Varma remains the mainstay with 35 runs from 33 balls, including two fours and two sixes, while Shivam Dube is at the crease with 1 run from 3 deliveries. Abrar Ahmed has picked up a wicket in his three overs, conceding 18 runs, and Saim Ayub has bowled two overs for 11 runs. India now require 69 runs from 42 balls with the run rate creeping toward 9.85.

On the second ball of the thirteenth over, Sanju Samson fell for 24 runs off 21 balls, including two fours and a six. Abrar Ahmed claimed the crucial wicket, catching Samson’s drive and giving Pakistan a breakthrough in the chase. India now need to rebuild as the required run rate continues to climb.

At the end of 12 overs, India are 76/3, chasing 140. Sanju Samson has 24 runs from 20 balls, including two fours and a six, while Tilak Varma leads with 34 from 31 deliveries, featuring two fours and two sixes. Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed have each bowled two overs, conceding 11 and 16 runs respectively. India’s current run rate is 6.33, with 71 runs needed from 48 balls.

On the fifth ball of the twelfth over, Sanju Samson went big, smashing a towering six off Saim Ayub. The shot injects momentum into India’s innings and brings the required run rate back into manageable territory as the chase for 140 continues.

At the end of 11 overs, India are 69/3 chasing 140. Tilak Varma leads the charge with 33 runs from 30 balls, including two fours and two sixes, while Sanju Samson has added 18 from 15 deliveries with two boundaries. Abrar Ahmed and Saim Ayub have bowled two and one over(s), conceding 16 and 4 runs respectively. India’s current run rate is 6.27, with 78 runs needed from 54 balls to stay on track.