Individuals commemorate India’s success over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 last, on Monday.(Photo: ANI)
New Delhi: Pehle humne Sindoor lagaya tha aur ab Tilak lagaya hai (First came the sindoor, now comes the Tilak),”yelled a joyous fan in New Delhi as India clinched its thrilling Asia Cup 2025 success over arch-rival Pakistan. Streets throughout the nationwide capital, Nagpur, Mohali and other cities emerged in cheer after the nation protected the last by 5 wickets in Dubai on Sunday.
“Sindoor “(vermilion)describes Operation Sindoor(India’s military offensive versus Pakistan following the Pahalgam horror attack), while “Tilak” (spiritual mark on the forehead) commemorates Tilak Varma’s game-changing innings that protected India’s Asia Cup triumph.
The skillful 69 (not out) from Varma, supported by important collaborations with Sanju Samson (24 in 21 balls) and Shivam Dube (33 in 22 balls), anchored India’s chase of 147 runs and protected the country’s 2nd T20I Asia Cup title and ninth general, consisting of the ODI editions.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the group on X (previously Twitter), playfully calling the win, “#OperationSindoor on the video games field. Result is the exact same– India wins! Congrats to our cricketers.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on late Sunday hailed India’s accomplishment versus Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and stressed that “Bharat is destined to win no matter which field””A remarkable success. The strong energy of our kids exploded the competitors once again. Bharat is predestined to win no matter which field,” he published on X.
An incredible triumph. The strong energy of our young boys exploded the competitors once again.
Bharat is predestined to win no matter which field.– Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 28, 2025
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar likewise praised Team India. “Congrats to Team India on winning the Asia Cup. New India delivers,” he composed on the micro blogging website.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on late Sunday night praised Team India and specified that India’s “historic” success throughout this Navratri of Maa Durga is a jubilant event for the 144 crore individuals of India.
Talking to the press reporters, Delhi CM stated, “From the bottom of my heart, my congratulations to the entire Indian cricket team for winning the Asia Cup. India’s historic victory during this Navratri of Maa Durga is a joyous occasion for the 144 crore people of India.”
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha admired Team India for raising the prize. “Well done, Team India! Congratulations for lifting the Asia Cup 2025. Your exemplary teamwork, determination, consistent performance and the winning spirit have made the entire nation proud,” stated Office of LG J&K in a post on X.
< p dir ="ltr" lang ="en"> Well done, Team India!
Congratulations for raising the Asia Cup 2025. Your excellent team effort, decision, constant efficiency, and the winning spirit have actually made the whole country proud.– Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) September 28, 2025
Match Highlights
India chose to field initially after winning the toss. Pakistan’s Sahidzada Farhan (57 in 38 balls) and Fakhar Zaman (46 in 35 balls) placed on 84 runs, providing Pakistan a strong start.
India’s spinners, Kuldeep Yadav (4/30) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/30), turned the match on its head, setting off a remarkable collapse. Pakistan fell from 113/1 in 12.4 overs to 146 all out in 19.1 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) selecting the last 2 wickets.
India started its chase inadequately, losing 3 early wickets to Faheem Ashraf (3/29) and having a hard time at 20/3. Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson reconstructed the innings with a 57-run collaboration.
Shivam Dube’s aggressive striking later on strengthened India’s control, while Rinku Singh, playing his very first Asia Cup match, struck the winning operate on his very first shipment.
Chase Drama
India’s early collapses saw Abhishek Sharma dismissed for 5, Suryakumar Yadav out for one and Shubman Gill for 12. Tilak and Samson sped up the scoring, passing 50 in 8 overs. Samson succumbed to 24, however Tilak stayed unbeaten, directing India with prompt borders and a 6.
Shivam Dube let loose a flurry of shots in the last overs. India required 17 runs from 12 balls, which Tilak and Rinku carried out completely, completing at 150/5 in 19.4 overs.
Bowling Excellence
Kuldeep Yadav’s spin magic set off Pakistan’s collapse. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel declared crucial wickets, while Bumrah’s yorker eliminated Haris Rauf, commemorated with his signature “Airplane crash” gesture.
Last Scores
Pakistan: 146/10 in 19.1 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 57, Fakhar Zaman 46; Kuldeep Yadav 4/30)
India: 150/5 in 19.4 overs (Tilak Varma 69 *, Shivam Dube 33; Faheem Ashraf 3/29)
India kept a best record versus Pakistan in this Asia Cup edition, having actually won the group phase and Super Four matches. Fans across the country continue to commemorate, with Tilak Varma becoming the hero of the day.
