IND vs PAK Live Score, Asia Cup 2025 Final: India’s spinners dominated as Kuldeep Yadav led a brilliant bowling performance to bowl out Pakistan for a modest 146 in 19.1 overs during a gripping Asia Cup final on Sunday. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel supported Kuldeep with clever variations and tight lines, strangling Pakistan’s middle order.
India faced early challenges in Hardik Pandya’s absence. The aggressive opening stand between Sahibzada Farhan (57 off 38) and Fakhar Zaman (46 off 35) added 84 runs in under 10 overs.
However, Kuldeep (4/30), Axar (2/26), and Chakravarthy (2/30) seized control in the final 10 overs. Their spells turned the match decisively in India’s favour.
After Pakistan reached 113/1, Saim Ayub’s dismissal to Kuldeep triggered a collapse. India claimed nine wickets for just 33 runs, leaving Pakistan reeling. Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) also contributed, bowling a perfect yorker to dismiss Haris Rauf and celebrating with a nod to Rauf’s previous send-off.
The spinners’ strategy proved key. Kuldeep, Axar, and Chakravarthy varied their pace and bowled just outside the batters’ hitting arc. This forced the middle order, including Salman Ali Agha and Hussain Talat, into risky shots that didn’t come off.
Pakistan had made a strong start in the Powerplay, capitalising on Hardik’s absence. Farhan attacked Bumrah and hammered sixes off Chakravarthy, Kuldeep, and Axar, while Fakhar also lofted Kuldeep for a six. Farhan scored his half-century off 35 balls, but players subdued their celebrations as wickets began to fall.
After the drinks break, Chakravarthy bowled a deceptive half-tracker, which Tilak Varma pouched at deep mid-wicket, sparking the collapse. Saim Ayub and Fakhar had steadied Pakistan until 113, but India’s spin trio tightened the screws and dismantled the batting line-up.
India’s spinners showcased their ability to dominate in high-pressure finals. Their performance proved decisive in securing control over Pakistan’s innings.
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