TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Amidst all the drama off the pitch, cricket finally had the last laugh on the last day of the Asia Cup as the final between India and Pakistan went down to the wire. There is a saying that an India versus Pakistan match is not for the faint-hearted, and Sunday's contest proved that belief. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Riding on the crafty bowling of Kuldeep Yadav (4/30) and a gritty unbeaten knock by Tilak Varma (69 off 53), India beat Pakistan by five wickets to win the 2025 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium. India started as favourites, while Pakistan were cornered as underdogs. But Pakistan put on a spirited performance and, at multiple stages, had the match in their grasp. As it happened: India
Asia Cup: Gritty Tilak Varma and crafty Kuldeep Yadav help India beat Pakistan in thriller, win ninth continental title

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