India beat Pakistan by five wickets to win their ninth Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, UAE, with Tilak Varma taking them with an unbeaten innings that proved decisive in the tournament’s dramatic conclusion. The victory extended India’s perfect record against Pakistan in this tournament, having defeated them in all three encounters, including group stage and Super Four matches on September 14 and September 21, respectively. India won the toss and elected to field first, with Pakistan openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman providing a solid foundation with an 84-run partnership in 9 overs before being separated. However, Pakistan’s innings faltered thereafter, eventually being bowled out for 146 runs in the last over, setting India a modest target

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