India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets to lift the Asia Cup 2025 trophy for the ninth time in the history of the tournament. In a nail-biting showdown that kept cricket fans on the edge of their seats, Tilak Varma powered the team by anchoring the innings.

Chasing a modest 147, the Men in Blue overcame an early collapse to seal victory with 2 balls to spare, thanks to a match-winning unbeaten 69 from Tilak Varma. The win marks India’s unbeaten run and extends their dominance over rivals Pakistan, having triumphed in all three encounters this edition.

Fans failed to keep calm after winning the tournament and hit the streets to mark the celebration.

India extends lead of Asia Cup wins

India won the Asia Cup title for the ninth time. They lead the list of teams winning most number of Asia Cup trophies.

India won the titles in the following years:

1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2023

Notably, Sri Lanka have won 6 trophies and Pakistan have clinched wins two times.

1986: Sri Lanka (Colombo)

1990–91: India (Kolkata)

1997: Sri Lanka (Colombo)

2004: Sri Lanka (Colombo)

2008: Sri Lanka (Karachi)