In a breathtaking Asia Cup 2025 final, Pakistan edged past India in a nail-biting super over to lift the trophy in dramatic fashion.
Batting first, India posted a commanding 156/2 in 10 overs, powered by a scintillating knock from Rohit Sharma (87 off 32 balls), who smashed boundaries at will, and Abhishek Sharma (51 off 22 balls), who kept the momentum soaring. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain the carnage, but Shaheen Shah Afridi and Aamer Jamal managed to keep India from crossing 160.
Chasing 157, Pakistan showed great intent as Mohammad Rizwan (32 off 10) and Salman Ali Agha (25 off 7) kept them in the hunt. However, India’s spinners—led by Axar Patel (3/28) and Ashwin (3/23)—applied the brakes. The match reached a thrilling climax as Pakistan needed 8 runs off the final over bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. With 2 runs required off the last ball, Pakistan could only manage one, tying the game at 156-all and forcing a super over decider.
In the super over, Pakistan hammered 15 runs, with Babar Azam and Sam Ayub providing the late flourish. India, chasing 16, faltered under pressure as Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a dream over — conceding just 1 run and taking two wickets, dismissing Abhishek Sharma (0) and Hardik Pandya (LBW).
Pakistan sealed the victory and the Asia Cup title, while Rohit Sharma’s explosive innings earned him the Player of the Match. It was a contest that had everything — power-hitting, nerves of steel, and a finale worthy of the rivalry’s legacy.