India created history in Dubai by defeating Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final to win the title for the ninth time. This was the first-ever India vs Pakistan final in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup, making the clash even more special. The Men in Blue dominated throughout the tournament, beating Pakistan three times — in the group stage, the Super 4, and the final. With this win, India also ended an 18-year wait to beat Pakistan in a multi-nation tournament final, their last such triumph coming in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
The Asia Cup 2025 was full of records, with as many as 15 major milestones being set. India’s clean sweep against Pakistan was one of the highlights, as they became the first champion team in a multi-nation event to defeat the same side thrice in a single edition. India also extended their winning streak against Pakistan to eight consecutive matches, with their last loss dating back to the 2022 Asia Cup.
The tournament also witnessed the highest aggregate in a T20 Asia Cup match, when India and Sri Lanka both scored 202 runs in the Super-4 stage, producing a combined total of 404 runs. In that same clash, India became the first team in world cricket to win six consecutive Super Overs, adding another feather to their cap.
India’s batting unit also achieved a record chase against Pakistan, successfully overhauling a target of 172 runs in just 18.5 overs. At the other end of the spectrum, the UAE registered the lowest T20I total against India, getting bowled out for just 57 runs. India’s reply in that match was ruthless as they chased down the target in 5.3 overs with 93 balls remaining — their biggest T20I win in terms of balls left.
- First Time, a Champion Defeated other Team Thrice in Row
India also completed a clean sweep of Pakistan in the Asia Cup. The team won by 7 wickets in the group stage, 6 wickets in the Super 4, and 5 wickets in the final. This marked the first time in a multi-nation tournament that a champion defeated the other team three times in a row. Previously, in the 1983 World Cup, champion India defeated the West Indies, and in the 2004 Asia Cup, champion Sri Lanka defeated India twice in three matches.
2. Most runs scored in a single T20 Asia Cup match
The final match of the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup was extremely exciting. India, batting first, scored 202 runs. In response, Sri Lanka also scored 202 runs, forcing a tie. The two teams combined for 404 runs. This remains the record for the highest total in a T20 Asia Cup match. Previously, 367 runs were scored in a match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in 2022.
3. India’s highest run chase against Pakistan
India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the Super-4 match of the Asia Cup. The team achieved the target of 172 runs in 18.5 overs. This was Team India’s highest T20 chase against Pakistan. Previously, the team had chased down 160 runs in the 2022 World Cup.
4. Lowest T20I Total Against India
In the first match of the Asia Cup against India, the UAE were bowled out for just 57 runs. This was the lowest total by any team against India in T20Is. Previously, New Zealand were bowled out for 66 in 2023. The UAE also recorded their lowest T20I total, having only managed 62 against Scotland in 2024.
5. India is the first team to win six consecutive Super Overs.
The Super-4 match between India and Sri Lanka was tied, which Team India won in a Super Over. Team India is the first team in the world to win seven consecutive T20 Internationals. During this period, India won the last six matches in Super Overs. This was the second consecutive T20 tie between India and Sri Lanka. Earlier in 2020, India and New Zealand also had two consecutive T20 ties, with India winning each time.
6. India’s Biggest Win with Balls Remaining
India achieved the target against the UAE in 5.3 overs, losing only one wicket. India’s batting total remained with 93 balls remaining, making it India’s biggest win with balls remaining. Previously, in the 2021 World Cup, India had won against Scotland 81 balls earlier.
7. Team India with the Most Wins in the Asia Cup
Before the start of the tournament, Sri Lanka held the record for most wins in the Asia Cup. India surpassed Sri Lanka and recorded the most wins in the tournament with 49. Including Super Over victories, India has won 50 matches. Sri Lanka has won 47 matches in the Asia Cup.
8. India defeated Pakistan in the final after 18 years
The Asia Cup has been played since 1984, but this is the first time in the tournament’s history that India and Pakistan have faced each other in the final. India had previously played 10 finals, facing Sri Lanka eight times and Bangladesh twice. Pakistan had faced Sri Lanka four times and Bangladesh once.
Team India also defeated Pakistan in a multi-nation tournament final after 18 years. The team’s last victory came in the 2007 T20 World Cup, where India won by 5 runs. Subsequently, Pakistan defeated India in the finals of the 2008 Tri-Series and the 2017 Champions Trophy to win the trophy. Overall, there have been 13 finals, with Pakistan winning eight and India winning five.
- Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka’s Highest Individual Scorer
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka scored 107 runs in the final Super-4 match against India. This was Sri Lanka’s highest score in a T20 International. Nissanka broke the record held by Tillakaratne Dilshan, who scored 104 against Australia in 2011.
10. Kuldeep Yadav Becomes Highest Wicket-Taker
On the individual front, Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the biggest star with the ball. The left-arm spinner took 17 wickets in seven matches, making him the highest wicket-taker in a single Asia Cup edition, equaling Ajantha Mendis’ 2008 record. Kuldeep also went past Lasith Malinga’s tally of 33 wickets to become the leading wicket-taker in Asia Cup history with 36 scalps.
11. Abhishek Sharma is Top Scorer
With the bat, Abhishek Sharma announced himself on the big stage. The young opener became the top run-scorer in a T20 Asia Cup edition, amassing 314 runs at a strike rate of 200. He also became the batsman to smash 50 sixes in the fewest number of balls in T20 cricket, underlining his power-hitting ability.
Overall, Asia Cup 2025 was not just about India lifting their ninth trophy, but also about rewriting history. From India’s dominance over Pakistan, to Kuldeep’s spin magic, and Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting, the tournament left behind unforgettable memories. Above all, the final showcased why an India vs Pakistan showdown remains cricket’s most electrifying contest — and this time, it was India who walked away with glory.