Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir’s fiery reaction went viral after Tilak Varma struck the decisive six in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Sitting in the dressing room alongside the coaching staff, Gambhir celebrated exuberantly, beating the bench as India edged closer to victory.
With 10 runs needed off the final over, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha had to turn to Haris Rauf, who was already having a tough time with the ball. After conceding two runs off the first delivery, the left-handed Tilak Varma played a masterful pick-up shot to the leg side, sending the ball soaring 80 meters over the fence for a six. The cameras immediately cut to an emotional Gambhir, capturing the raw excitement of the moment.
Tilak remained unbeaten on 69 runs, while Rinku Singh struck the winning runs to seal the match. India had initially stumbled to 20/3, losing key wickets early as Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav were dismissed cheaply in the chase of 147 runs. The Hyderabad-born batter showcased his prowess by hitting three fours and four sixes in a gritty 53-ball innings.
### Kuldeep Yadav Leads India’s Bowling Charge
Earlier in the match, Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball, taking four crucial wickets as India triggered a spectacular collapse of the Pakistan batting lineup. After winning the toss, India captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to bowl first.
Pakistan got off to a strong start with Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman putting together a brisk 84-run opening partnership. Farhan eventually departed for 57 runs off 38 balls. However, from 113/1 in the 13th over, Pakistan lost nine wickets for just 33 runs. Apart from Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub—who all scored in double digits—Pakistan’s innings fell apart, losing control in the death overs.
Kuldeep was the pick of the bowlers with impressive figures of 4 overs, 30 runs, and 4 wickets. Support came from Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah, who each took two wickets apiece, dismantling the Pakistani batting lineup with precision.
India’s thrilling victory over their arch-rivals in the Asia Cup final was a testament to their resilience and fighting spirit, with key contributions from both batters and bowlers earning them the title.
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