New Delhi: Head coach Gautam Gambhir summed up India’s spirited Asia Cup 2025 triumph with a powerful message on Instagram: “In the end, INTENT always wins!”
India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a tense final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday to secure their ninth Asia Cup title. Chasing a target of 147, India were in deep trouble early at 20/3 within the first four overs.
Tilak Varma emerged as the hero, anchoring the innings with a composed half-century and reviving India’s chase. Crucial knocks from Sanju Samson (24 off 21) and Shivam Dube (33 off 22) helped India reach the target in the final over, ensuring they remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Congratulatory messages poured in after the win. ICC chairman Jay Shah hailed India’s consistency and character, writing on X, “Congratulations to #TeamIndia on lifting the Asia Cup 2025! A proud moment for Indian cricket… Kudos to the players and support staff for a stellar campaign.”
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla praised India’s clean sweep over Pakistan, highlighting Tilak Varma and Kuldeep Yadav’s match-winning performances. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly also lauded the team, saying, “Well done India on a great nite… These young boys are brilliant.”
With this victory, Suryakumar Yadav’s side continued their dominant run in T20Is, reaffirming their status as the continent’s best.
