Ranking Team India’s Top 5 performers in Asia Cup 2025 ft. Tilak Varma
Team India emerged victorious over Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling encounter at the Asia Cup 2025 final, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28. With this win, India secured their third victory over Pakistan in this T20 tournament and clinched the Asia Cup title for the ninth time, further cementing their status as the most successful team in the competition’s history, which is predominantly played in the ODI format.
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**Match Summary**
India won the toss and elected to field first. Pakistan’s innings got off to a flying start, thanks to openers Sahibzada Farhan (57 off 38) and Fakhar Zaman (46 off 35), who put together a solid opening partnership of 84 runs in 9.4 overs. At one point, Pakistan looked well placed at 111 for 3. However, a sudden collapse saw them lose 9 wickets for just 33 runs, ending their innings at 146 all out.
In response, India faced early challenges, losing three wickets for 20 runs. Yet, the Men in Blue showed resilience and mounted a strong comeback, ultimately chasing down the target in the last over to claim the coveted trophy.
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**Top Five Indian Performers of Asia Cup 2025**
Here’s a look at the top five standout performers for India during their triumphant campaign in the UAE:
### #5 Shivam Dube
There was a tough contest for the No. 5 spot between Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube. While Bumrah played his usual key role with seven wickets at an average of 19.28 and economy of 7.43, Dube’s all-round contributions earned him the edge. The medium pacer started strong with figures of 3-4 against UAE and delivered a crucial spell against Pakistan in the Super 4, dismissing Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan. With Hardik Pandya ruled out of the final, Dube took the new ball and bowled economically. He also contributed an important 33 off 22 balls in a tense chase.
### #4 Varun Chakravarthy
Spinning wizard Varun Chakravarthy continued his impressive run on the international stage. Although he did not accumulate a large wicket tally, his key breakthroughs came at vital moments. In the final against Pakistan, Chakravarthy dismissed the well-set openers, turning the tide in India’s favor. Across six matches, he claimed seven wickets at an average of 20.42 and an economy rate of 6.50. He also contributed scalps against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
### #3 Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma was the hero with the bat in the final. After India slipped to 20 for 3 chasing 147, Varma held the innings together with a mature and composed knock. The young batter remained unbeaten on 69* off 53 balls, expertly absorbing pressure in a high-stakes India-Pakistan clash. Crucial partnerships with Sanju Samson (24) and Shivam Dube (33) guided India home. Varma was consistent throughout the tournament, scoring 213 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 131.48, truly making him India’s Mr. Consistent with the bat.
### #2 Abhishek Sharma
Opener Abhishek Sharma enjoyed a sensational Asia Cup campaign, giving India explosive starts and putting opposition bowlers under early pressure. Known for his fearless batting style, Sharma hit three rapid 30-plus scores in the group stage and went on to smash three half-centuries across the Super 4 round. Though dismissed cheaply in the final, his overall performance earned him the Player of the Tournament award, finishing with 314 runs at a blistering strike rate of 200.
### #1 Kuldeep Yadav
The No. 1 spot goes to left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav for his game-changing spells throughout the tournament. Despite being expensive in his initial overs of the final, Kuldeep bounced back spectacularly to take three wickets in his last over, ending with figures of 4-30. The 30-year-old dazzled throughout the Asia Cup, opening with 4-7 against UAE and following up with a 3-18 haul against Pakistan, winning the Player of the Match honors in both games. He also claimed three wickets against Bangladesh in the Super 4 round. Kuldeep finished the tournament with 17 wickets at an astounding average of 9.29 and an economy rate of 6.27.
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Team India’s collective brilliance and individual star performances once again proved decisive in their quest for Asia Cup glory. With dominant displays in all departments, they have set the stage for continued success in the years to come.
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