NEW DELHI: The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday had drama written all over it, and it continued right from the second over of India’s chase. Chasing a modest target of 147 after bowling out Pakistan for 146, India lost their in-form star opener Abhishek Sharma early, and the manner of his dismissal set the tone for the high-voltage contest.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Abhishek, in aggressive mode as always, was caught at mid-on by Haris Rauf off Faheem Ashraf’s very first delivery. The ultra-competitive Ashraf erupted with a wild fist pump and celebratory leap in front of the departing batter, drawing attention from fans and cameras alike. The mishit dismissal, after scoring just 5 runs off 6 balls, was a massive blow for India.
Team India was playing with their own flare in Dubai. Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered a scorching yorker that bowled Haris Rauf in the Pakistan innings, sending the Dubai crowd into raptures. But the real viral moment came with Bumrah’s cheeky “jet” celebration, mimicking Rauf’s earlier antics. With a wide grin and theatrical flair, Bumrah’s playful retaliation captured the spirit of one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries.
The early loss of Abhishek Sharma added tension to India’s chase, but Bumrah’s brilliance reminded everyone why India’s bowling attack is among the world’s best. With aggression, skill, and theatrics combining, the Asia Cup 2025 final is delivering on all fronts, promising a pulsating battle for the title.
