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India's spin trio completely dominated Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer with a brilliant 4-wicket haul that triggered a dramatic collapse. Pakistan lost their last 8 wickets for just 33 runs after being comfortably placed at 113/2. The Indian bowlers, particularly the spinners, showcased their class to restrict Pakistan to a modest 146 runs.

Key Points: Kuldeep Yadav Spin Magic Restricts Pakistan to 146 Asia Cup Final

  • Pakistan collapsed dramatically from 113/2 to 146 all out losing 8 wickets for 33 runs
  • Kuldeep Yadav's magical 4/30 spell included three wickets in one over
  • Sahibzada Farhan's 57 and Fakhar Zaman's 46 provided Pakistan's only resistance
  • Indian spinners combined to take 8 wickets with Chakaravarthy and Axar supporting Kuldeep
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Kuldeep's spin magic: India restricts Pakistan to 146 in Asia Cup final

Kuldeep Yadav's 4/30 spell triggers Pakistan collapse from 113/2 to 146 all out as Indian spinners dominate Asia Cup final in Dubai

"Indian Spinners, including Chakaravarthy, Patel, and Yadav, have spun a web around Pakistan - Match Report"

Dubai, September 28

India's star Kuldeep Yadav's spin magic restricts Pakistan to 146 in the final of the ongoing T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

India made a superb comeback with the ball in the second half of the match. After being 113-2 in 12 overs, Pakistan were bowled out for just 33 runs.

India were without star all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the Asia Cup 2025 final. Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha once again avoided the handshake at the toss. Yadav also did not attend the trophy photoshoot with the Pakistan captain before the toss.

After winning the toss, India opted to bowl. Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman opened the innings. Shivam Dube took the new ball and conceded only a four in the first over.

Farhan swings and misses mostly in Bumrah's first over. Four singles and a four in the third over of the innings off Dube. Pakistan reached 19 from the first three overs.

Bumrah was taken for a four and a sixer by Farhan in the fourth over. Varun Chakaravarthy concedes only five runs in his first over. Axar Patel bowled the last over of the power play and gave away eight runs. Pakistan steadily reached 45 after the conclusion of the power-play.

Pakistan brought up their fifty in the 7th over as Kuldeep Yadav went for 11 in his first over. Farhan continued to chip away at the boundaries. Farhan brought back-to-back fifties against India. This came in 35 balls.

Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy gave India the first breakthrough as Sahibzada Farhan departed after slamming a half-century. Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are at the crease. Pakistan reached 107/1 in 12 overs against India in the final.

Yadav, in the following over, got Saim Ayub for 14. The fall of a wicket continued for Pakistan as Mohammad Haris was removed for a duck from Axar Patel in the 14th over.

Chakaravarthy, after being dismissed for a six from Fakhar, removed him on the very next ball for 46 in the 15th over. Axar, in his last over, got the second wicket in the fixture, removing Hussain Talat for just one.

Salman Agha's run drought continued as Yadav removed him for eight runs off seven balls. Yadav, in the same over, removed Shaheen Afridi and Faheem Ashraf for a duck, finishing his spell on 4/30.

Indian Spinners, including Chakaravarthy, Patel, and Yadav, have spun a web around Pakistan.

Bumrah bashed Haris Rauf's off-stump with a yorker to remove him for six, and he does Haris's dipping flight gesture with a smile.

Brief Scores: Pakistan: 146/10 in 19.1 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 57, Fakhar Zaman 46, Kuldeep Yadav 4/30).

- ANI

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Priya S
Kuldeep's 4/30 turned the game completely! But I'm a bit disappointed with the handshake avoidance before the match. Sportsmanship should come first, even in high-pressure India-Pakistan games.
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Rohit P
Bumrah's celebration after taking Rauf's wicket was pure gold! 😂 That yorker was unplayable. Our bowling unit is looking world-class ahead of the World Cup.
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Sarah B
Amazing comeback by Indian bowlers! The way they restricted Pakistan from 107/1 to 146 all out shows incredible mental strength. Kuldeep Yadav for Man of the Match! 🏆
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Vikram M
Our spin trio - Kuldeep, Axar, and Varun - completely dominated the middle overs. This is exactly what we needed before the big tournaments. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Impressive bowling display, but let's not get carried away. We still have to chase this total, and without Hardik Pandya, our middle order looks a bit thin. Fingers crossed for our batters!

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